THE SAMDHANA INSTITUTE ANNUAL REPORT 2018

The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 | 1 Where We are

MEKONG PHILIPPINES 13 COMMUNITIES 20 GRANTS 24 COMMUNITIES 33 GRANTS

INDONESIA

164 COMMUNITIES 64 GRANTS

In 2018, we worked with117 Partners, supporting 201 Communities across Southeast Asia

Samdhana Support 2018

2 | The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 Table of Contents

4 Message from Executive Director 6 Becoming a Learning Organization 8 Fellow Affinity Meeting 10 Securing Rights 11 Jayapura, Indonesia: Accelerating IP Recognition and Development 12 Ketumenggungan Tae People Receive Customary Forest Recognition 13 Sup Fyor Awur Indigenous Territory Mapped, Recognition to Follow 14 Tambrauw Conservation Regency on the Road to Green Investment 15 Panliteb: a Higaonon Conflict Resolution 16 Sharing Experience and Knowledge 18 Emergency Response 19 Local Partners as Emergency Responders 20 Shared Vision in Asset Management 21 Tagbanwa Women Tell Their Stories of Survival Through Food 22 Local Communities, Managers of New Tourist Destinations 23 Cajuput of Rimba Jaya Sustains Family Economy 24 Rattan Products from Kapuas Hulu Forest Out in the Market 25 Melayang Protecting their Tengkawang Green Butter 26 Project Update 27 STR3AMS Coalition Looks Forward to Network Sustainability 28 Perspectives on Gender Equity and Social Inclusion in Lifescapes 29 Nurturing the Women of Mollo as the Nature Guardians 30 “Sayawalis” - Cultivating the Seeds of Respect 31 Tambrauw: Long-term Investments for Sustainability 32 Learning and Media Network 33 DGM Indonesia Subprojects for Implementation 34 Financial 35 Samdhana Team 2018

Photo front cover by Eka Tresnawan Photo back cover by Sandika Ariansyah

The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 | 3 Message from Executive Director

Dear friends and colleagues,

2018 was another exciting year for us, with many inspirations from our partners that give us the energy and hope to keep moving towards our vision and mission. Allow me to quickly share some of these achievements.

In Indonesia, the partnership between KPH1 At landscape level3 , we have been able scheme were reported. Much remain to Biak, and CSOs (Mnukwar and Rumsram) to encourage the piloting of ecosystems be done. Our partners in Sigi, Sulawesi has been an exemplary model of how well services’ payment in the Cagayan de Oro (Indonesia) continue to support the work community, government and CSOs can River Basin (Philippines) through the to secure land rights inside Lore Lindu work together. They managed to sustain SHIELD4 project. In other case, the local National Park while dealing with the an ecotourism programme in Sepse village government of Tambrauw in Indonesia’s aftermath of the September tsunami. to discourage arbitrary forest clearance. In West Papua province has passed two Samdhana has also provided supports for parallel, KPH Biak has launched eucalyptus regulations acknowledging indigenous early responses through our CSO partners oil as a sustainable forest product there. peoples and their territories, and the need in Laos, the Philippines and Indonesia, Meanwhile in Northern Mindanao, to conserve the forests which still cover following several natural disasters in the Philippines, Samdhana has supported about 90% of the 1.2-million-hectare region in 2018. sessions to reflect on indigenous self- district. These regulations are milestones rule in the Higaonon community in the towards a sustainable district development Along with all aforementioned three ancestral domains2 . In short, the model. The birdwatching ecotourism runs achievements, in this annual report you will reflections have reinforced moves to re- by the Miyah tribe in Ayapokiar village also read stories from Samdhana Fellows assert the gender balance in community is an example of how these regulations on lesson-learning processes and about a decision making. applied.5 successful dance campaign “Sayaw Walis” launched in November 2018 in Cagayan Samdhana supported several important In October at the Global Land Forum, de Oro City, Philippines. There are also traditional celebrations by indigenous the Indonesian government restated updates on several of our fellows. Dr. Hilly peoples in 2018, such as Tagbanwa Food its commitment to agrarian reform and Roa Quiaoit, for instance, was awarded The Festival during the Town Fiesta of Coron, indigenous people land tenure. 4,786 Outstanding Filipino for Environmental in Palawan in the Philippines, and annual social forestry licenses covering 1.9 million Conservation in December 2018. While festival of local culture and traditions by hectares granted, and 5 million hectares another fellow, Antonio (Tony) B Quizon5 POKJA OAT in Nusa Tenggara Timor. of land titled under the agrarian reform was recognized for his outstanding

1 In Indonesia, a KPH (Kesatuan Pengelolaan Hutan) is a unit of the Forestry Ministry in charge of managing a specific area of forest land. 2 In the words of Datu Tony, one of the group’s leaders: “Ito lang ang proyekto na pinahalagahan ang aming katutubong pamamahala bilang simula sa pag-implementa ng programa, at ito ang katuparan ng aking pangalawangbuhay” (This is the only project that has sincerely considered following our traditional governance processes as a starting point for project implementation and this project is the realization of my life). 3 This seems more relevant scale to manage natural resource, such as watershed area, instead of governmental boundaries, such as districts or townships, or private sector permits or licences. 4 Sustainable and Healthy Integrated Ecosystem through Lobby and Advocacy. 5 There are two short films on these in Indonesian and local languages with English subtitles, at , at https://youtu.be/bK1FDDliG2k and https://youtube/Oy7hth057ic 6 Tony describes his work in an interview availed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTgmBUPWi-I&t=15s

4 | The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 commitment as a development worker, land activist, education mentor for lands rights in the Philippines and Asia at the Global Land Forum in October 2018. Another Samdhana Fellow in the Mekong, Melody Kemp, continues to produce creative materials to foster children’s appreciation and awareness of elephants. Her book “Surfing the Hills” was published in 2017. The video format will hopefully be produced as well to engage a wider young audience. We would like to share more on the initiatives of Fellows in future as we work to improve our communications.

To conclude, we look forward for the interesting twist and turns in what future might bring. Certainly, we will continue the journey alongside with our partners, CSOs, Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities and governments of the Philippines and Indonesia and Mekong into a better, more sustainable and equitable world in 2019.

Cristi Nozawa

The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 | 5 Becoming a Learning Organization As an organization we continue to reflect on our experiences as well as Partners. Learning and reflection help us to strengthen and transform our work, to harness emerging opportunities and be responsive to the many challenges.

6 | The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 Samdhana partners in Indonesia. Photo by Anggit/Samdhana

Every interaction between Samdhana and Partners provides an opportunity for learning. Annual Partners’ Meetings are such opportunities.

