Syntropic farming has been proving to be a good solution for the Orang Asli communities we work with. Watch the video to find out why we introduced this method of farming to them and how it has benefitted them and their families so far! For more information about our food farming project with the Orang…
Prior to having washrooms, OA villagers would have to brave the open forests, in the dark and during stormy night just to defecate. In partnership with Nestle Malaysia, we’ve helped 25 families build washrooms for their communities. Watch the video to find out how a washroom can ease the burdens of their everyday life. For…
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Over the recent years, many Orang Asli have had to transition from forest hunting and gathering to agriculture as their main source of livelihood. This has been sorely caused by the extensive deforestation surrounding their villages which disables them from collecting produce. When the villagers ventured into other means of survival, they focused their time…
At the commencement of our first volunteer program of the year, six volunteers stepped out of their comfort zones and headed into the Orang Asli villages to help out in our food farming project. After the first day on the field, some felt as if they didn’t have the mental and physical strength to go…
Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) is an essential aspect of hygiene for women and adolescent girls between the ages 12 and 50. However, improper management can contribute to a host of health issues to women and girls globally. Managing menstruation in resource-poor settings such as in indigenous communities and villages can be extremely challenging. Based on…
We took a look at what the teachers and parents of the Mobile School students have to say about the programme after a year since its launch. Watch our video to see and hear how our Mobile School programme, in partnership with the ECM Libra Foundation, has impacted the Orang Asli children in six different…
Deforestation remains as one of the biggest threats to the traditional livelihood of the Orang Asli. Read to learn more about the changing landscapes of their livelihood.