[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We just want to make a real difference. By finding simple ways to deal with waste, we can keep our village clean and maybe even inspire other communities to do the same. — Desi, member of the zero-waste education team in Kampung SIBA A passion for change Kampung SIBA, an urban village in Indonesia, demonstrates that a community-driven approach can lead to remarkable environmental change. Through their steadfast dedication, this model zero-waste community reached a significant milestone in 2023—diverting 85% of its waste from landfills. The journey

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] "Once afraid to speak, now we raise our voices. Once ignored, now we demand change. With training and persistence, we claim our place and our rights." Lilik, women leaer of SEKOPER:   In the village of Kesamben Kulon, a group of women is rewriting the rules. SEKOPER, a local women's empowerment initiative, is helping women find their voices, advocate for their rights, and lead change in their communities. Through Musrenbang Perempuan meetings, they have created a space where women can speak up, share concerns, and push

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “Losing riverbanks as a food source also means losing knowledge of local plants, traditional foods, and how to cook healthily for our children.” - Gotri, member of Wadulink Meeting the Women of Wadulink Makara meets with Nur Hamidah, Sri, and Gotri from Women Care for the Environment (Wadulink), a group of teachers, PKK members, Posyandu health volunteers, village officials, and housewives. Sitting on Nur Hamidah’s veranda in Sumengko Village, East Java, overlooking rice fields and the Jawa Pos Group’s paper factory, they share their story. “We monitor