The Partners Meeting in Bandung on village members, and lack of technical to give us the immediate support we September 20 – 21, 2018, were attended skills and equipment. To respond to this needed”. Many Partners in the Philippines by community and CSO members from situation, Villagers banked on working are experiencing threat or under attack Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Nusa Tenggara, together to complete their community because of their demand for their ancestral Sulawesi, and Papua. Partners shared their projects. One story that stood out was the domains’ rights. The challenge is how to insights on land tenure policy work, and active participation of the women in Ban make use of the small funding to create reflected on what have been effective for Phonxay for the repair of their water supply a mechanism that will allow the human the different contexts of each community. system. They helped in hauling materials rights defenders to continue their work in While there are accomplishments to date, when it became difficult for the trucks to the face of such threats. such as obtaining customary recognition, get on site because of the muddy roads. the Village Forest in West Kalimantan Gaining confidence from their experience Trust-building between Indigenous for example, has so far only secured of successfully implementing their small Peoples communities and organizations about 20% of the 1.2 million hectares grant projects, Partners expressed that is still a basic and crucial element to have forest area. In Papua and West Papua, they wish to continue to have their own effective working relationships that go the Special Autonomy Law (Otsus Law) projects and activities to help their villages. beyond the project. Given the highly and Sectoral Law have to be harmonized The participants identified their need for sensitive situation of communities, the similar to the collaborative effort in skills and knowledge in crop diversification Philippine Partners identified collaboration Jayapura Regency, Papua, where a task and marketing local products, as well opportunities, namely paralegal capacity force to accelerate indigenous people as for strengthening key organizational development, census of Indigenous recognition (GTMA) was established and skills including financial management, Peoples’ population nationwide, and a roadmap was crafted. Today, GTMA is project management, monitoring and consolidation of various Indigenous conducting mapping in 6 (six) indigenous evaluation, and core skills such as good communities and groups to sustain territories out of 14 indigenous territories communication, collecting information efforts of Indigenous Peoples rights and in Papua Regency and empowering and analyzing problems. environmental defenders. On the aspect their customary institutions. Samdhana Fellow Dr. Satyawan Sunito concluded that, whichever policy is chosen by a community: whether social forestry or agrarian reform, it should promote sustainable management of natural resources and equitable development of people’s welfare. Samdhana Partners in Laos visiting the Thongmang Higaonon women exercise and enhance their leadership Organic Farm after the Partners’ Meeting. Photo by skills through games during the training. Photo by Mark Meanwhile, stories of village cooperation Samdhana Jaeno Duyan/Samdhana in Laos were common during the Laos Partners Meeting in October 2018. Timuay Labi of the Teduray Justice and of economic improvement, other Partners Villagers encountered similar difficulties Governance, during the Philippine Partners’ expressed the need for skills enhancement in implementing their grant projects, such meeting summarized that “The process and sharing among Indigenous women, as budget shortfalls, uncooperative local of accessing funds from international and lastly, Indigenous products trade fair. authorities, lack of support from some institutions is long. Samdhana was able

The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 | 7 Fellow Affinity Meeting

The idea of Affinity Groups emerged from a reflection session during an Annual Fellows Gathering in 2016. It rose from a common desire to have focused discussions among Fellows working in similar fields or interests and locations. The goal of an Affinity Gathering is to increase communication, share learning and explore potential collaboration among Fellows on thematic areas or topics that are central to Samdhana’s interests.

Fifteen Fellows joined the first Affinity collective claims of indigenous peoples Gathering held on September 22-23, 2018 which have already been mapped into in a quiet highland area called EcoCamp the government registration system by in Bandung, Indonesia. A welcoming coordinating with the Ministry of Agrarian tea ceremony and mindfulness exercises Affairs and Spatial Planning, and the started the day, followed by discussions Ministry of Environment and Forestry. and agreements on the topic, “Land and Another group of Fellows agreed to Tenure Rights in Indonesia”. substantially increase work on coastal and marine tenure challenges. From the discussions emerged two areas of work: (1) Opportunities offered by the The Fellows who joined the initial Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial discussion unanimously agreed that the Planning for indigenous communities Affinity Gathering proved valuable and to gain collective rights through the productive, and should be sustained. The Communal Rights (Hak Komunal) policy relaxed atmosphere during break time framework; and (2) Integration of also enabled the Fellows to reconnect with terrestrial and marine natural resource each other or make new acquaintances. management on small islands. A number . of fellows agreed to increase efforts to get

8 | The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 Fifteen (15) Fellows joined the first Affinity Gathering. Photo by Samdhana

The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 | 9 Securing Rights

The struggle for secure land rights has pre-occupied many Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities for years, even decades, and continues today. 2018 marked significant victories for recognition of customary territories and commendable partnerships with government agencies, civil society actors and local organizations. Self-governance and local conflict resolution are other expressions of asserting rights over traditional land and ancestral domain.

10 | The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 Jayapura Regent, Mathius Awoitauw. Photo by Anggit/Samdhana Jayapura, Indonesia: Accelerating IP Recognition and Development

“When we lose our lands and waters, there is no longer any point in talking about indigenous culture. We must not ever lose our lands and waters, because our indigenous culture is our self-esteem.”

Those strong words were spoken by need recognition of their existence and workplans of the Government Agencies Jayapura Regent, Mathius Awoitauw, resources, so they can be partners with (RKPD) of Jayapura Regency. To support during the launching of Jayapura the regional government, especially in the GTMA initiative, Samdhana supports Indigenous Peoples Task Force (GTMA) in education, economy and tourism.” Participatory Mapping Network (JKPP) Jayapura City on September 6, 2018. The and a number of individuals to work words embody the stance of the Regent The Jayapura regional government as technical assistants for the regency and the indigenous people of Jayapura has issued a regional regulation that government. Regency, that they possess adat (i.e., recognizes indigenous people’s existence, customary laws and culture), cultural and strengthens their identity. In order wealth, and abundant natural resources. to accelerate its implementation, an These are the natural and social assets Indigenous People Task Force (GTMA) was that underpin the economic strength of formed. The establishment of the task indigenous society. force was proposed in the “Road Map for the Acceleration of the Recognition, The economic and social development Protection, and Empowerment of plans of the Jayapura government are Indigenous Peoples in Jayapura Regency.” rooted in adat. Their vision and mission were interpreted in a program of “Adat Three pillars are expounded in a three- Membangun dari Kampung” (Adat is the year action plan (2018 – 2021), which foundation for village-based development) is intended to achieve the following: while the methodological approach and (1) Jayapura Regency government involvement of stakeholders in Jayapura cooperates with development partners for Regency are described in the “Guidelines acceleration of recognition, protection, and for Sub-district [ind: kecamatan/distrik] empowerment of indigenous people; (2) Development.” Jayapura Regency government recognizes indigenous territories and customary As explained by the Jayapura Regent, villages based on participatory mapping; “Indigenous people do not demand and (3) Jayapura Regency government much from the government; they only integrates indigenous villages into the

The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 | 11 Ketumenggungan Tae People Receive Customary Forest Recognition

Melkianus Midi (right) of the Tae Indigenous People, received a Decree on the Recognition of Customary Forests at the State Palace in Jakarta, September 20, 2018. Photo by Pancur Kasih

September 24, 2018 was an important day for Petrus Kenedi, a Temenggung (indigenous community chief) of Tae Village, Sanggau Regency, Indonesia.

