[VIDEO] Solar Energy For Orang Asli Families
Improving access to lighting for Orang Asli families
[VIDEO] Rumah Adat: Fostering the Cultural Identity of Orang Asli
Many Orang Asli villages are familiar with the tradition of Rumah Adat, however, many of them do not have one. To support the Orang Asli villagers, we provided them with materials to build a Rumah Adat in their village. Watch our video to see how the Rumah Adat fosters the cultural identity of the Orang…
Why Is The Rumah Adat Meaningful to Orang Asli?
Many Orang Asli (OA) villages have been in existence for over a hundred years and have a rich culture and tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. The villages we work with in Pahang comprise mainly of the Jakun people. One of their traditions is the Rumah Adat, or community space. The…
Improving Access to Energy for Orang Asli Families
As the sun set behind grey clouds, the natural daylight that illuminated Mamat’s home is now replaced with the harsh white light from our mobile phones. Mamat is a villager living in Kg. Sg Sawak, an Orang Asli village located approximately one hours drive from the town of Muadzam Shah, Pahang. Home to 27 families,…
My Rhapsodies of the Orang Asli
Throughout my existence, I have never given much thought of the Orang Asli. Maybe I am too comfortable with living a privileged lifestyle to the extent that I didn’t have to think about it. Throughout my first few weeks of internship, I had little to no expectations towards the Orang Asli community and I was…
[VIDEO] Improving Access to Energy for Orang Asli Families
Imagine taking care of your family and doing household chores in a pitch-dark surrounding. With little to no access to electricity, this is the reality for many Orang Asli women. Watch our video to hear how solar lights can brighten lives. Read more: https://globalpeace.org.my/all-lights-village/ Written byLauren Chew, Communications Officer
Making Food Farming Possible for the Orang Asli
The Orang Asli (OA) are some of the most impoverished communities living in Malaysia. Relying on ad-hoc work for income, many of them struggled to make ends meet during the Movement Control Order. With little to no savings, many OA villagers had to depend heavily on food aid. This lack of adequate food not only…
[VIDEO] Food Farming for Orang Asli
Despite keen interests in farming, many Orang Asli villagers face a multitude of challenges that hinder them from farming successfully. Watch our video to hear their stories of their farming journey. Read more: https://globalpeace.org.my/food-security/ Written byLauren Chew, Communications Officer