As hunter-gatherers by nature, many Orang Asli families lived by gathering from the forest. However, over the recent years, many Orang Asli have had to transition from forest gathering (such as gathering bertam or fishing) to agriculture as their main source of livelihood. This is due in large part by increased deforestation for logging and palm oil.…
Did you know that 53% of Orang Asli communities have no access to clean drinking water? Without clean water, many families also lack access to proper sanitation facilities. This not only compromises the health, safety and dignity of families, but also traps them in a cycle of water poverty. Since 2018, Global Peace has partnered…
As the world celebrates the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO) on this year’s World Health Day, we wanted to discuss this year’s theme “Health for All” and the progress made over the years. Founded on April 7, 1948, the WHO has been at the forefront of global health, leading efforts to prevent…
How many of us would ditch our phones and live off the grid among the hills for a week in this day and age? Well, that’s what eight volunteers from all over Malaysia did. Kg. Muk Ayun is located in Sarawak, approximately 60 km away from Kuching – an hour away by car and another…
We started working with the villagers of Kg. Bukit Biru since 2019. Fast forward to today, there’s been an immense change throughout the village. Watch the video below to find out how Global Peace played a role in making the lives of the villagers better and more sustainable:
Behind every brand, there is always a story worth telling. This is the story of Kebun Amai. In the Jakun tribe, the word ‘Amai‘ translates to aunty. Lamenting on the warmth of eating home cooked meals prepared by the women in our families, Kebun Amai tries to encapsulate feelings of familiarity and passion by supporting…
Twenty-one employees from Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia came down to the field to carry out their CSR volunteering activity, not realising their few hours of hard work will play a big role in the future of the Orang Asli (OA) community they had worked in. Mitsubishi Motors’ ‘Safe and Lasting Homes for the Orang Asli’ CSR…
In conjunction with International Rural Women Day which is celebrated globally in October, we’re taking this opportunity to highlight one of the most powerful Orang Asli women we’ve had the privilege to work with this past year – Amai Zailiming from Kg. Padang. A Woman Who Wears Many Hats Speaking to Amai Zailiming (Amai is…