On this National Farmer’s Day, he Local Government and PPK, which and with consideration to the needs was invited to the National Palace identified eight settlements inside of future generations. The Sanggau as a representative of his indigenous the village area. In 2015, the mapping Regency through Task Force for Agrarian community to receive the Decree of the culminated in a ceremony where Tae Reform and Social Forestry Acceleration Minister of Environment and Forestry Village was recognized as a Customary (GTRAPS) has demonstrated the sort on Customary Forest Recognition. This is Village by the Sanggau Regent. of government-community-NGO an important achievement after a long collaboration that could serve as an process that the Ketumenggungan Tae The Sanggau Local Government, its inspiration in handling land tenure People had undergone in collaboration technical agencies and various civil problems in other regions. Samdhana, with Dayakology Institute, Bela Benua society organizations responded in collaboration with government and Talino Institution, Perkumpulan Pancur positively to this recognition and formed civil society organizations, continues to Kasih (PPK), and AMAN West Kalimantan. the Task Force for Agrarian Reform and support this process. Social Forestry Acceleration (GTRAPS) of The objective of the Ketumenggungan Sanggau Regency. The Executive Office Tae People is to secure recognition of of the President assisted at the national their village and its land as a customary level. Finally the Minister of Environment village, enabling them to continue and Forestry issued Decree No. 5770/ sustainable management of the forests MENLHK-PSKL/ PKTHA-PSL-1/9/2018 which cover 86% of their lands and retain on Customary Forest Recognition for their local wisdom. Specifically, they are Ketemenggungan Tae of Sanggau committed to protect and manage Tiong Regency on September 7, 2018 covering Kandang Hill as a sustainable water the entire 2,189-hectare forest. reserve. The next task for the community is Part of the long process was the village maintaining and utilizing the forest in mapping in 2013, supported by Sanggau accordance with customary wisdom,

12 | The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 Signing of the Byak community agreement. Photo by Abner Sup Fyor Awur Indigenous Territory Mapped, Recognition to Follow

Byak indigenous people of Papua, Indonesia, view the forests, seas and natural resources that have sustained them for generations as part of their territory.

Their perspective is affirmed with the recent Mapping activities clarified boundaries of Indigenous Territory Registration Agency agrarian reform policy of the government, traditional communal rights over forest (BRWA) database. which restructures land tenure, ownership and land. They also conducted an inventory and utilization to be more just and to give of natural resources (timber and non- The next steps toward recognition of people more opportunities to govern their timber forest products); social and cultural the customary territory are to obtain territorial assets. mapping; and revitalizing the Sup Fyor a Regent’s Decree; strengthen the Awur customary council as the institution partnership with KPHL Biak Numfor on In 2008, the Papua Governor issued Special which would discuss and represent the sustainable forest management; and Regional Regulation (Peraturan Daerah people in agreements with other parties. to work with indigenous community Khusus/ Perdasus) No. 23 on Traditional members, including public figures and Communal Rights and Individual Rights Mapping of the Sup Fyor Awur indigenous members of land-holding clans, to plan of Indigenous People over land. The territory started in 2015 and was the management of the area. To this implementation of this policy was pursued completed in 2018, covering 19,730 end, the communal rights holders of the by the Rumsram Foundation and the hectares. The mapping process involved, villages of Sepse, Soon, Kajasbo, Sauri people of Sup Fyor Awur, with support at various levels, the Byak customary and Makmakerbo are being introduced to from Samdhana Institute. In a series council, Sup Masi people’s co-operative, the value of planning the development of of workshops and multi-stakeholder traditional communal rights holders, the their indigenous territory and its natural discussions, Rumsram facilitated the forest management agency (KPHL)7 of resources. participatory mapping and recognition of Biak Numfor and representatives of the the indigenous territory, with a pilot in the Government of Biak Numfor Regency. The territory of the Bar Wamurem clan. entire territory is now registered in the

7 KPH is a term which means an management area of forest in Indonesia based on the main function and use, which is an abreviation of Kesatuan Pengelolaan Hutan. There are three types of the KPH, which are for the conservation forest, i.e. Kesatuan Pengelolaan Hutan Konservasi (KPHK), for the protection forest, i.e. Kesatuan Pengelolaan Hutan Lindung (KPHL), and for the production forest, i.e. Kesatuan Pengelolaan Hutan Produksi (KPHP).

The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 | 13 Gabriel Asem, S.E., M.Si., Regent of Tambrauw. Photo by Anggit/Samdhana Tambrauw Conservation Regency on the Road to Green Investment

On its tenth anniversary, October 29, 2018, the Tambrauw Regency Government declared the Regency an indigenous people-based conservation regency in West Papua.

On this occasion, Tambrauw Regent The regional government has actively facilitated the on-going development of Gabriel Asem officially announced that two and seriously supported strengthening a Road Map for Green Investment for the regional regulations had been completed customary institutions and clarifying Tambrauw regional government. as the legal basis for the recognition, rights over indigenous territory through Now that Tambrauw has declared itself namely: Regulation No. 05 of 2018 customary courts. Over the last two years, a Conservation Regency, the Director recognizing Tambrauw as a Conservation local non-government organizations such General of Natural Resources and Regency, and Regulation No. 06 of 2018 as Aka Wuon and Marwas Nath have Ecosystems at the Ministry of Environment on the Recognition and Protection of mapped four clan areas covering 45,522 and Forests, Wiratno, has encouraged Traditional Communal Rights in Tambrauw hectares. Through their facilitation, these the preservation of its pristine forests Regency. The declaration marked a new areas have now been put forward to be and seas for sustainability and potential development direction for the regency and recognized by Government as Customary tourism development. He commended the an opportunity for indigenous people to Forest. communities for their willingness to work demonstrate how respect and protection together with the regional government for traditional communal rights over land Additionally, the regional government has to make Tambrauw an attractive tourist and other natural resources could lead promoted several priority green economy destination. to improved management aligned with investments, such as micro-hydro power sustainability principles. plants, local food-based agricultural industries, and ecotourism at Ayapokiar Regulation No. 06 recognizes five original (Miyah District). In the agricultural sector, tribes and one Biak community that a coconut processing industry producing manage land and natural resources virgin coconut oil and white copra is being in Tambrauw. The policy is aligned tested by Ye Iwa Cooperative at Hopmare with customary practices such as sasi, village. This effort was also supported by identification of pemali [taboo] places, the Urban Development Institute (URDI) and wuon customary education. and the Samdhana Institute, which

14 | The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 Higaonon leaders participate in the Panliteb ritual. Photo by Mark Jaeno Duyan/Samdhana Panliteb: a Higaonon Conflict Resolution Mechanism

At the core of the justice system of the Higaonon people is the simple principle of acting within an individual’s limits. Going beyond what an individual is entitled to could possibly affect another person, which is why each has to understand and follow his or her own boundaries.

