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.
In the Rumah Adat in Kampung Jenit, children from the age of 7 to 11 sit eagerly behind their designated blue tables. With colourful drawings on the wall and a whiteboard in the front, the children begin their studies under the dedicated guidance of their teachers, Liana and Suria. Liana, aged 23 and Suria, aged…
Improving access to lighting for Orang Asli families
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…