The Higaonon communities of Mindanao, against and beyond what has been agreed to a) strengthen the indigenous political Philippines, have what they call gantangan on by the parties. structure, b) empower the indigenous or sukdanan. This is their instrument women and youth, c) support the for measurement. When an individual The panliteb was performed after the identification and delineation of forest or a group is accused of committing a communities concluded that their efforts and production/ livelihood zones within crime, their act is weighed against the towards consolidation were not able to the Higaonon ancestral domains, and d) ‘gantangan’ to see if indeed, he or she went progress because of the enmity among promote forest management, resource beyond what is just. themselves. This enmity had started with utilization and development which is conflicts between their elders who are no informed by indigenous knowledge This traditional justice system is one of longer with them. The term ‘liteb’ means systems and practices and enhanced with the many aspects of indigenous systems ‘to bury’ in Higaonon, and through the science-based methods. that the Indigenous Governance at the Panliteb, the community ‘buries’ the Forefront of Conservation (IGFC) project conflict after an agreement has been The project was conceived and is being aims to strengthen. negotiated. The ritual was performed implemented with the guidance of by several baylan (spiritual leaders). the Kagduma hu mga Higaonon Inc. In October 2018, under the IGFC Project, the Community leaders and elders were (KAGDUMA). The partner Higaonon Higaonon Community leaders of Cagayan also present to witness and help in the communities are the Unified Cagayan de de Oro City performed a Panliteb to resolve pangapog and pandalawit (prayers and Oro Ancestral Domain District 1 (formerly conflicts within their Ancestral Domain. request) to Magbabaya (God the father) UNIHITRICO), Dulangan Ancestral Domain, Panliteb is one of the highest rituals of the and Molin-olin (spirits). and the Bukidnon Indigenous Cultural Higaonon. It is a way to resolve historical Communities Ancestral Domain. conflicts that are burdening the new The Samdhana Institute has worked generation of community leaders. The with the Indigenous Peoples in Northern ritual is also carried out with a gantangan Mindanao for many years. The IGFC project as the reminder of the limits of the aims to enable Higaonon communities Higaonon communities and individuals to effectively govern and protect their – a reminder that after their conflict ancestral domains and the forests was resolved, they are not allowed to go within them. Its specific objectives are

The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 | 15 Sharing Experience and Knowledge

Samdhana participated in at least 4 (four) major events that brought together various stakeholders and community partners for dialogue and vibrant exchanges. First, is the Global Land Forum (GLF) 2018 in Bandung, Indonesia on September 24-26, 2018. Secondly, is the International Conference on Biodiversity, Creative Economy and Ecotourism (ICBE) in Manokwari on October 8 – 10, 2018. Third, is the National Environmental Dialogue on Landscape Governance, entitled “Geography of Governance: Landscape and Resource Management”, convened by the Forest Foundation Philippines on July 10-11, 2018 in Manila, Philippines. Last but now least, is The Global Climate Forum (CoP 24th UNFCCC, Katowice). These events resulted in shared aspirations and directions for collaboration that address global interests on land security, biodiversity conservation and landscape governance.

16 | The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 The opening ceremony of Global Land Forum 2018 in Bandung. Photo by Anggit/Samdhana

The Samdhana Institute co-sponsored the Global Land Forum (GLF), which was jointly organized by the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Office of the President and 12 civil society organizations, led by the Consortium for Agrarian Reform (KPA).

In our perspective, the Global Land Forum Next, Samdhana Institute sponsored a Knowledge” with the Non-Timber Forest 2018 provided an opportunity to monitor session on “Recognition and Protection Products Exchange Program (NTFP-EP). on the progress of 9.000.000 ha (nine of Traditional Communal Rights and The government at that time were to million hectares) for agrarian reform and their Contribution in Sustainable Natural adopt a federal model, and therefore all 12.7 million hectares for social forestry, Resources Governance” at the International participants were challenged to consider including the recognition of customary Conference on Biodiversity, Creative all ongoing issues and potential impacts forest. This target is a breakthrough within Economy and Ecotourism (ICBE). The in forest and natural resource governance the National Long-Term Development Plan session brought up challenges in on-going from the new perspective. (2014- 2019) to reinforce agrarian reform cases and stirred up discussions towards and natural resource management. a more applicable solutions, such as in Lastly at the CoP 24th, Samdhana identifying natural products with markets collaborated with Pak Nus Ukru8 , an The GLF is expected to push forward a and economic potential that could be Indigenous Peoples’ leader from Maluku, more people-centered land governance developed sustainably for the indigenous Indonesia and Indigenous Peoples Caucus at the national and global level. The community, such as coffee in Wamena, on the aspect of community rights and event succeeds to formulate the 2018 ecotourism at Samares Beach, Biak and at participation. The CoP agreed on the Bandung Declaration; to push forward Aiapokiar in Tambrauw Regency, as well structure of Local Communities and the Presidential Decree No. 86/2018 as as coconut oil production in Hopemare Indigenous Peoples (LCIP) Platform and an implementing guideline for Agrarian village of Tambrauw. further action to promote engagement Reform processes at the central and Later in the National Environmental of stewards of nature in global climate village levels; and there was a special Dialogue on Landscape Governance actions. session dedicated for indigenous peoples’ (Manila), Samdhana hosted sessions on movements and women’s movements “Governing Forests Sustainably in the at the global level. The participants also time of the ‘New Normal’” and on “Multi- highlight the implementation of the new stakeholder Management,” as well as co- UN Declaration on the rights of small-scale hosting the session on “Ancestral Domain, farmers and other people working in rural Indigenous Peoples and Traditional areas.

8 Nus Ukru is chair of the National Steering Committee for the Dedicated Grant Mechanism in Indonesia.

The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 | 17 Emergency Response This year, Samdhana’s partners responded to a number of natural disasters in their localities. As local organizations, these Partners have the capacity and connections to reach out to families and individuals in the affected areas. Thus, they are positioned to be the early responders, often the first to reach the affected areas, and able to gather information and relay needs to other State and humanitarian responders. Local organizations are a vital link in fast-tracking emergency relief to affected families, and providing timely information.

18 | The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 Local Partners as Emergency Responders

Attapeau Province, Laos

On July 23, 2018, the Xepienxenamnoy hydropower dam in Sanamxay District, Attapeau Province, collapsed resulting in the flooding of seven villages along the Xepian River. The non- profit Green Community Development Association, a partner of Samdhana, was one of the local organizations which responded to the needs of displaced families, providing emergency equipment and water filters to around 200 families through the small grant.

Lombok, Indonesia

Lombok Island in West Nusa Tenggara suffered widespread damage from a series of earthquakes and aftershocks between 29 July 2018 and 19 August 2018. The earthquakes registered a scale of up to 6.5 magnitude. Thousands of people were injured, while almost half a million people were displaced. Eighty percent of the structures in Lombok, including houses, public buildings and social facilities were damaged. Samdhana supported the emergency response through its partner Santiri Foundation and WALHI in the city of Mataram. The total fund was $5,205 (in forms of equipment logistic such as tarpaulin, solar panel lamp, generator set, food and medicine, along with tools and utilities including supplies (props) for traumatic healing). Support was distributed in approximately 29 villages, in 3 districts (North Lombok, East Lombok and West Lombok).

Sulawesi, Indonesia

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake followed by a tsunami hit the west coast of the northern part of Sulawesi Island on September 28, 2018. The tsunami reached a maximum of 5 meters around the bay of Palu, while the earthquake caused major soil liquefaction, submerging buildings and causing deaths. The death toll reached 2,113 across the city of Palu, Donggala Regency, Sigi Regency, Parigi Moutong Regency and Pasangkayu Regency. An estimated 4,612 people were severely injured, while 223,751 were displaced. PB AMAN, a member of the Civil Society Coalition for Sul-Teng Bergerak, and Yayasan Merah Putih, were supported by Samdhana with the total fund of $7,673, along with hygiene kit, food and medicine, as well as water purifier.

The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 | 19 Shared Vision in Asset Management

When community members share a common regard for their natural and social assets, working together towards a common development goal is possible. Participatory processes to establish community-based and resource-based livelihoods result in more feasible and productive endeavors. Management plans for the utilization, protection and promotion of these communal assets are important tools and provide a platform for the involvement of the community members, including women and youth. Samdhana takes quiet pride in working with Indigenous and Local Communities who have invested in their own natural assets and harnessed their capacities to establish and develop sustainable enterprises. Not only do communities enjoy economic benefits from their initiatives, they also document and develop their traditional knowledge, with the aim that they can transfer this knowledge to the next generation, and leave behind a bountiful community that continues to reap the benefits from their natural and social assets.

20 | The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 The community partners participated in the Tagbanwa food fest held during the town fiesta celebration in Coron, Palawan, Philippines. Photo by Samdhana Tagbanwa Women Tell Their Stories of Survival Through Food

Tagbanwa food culture is captured in essence in the term “silipeten.” It denotes the way of life of the Tagbanwa, who traverse the sea to search for their food, sourced from nature and created by God.

In August 2018, Calamian Tagbanwa the food itself. They were very proud to and conserving traditional food sources, women and youth from the ancestral share the food culture of the Tagbanwa. and re-kindling interest and promoting the domains of Calawit-Quezon, Panlaitan- food culture of the Tagbanwa. The project San Isidro and Depelenged, set-up the An important part of Tagbanwa food was supported by the TUKLAS Innovation “Lasa at Kwentong Calamian Tagbanwa” culture is food safety. An example is a Labs Philippines, with CARE International (Tastes and Stories of Calamian Tagbanwa) yam that they harvest, usually during in the Philippines as the main partner. food festival event during the Coron town the dry season. The yam is processed into fiesta celebration. flour or grains to remove the dioscorine toxin. The Tagbanwa women and youth The event promoted Tagbanwa traditional aim to develop innovations in processing foods and the local food sources as assets in and preparing traditional root crops and disaster risk reduction and preparedness. other foods, so that these may serve as They brought food items such as “rimas” a food supply which is readily available or breadfruit, banana blossoms, local during the monsoon or typhoon seasons varieties of oranges, other fruits used for and when natural disaster strikes. Through flavouring, seashells, and others. They the project facilitated by Samdhana, prepared traditional Tagbanwa delicacies community members ‘re-discovered’ and such as “linupak” or ground breadfruit. documented their various sources of food. Many of the visitors greatly appreciated the different foods and the unique taste As a result, these traditional food sources of the Tagbanwa delicacies, especially have been included in the ancestral domain the breadfruit. The community members management plan of the Tagbanwa eagerly shared information on the food communities, for three purposes: ensuring preparation process and told stories about preparedness during disasters, protecting

The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 | 21 Naususu mountain at Molo, South Central Timor regency, East Nusa Tenggara. Photo by Eka Tresnawan Local Communities, Managers of New Tourist Destinations

Tourism is a leading sector in Indonesia. It is booming not only in big cities, but also in rural areas near savannas, forests and seas.

The tourism boom is heavily influenced Opersnondi Blue Lake and Samares and other facilities for tourists. Sepse villagers by social media. Tourist destinations and Beach in Biak Numfor Regency, Papua and members of the ecotourism management attractions can be promoted faster and more Province, Indonesia group have also independently built facilities widely by tourists themselves through social such as homestays. media, as well as by tourism managers. Ocean waves crash on the sand of Samares Beach in Biak Timur District, Biak Numfor In addressing its challenges and opportunities, Samdhana Institute supports local partners Regency. Aside from its stunning beach, the Samares tourism initiative has the in eastern Indonesia to develop a governance Samares has a hidden “treasure” – the potential to become a model of sustainable, mechanism for new tourist attractions. Opersnondi blue lake, nestled in the midst community-based ecotourism. Samdhana of a lush forest. The clear blue water in this will continue to support the Sepse Village Naususu Mountain at Molo, South natural wonder glistens like a giant sapphire. Ecotourism Management Group in addressing: Central Timor Regency, East Nusa The Samares area is one of several tourist Tenggara, Indonesia destinations developed by Sepse Village • transparent administration in cash Ecotourism Management Group, supported by income from tourism; Naususu marble mountain shines brighter Mnukwar Papua and Biak Numfor Protected • stakeholders need and aspirations; today after the community of “Tiga Batu Forest Management Unit (KPHL). • the Samares tourist area management Tungku” 9 succeeded in stopping the marble based on its potential, carrying capacity mining industry in the area. The community The tourism destination initiative started with and clan ownership. saw the potential of Naususu as a tourist a comparative study to a tourist location in attraction during the celebration to share Raja Ampat. The findings of the study helped The people of the island say, one who is the environmental struggle of the people. communities appreciate the tourism potential mesmerized by the beauty of Biak will return, Although they had no experience of tourism, of their own areas and to recognize that they remembering (waswar ido Ruari wakaber). local communities were trained to become have unique cultural interest, natural beauty destination managers. The process of making and locally-made products. Naususu a sustainable tourist area while protecting the local culture and preserving the The local government is quite active in natural beauty of the village took some time. supporting the tourism program in the area. Presently, the villages have started to welcome They financed the construction of connecting small groups of tourists. roads, installation of potable water system,

9 This forum refer to three seats for three representatives in the community, which are the government, the religion and the local indigenous.

22 | The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 Cajuput of Rimba Jaya Sustains Family Economy

Moses Hongeare, a villager of Rimba Jaya, abandoned logging activities. is skilled in distilling cajuput oil. Moses, A systematic internal control system (ICS) together with ICS Rambeprei farmers was introduced to farmers in 2018 and group and the KPHL Biak Numfor, ensures is used to maintain their consistency in farmers in returning to logging activities practicing organic farming. The farmer’s but instead, generate sustainable payment is done through the ICS income from eucalyptus cultivation and registration system. distillation. The cajuput oil from Rimba Jaya is sold Rimba Jaya village is a eucalyptus in Biak and Manokwari under the brand (Melaleuca cajuputi) cultivation area name “Farkin.” It is available in various in Biak Timur. It is managed by farmer pharmacies at Rp25,000 per 30 ml bottle. groups assisted by KPHL Biak Numfor, in This achievement benefits the economy of cooperation with Yogyakarta Research families in Rimba Jaya and demonstrates and Development Center of Forest Plants that management coaching using local Biotechnology and Breeding, Maluku- customary insights on the environment Papua Social Forestry and Environmental can work. It is also a testament to the Partnership Office (BPSKL-MP), and the successful cooperation of KPHL Biak agency for Control of Watershed and Numfor, KOVARWIS and ICS Rambeprei, Protection Forest (PDASHL). who are working together to ensure all In the last two years, the KOVARWIS processes for the enterprise are running farmers group was able to process cajuput well. oil using a distillation machine provided by BPSKL-MP. Distillation needs firewood, which is usually obtained from fallen or dead branches and twigs collected around the settlement. There has been almost no woodcutting or collection from the protection forest area since the villagers

The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 | 23 The process of making rattan crafts. Photo by Yayasan PRCF Indonesia Rattan Products from Kapuas Hulu Forest Out in the Market

Forty-year old Ratih listened intently as Ms. Nikmah and Ms. Susilawati explained wicker designs and the techniques for perfecting them.

Ratih was interested in honing her rattan management area is inside a limited international levels. As the program weaving skills so she could produce quality production forest area and is managed progresses, it is essential to build the products that are more marketable. under a Village Forest license. Part of entrepreneurial spirit and ability of She used to only weave rattan for her Sungai Uluk Palin is in a Protected Forest the village artisans to produce more household needs, but now she is eager area bordering Betung Kerihun National interesting designs and quality products. to innovate her craft using different Park, while the management area of There are challenges ahead, such as raw materials. In April 2018, the People Sungai Utik is in a Production Forest area tough competition with plastic materials, Resources and Conservation Foundation under a Customary Forest mechanism. irregular production, and relatively high (PRCF) Indonesia and Samdhana Institute cost of rattan products. However, there facilitated a training on rattan weaving for Although still at its infancy, the PRCF are also market opportunities available to women including Ratih. The participants program was able to assist craftspeople seize and maintain, including online shops learned to improve their craftsmanship, to develop partnerships with the Office and special-interest tourism that attracts and about sustainable rattan harvesting of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives and both domestic and foreign tourists to visit and utilization. The training was facilitated Small and medium-sized enterprises or customary villages. to support biodiversity conservation and UMKM (Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah) sustainable utilization of non-timber of Kapuas Hulu Regency, Department forest products like rattan. of Industry and Commerce of West Kalimantan Province, and State-Owned The program covered three villages around Enterprises (BUMN (Badan Usaha Milik the forest areas of Kapuas Hulu Regency, Negara)). West Kalimantan: Nanga Lauk, Sungai Uluk Palin and Sungai Utik in Batu Lintang. The village weavers have also participated The situation of the villages in relation in various exhibitions to promote wicker to the forest is sensitive. Nanga Lauk’s products at the local, national, and

24 | The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 Tengkawang fruit. Photo by Jack W Purple|INTAN Melayang Protecting their Tengkawang Green Butter

In the 100-hectare Pikul (Pengajid) customary forest in West Kalimantan, tengkawang trees, internationally known as illipe nuts, stand tall among various trees and orchards.

In this government-recognized forest, A modest processing center was fruit butter are being produced in Paris there are 1,500 tengkawang trees that constructed, equipped with a dryer, a 50 by Oleo Green brand. On top of these produce 35 tons of fruits annually. tons capacity fruit storeroom, a butter developments, the State recognized Pikul Even more tengkawang fruits could be storeroom, and warehouses for flour- customary forest through a decree given harvested from the Tembawang forest making and butter-making. There is also a on March 28, 2018. The indigenous peoples (a family forest), based on a survey hydraulic press from a college in Pontianak. of Melayang have become more certain conducted by Institut Riset Teknologi Hasil that protecting their customary forest for Hutan (INTAN), which recorded around 350 A management group has been trained their products is a way of protecting their tons per harvest. on internal control systems to ensure food own lives. standard and quality. As a result, buyers Villagers used to ignore tengkawang fruit from the local, national and international because they thought it lacked economic markets now recognize the potential of value. A few villagers processed the fruits indigenous-produced butter. Visitors at into buttery “oil” on a small scale, for the processing center also buy the butter. traditional events and treatment needs. The Samdhana Institute, through INTAN, A partnership with the Forestry supported the communities in Pikul, Department of Tanjungpura University particularly the Bekatik indigenous people educates the youth of Sahan Village, who at Melayang Hamlet of Sahan Village, are heirs to the customary forest, on issues Bengkayang Regency, to develop products such as product diversification. At present, from tengkawang fruits. face masks and creams from tengkawang

The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 | 25 Project Update A snapshot of ongoing initiatives in Samdhana

26 | The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 CSOs in discussions about their commitment to a sustainable environment in Northern Mindanao, Philippines. Photo by Samdhana STR3AMS Coalition Looks Forward to Network Sustainability

STR3AMS (Sustainable Ridge-River-Reef Advocacy and Management Society) is a culture-sensitive coalition of civil society organizations committed to a sustainable and healthy environment in Northern Mindanao, Philippines.

The Coalition advocates for enhanced towards better and coordinated inclusive governance, and the important governance transparency and community governance of the river basin landscapes. role of Indigenous Peoples in collaborating empowerment. Among its members are At the outset of the coalition building and managing their ancestral domain CSOs from the Tagoloan – Cagayan de process, the viability of a project-initiated areas within the river basin, has rekindled Oro river basins, Macajalar Bay, and the coalition was questioned. The challenge his optimism that there will be increased Agusan-Cugman Cluster of Watersheds in lies in the different interests and contexts recognition of their traditional territories. Cagayan de Oro City. of each coalition member, which changes at varying points in time and may not Currently, the Coalition is focused on STR3AMS Coalition was formally created always align with the overall direction lobbying for the passing of an ordinance on August 17-18, 2017 as part of a five- of the coalition itself. Several meetings, in Cagayan de Oro for Payment for year project of the Green Livelihood exercises and planning activities have Ecosystem Services (PES). This proposed Alliance (IUCN-Netherlands, Tropenbos supported the STR3AMS coalition ordinance will institutionalize small fees International & Milieu Defensie), called members to ensure that the growth of the into water consumption bills to pay for SHIELD (Sustainable and Healthy Coalition goes beyond project activities. environmental services. It also proposes Integrated Ecosystems through Lobby and The attendance of the coalition members is to require industries and factories in Advocacy). Although project-initiated, the not always consistent, and every once in a the city to pay environmental fees or Coalition was created with the intention to while, a new representative is sent, which adopt other schemes such as “adoption continue the efforts beyond the project’s can disrupt the continuation of a series of reforestation area”. The Coalition has lifespan. of activities of the coalition. However, started to engage in policy audit pertinent the coalition itself sees an opportunity in to environmental management in the river In Cagayan de Oro City, as well as in other new ideas being contributed by new faces basins encompassed by STR3AMS. provinces in Region 10, multi-stakeholder among its members. coalitions are not uncommon. The forerunner of the STR3AMS is the Cagayan Higaonon Indigenous Peoples are among de Oro River Basin Management Council the members of STR3AMS. One Higaonon (CDORBMC), which engages the local leader said that the opportunity to engage government units and other institutions other stakeholders and discuss about

The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 | 27 Perspectives on Gender Equity and Social Inclusion in Lifescapes

Woman in Tambrauw, West Papua. Photo by Anggit/Samdhana

Samdhana’s work with indigenous women in local communities aims to promote gender equity and social inclusion. This is a commitment integrated into the strategic direction of the Institute.

In August 2018, a first Gender Responsive The assessment using GESI perspective is The training enabled the participants to Activities Planning Workshop was a process that reveals the way that men, use the tool for their own planning, and the conducted for a group of Partners. It was women and marginalized groups attach outcome of the regional assessments will attended by 15 women and 4 men with meaning to livelihoods and landscapes. be used to produce a Guide to Landscape varied experiences and knowledge on It aims to understand the various and Livelihood Management using a GESI gender equity. This was followed by an components and processes, and the roles Perspective. Eventually, the guidance assessment of livelihoods and landscapes they play at the individual, core family, will be developed into a training module using the Gender Equity and Social extended family, or community level. The for CSOs working on gender and social Inclusion (GESI)10 perspective. assessment framework is a seven-stage development. As a result of the success of analysis, which looks at the landscape, the approach, Samdhana aims to adopt The process was replicated in several livelihood resources and strategies the GESI as a framework of analysis and locations where Samdhana has partners, and social relations to institutions and implementation to help mainstream Papua, West Papua, NTT and West organizations. It also considers the context, gender equity and social inclusion in its Kalimantan. The assessment involved trends and policies, impact of activities programs and projects. women champions and individuals who within the landscape and livelihood understand GESI problems specific to their arrangement strategies and sustainable local context. analysis.

10 The Gender Equity and Social Inclusion tool assesses the landscape, livelihood resources, social relations, institutions, and organizations, livelihood strategies, trends, regulations and policies, impacts and sustainability.

28 | The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 Aleta Ba’un. Photo by Anggit/Samdhana Nurturing the Women of Mollo as Nature Guardians

Mama Aleta Fund (MAF) is a philanthropic institution founded by Aleta Ba’un, an environmental hero and a Goldman Environmental Prize recipient in 2013. Aleta set aside most of the prize money as an endowment for the MAF . The fund supports women and youth in protecting nature and livelihoods in eastern Indonesia.

The Mama Aleta Fund supports work strategies and interventions for social Weaving for Life, and Tim Kerja Perempuan related to developing or protecting water change. Mery aims to help empower the Tambang (TKPT). It was attended by 80 sources, food security, health and the women’s weaver groups as her entry point, participants and raised Rp. 9.000.000 capacity of women. while Maria aims to help strengthening (about USD 625) in donations. local communities to address issues related In 2018, Nausus (the local name for women to livestock. Mery and Maria will also MAF also participated in events such as environmental defenders) Mery Liem from join learning visits to other communities the Global Land Forum in Bandung; Meet Bon’Leu Village and Maria Sanam from to learn from the experiences of other the Makers and Wallacea Week event Fatumnasi Village received funds for the activists and communities. at the National Library, Jakarta; Nusa movement they lead in their respective Gastronomy in Kemang, Jakarta; and the communities. They gained access to wider The Mama Aleta Fund engaged in a Philanthropy Festival 2018 at Jakarta networks and capacity building through number of promotional activities in 2018. Convention Center. the MAF. Mery and Maria were selected An outreach event in Jakarta entitled from six applicants in a selection process “Tenun & Para Penjaga Identitas” (Weaving that included interviews and field visits by and the Guardians of (Mollo) Identity) was a MAF team. run on 28 August 2018, and a book of the same title, written by Siti Maimunah, Samdhana supported a Visioning was also launched during the event. The Workshop for the Nausus, facilitated by outreach was done in collaboration with Perkumpulan PIKUL, Mery and Maria and Global Environmental Facility – Small their teams were able to sharpen their Grants Program Indonesia, Teras Mitra,

The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 | 29 Children in action during the Sayawalis program. Photo by Johnny Ding Cabreira “Sayawalis” - Cultivating the Seeds of Respect

The First Sayawalis Choreography Competition held on December 3, 2018 was a big success. But its biggest accomplishment was to validate that a simple mass motivational approach can catalyse response to address a complex social problem.

The strategy is rooted in fostering a rebirth The winning entry becomes the theme of the value of respect within the core of song of the “Sayawalis” campaign. This every individual. year, the Department of Education Region 10 was a partner, and in August 2018, the “Sayawalis” is a multi-tiered initiative campaign was implemented in ten public jointly developed by the Archdiocese elementary and secondary schools in of Cagayan de Oro and the St Francis Cagayan de Oro City. Sayawalis is a coined Xavier Chaplaincy of Pueblo in Cagayan word using the Tagalog root words: “saya” de Oro City. Johnny “Ding” Cabreira, means happiness, “Sayaw” translates as Samdhana Fellow, is one of the prime “dance”. and “Walis” has two meanings, movers of the initiative. It is targeted at “broom” or the act of “sweeping” with a the basic education levels in the public broom. In summary, Sayawalis depicts and private schools and uses multimedia the joys of wielding the icon of cleanliness to educate pupils about spiritual and while dancing to music. physical cleanliness to address social and environmental ends. “Sayawalis” is the Arcdiocese of Cagayan de Oro’ s response to the call in the The program starts with a slogan making encyclical of Pope Francis Laudato Si, contest followed by a poster making which calls for the integrity of creation competition depicting the concept of the and the environment. Other Partners are winning slogan. The next stage is a song Alpha Omega Homeschool, Faith and writing competition which is followed by Light Ministries of the St Francis Xavier music video production and photography Chaplaincy of Pueblo, civic and corporate competitions, together providing partners. audio visual projections of the musical compositions. The program culminates with the “Sayawalis” Choreography Competition, where the winning song entry is played.

30 | The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 Tambrauw, West Papua. Photo by Sandika/Samdhana Tambrauw: Long-term Investments for Sustainability

Tambrauw Regency, a district in West Papua Province, has high cultural diversity and biodiversity value. The expanse of its natural forest ecosystem is 10,819 km² or 90% of the total area of the regency.

The protection of local culture and goals with social, cultural and ecological government towards the regency. The biodiversity is in the agenda of the sustainability. Once legalised by the study will explore the need to develop the Tambrauw Regent along with his forthcoming PERDASUS, the safeguard capacity of the Tambrauw’s Government commitment towards advancing the framework will serve as a foundation for agencies (Organisasi Perangkat Daerah region’s economy. sustainable investments as articulated in or OPD) as an enabling condition for the Tambrauw Regency’s Medium-term sustainable investments. Samdhana’s long-standing investment Development Plan or RPJMD (2017-2022). in Tambrauw is concentrated towards The challenge for the future in Tambrauw strengthening the bargaining position of Tambrauw District still faces fundamental is to consolidate all the outcomes of indigenous peoples in their management issues related to public investment. The work supported by Samdhana, including areas or indigenous territories. In regency needs to boost its economy to mapping indigenous peoples’ territories, collaboration with the University of catch up with other regencies in West the local regulations on conservation Papua (UNIPA), Samdhana has assisted Papua Province and to make it less regency and recognition and protection the Regent in drafting a Special Local dependent on the Central Government of indigenous peoples, and capacity to Regulation (Peraturan Daerah Khusus or for income. The aim of development is to enable Tambrauw Regency to gain more PERDASUS) on Conservation Regency, and increase wealth while reducing economic from sustainable investments. Recognition and Protection of Indigenous and social disparities in the community. Peoples. The main focus is economic development through expansion of cultivation areas The Strategic Environmental Assessment and development of strategic economic (KLHS) of Tambrauw by the Urban and growth areas. Regional Development Institute (URDI) highlighted the need for a safeguard Samdhana is collaborating with URDI framework for the policies, plans and on a policy study on public investment programs (PPP) of Tambrauw Regency, in Tambrauw which is examining the to align its economic development intentions and priorities of the central

The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 | 31 The “learning circle” session (TOT in Luang Prabang, 2018). Photo by Samdhana Learning and Media Network

Training activities start off in a quite awkward manner. The participants – young Lao women and men - enter the room timidly. Some are jittery, others are downright nervous, while others are not sure what they can possibly contribute.

However, after the introductory session, leading role in developing modules for the process. The Learning and Media usually done through an opening game the toolkit. The organisations have a Network Project looks forward to further that engages each one in a physical and range of aims, including environmental improving the Toolkit and increasing the mental exercise, the mood becomes advocacy, work with young people with topics which the Partners can contribute more relaxed and open. The participants disabilities and work on health, gender to. One example is the topic of gender are now eager to learn. and education. sensitivity, where the LMN Partner with expertise on gender has led the 2018 was the third year of the Learning The Network partners have affirmed development of the module. The Project and Media Network (LMN) Project in Laos. the usefulness of the LMN Toolkit. The also looks forward to introducing training This year, almost 100 young people have process of mutual and open learning, specifically for non-profit association staff been reached and trained in personal in an atmosphere of play, discovery, and facilitators who need a specialized development and various skills basic to and trust enhances the effectiveness of set of skills in capacity development; working with youth and communities. learning. The organizations which send as well as bringing the training to a The trainees are young training staff staff to participate say they have noticed broader audience, specifically rural from non-profit associations in Laos “a change in the way of doing” of their village community members who can and young volunteers from secondary staff: they can communicate better, and also benefit from enhancing their basic and tertiary schools. Participants learn have a number of exercises and games to skills in group facilitation, planning and facilitation and training skills and stimulate the participation of the people communication. undergo exercises that enhance their that they go on to train. The partners personal self-confidence and ability gain through the training, as their junior to make a presentation in front of an training staff are now more competent audience, to analyse situations and make to lead the training activities of their decisions. The training is designed to respective organizations. be hands-on, experiential and creative. The learning activities are fun, and can As partners test out the Toolkit include singing songs, playing games, independently and innovate the tools story-telling, and role-play. 18 local and training processes to apply to organizations have participated in their respective areas of focus, there the training, with 2 of them taking a is an increasing sense of ownership of

32 | The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 Representatives of DGM Indonesia’s 21 selected sub-projects gathered in April 2018. Photo by Anggit|Samdhana DGM Indonesia Subprojects for Implementation

11 During 2018, DGM Indonesia completed Subprojects Proposal received the selection of the first sub-projects 208 for implementation. After the National Subprojects Approved Steering Committee (NSC) promoted the 21 opportunity to communities in the project’s 3 Subprojects per region (7 region) seven regions, 208 proposals were received. The proposals went through a series of review stages, including an analysis of gender considerations. A first short list of 69 proposals was finally reduced to 31 proposals for the NSC’s consideration. The NSC approved three proposals from each region, and the 21 approved sub-projects began implementation in August 2018.

11 The Direct Grants Mechanism (DGM) is a World Bank funded program associated with the Forest Investment Program. It aims to enable local and indigenous communities to be fully involved in securing their rights and access to forest and land as well as to access opportunities for an enhanced and sustainable livelihood. The DGM is managed by Samdhana Institute in Indonesia under the guidance of the National Steering Committee.

The Samdhana Institute Annual Report 2018 | 33 Finance

Grants US$ 2,437 million

5,20 % Others 0,92 % Donation 1,19 % Unrestricted grants

93 % Restricted grants

Expenses US$ 2,316 million

27,87 % Grants Making to Partners

3,61 % General and Administrative

63,54 % Program Expenses

NOTE : Figures presented are from the unaudited year-end financial report, as of the date of publication.

The detailed financial audited report can be made available on request. Please contact [email protected]

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Indonesia Programs Hilly Ann Roa Quiaoit-Project Leader, SHIELD Project James Borcillo-Technical Assistant, SHIELD Project Ahmad Kusworo-Advisor of Sustainable Land and Seascape Joan Jamisolamin-Deputy Executive Director & Head of Grants Program Program Aisah Yustinawati-Finance Officer Jonathan Deysolong-Project Finance and Admin Assistant, Andhika Vega Praputra-Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator SHIELD Project Ita Natalia-Head of Capacity Development Program Kurt Vergara-Project Finance and Admin Assistant Martua T. Sirait-Deputy Executive Director for Indonesia Louise Dumas-Grants Coordinator Operation Ma. Zherwinah Mosqueda-Finance Manager Neni Rochaeni-Field Coordinator - Living Land and Seas Program Mark Gil Elnar-Community Facilitator, IGFC Project Nurul Chairunnisa-Grants Coordinator Mark Jaeno Duyan-Community Facilitator, IGFC Project Nurul Hidayah-Capacity Development Coordinator Melecio T. Donde-Community Facilitator, Calamianes Landscape Patti Rahmi Rahayu-Grants Coordinator Meliusa Marie Kitche-Technical Assistant, SHIELD Project Ratna Pawitra-Head of Grants Program Mustahed Muslimen-Admin Assistant Rinny Damayani-Finance Officer Norhana Diranggarun-Project Finance and Admin Assistant, Rizqiah Mamur-Safeguard Officer IGFC Project Sandika Ariansyah-Program Officer Living Land and Seas, and Rhealynne Empleo-Community Facilitator, Calamianes Policy Support Programs Landscape Satiman-Office Assistant Sengdeuane Inthilad-Mekong Grants Coordinator Sucie Ramadhanny-Grants Administration Staff Shellane Naguit-Project Coordinator of Calamianes Landscape, Wijiana-Office Assistant Living Land and Seas Program Yunus Yumte-Project Leader for Papua - Living Land and Seas Souphida Thippaphone-Mekong Project Admin-Finance Program Assistant Yunus Yumte-Project Leader for Papua - Living Land and Seas Southouthone Inthirath-LMN Project Coordinator Program Warwin Sabasaje-Technical Assistant, SHIELD Project Zulfan Ismaila Fairuz-Finance Manager Regional Units Philippines-Mekong Programs Andi P. Prawisuda-Head of Finance Unit, Regional Aim Sylph Lumactod-Finance Officer Arcadia Shri Krisna Indra Kirana-Head of HRA, Regional & Elaine Clarisse Lim-Community Facilitator, IGFC Project Personal Assistant to ED Erwin Quinones-Head of Capacity Development concurrent with Cristi Marie C Nozawa-Executive Director Coordinator, IGFC Project

Board of Samdhana Anny Andaryati, Antonio Gabriel La Viña, Cristi Marie C Nozawa (ex-officio), Damayanti Buchori, Filomeno Sta. Ana III, Hilly Ann Roa Quiaoit, Ros Bandos, Suraya Afif, Yvan Biot

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