Dahetok Milah” is a shortened form of Malind, which means “return to the roots, soil, or nature.” When developing organic agriculture and agroforestry, the Dahetok Milah Lestari Foundation prioritises traditional Malind farming methods. Wildlife, livelihoods, and the Malind community’s health can all be restored if local values are preserve
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Organic farming with The Tangan Sanggase Group in Sanggase Village
They were taught everything from land preparation and soil management to making seedbeds. Only after that were they instructed on creating organic fertilizers and natural pesticides. We also explained to the community the importance of organic vegetables for their health and the environment. During these discussions, we emphasized that while…
Layer Hens With Local Community in Kaptel Village
Merauke is located in the easternmost region of Indonesia and shares a border with Papua New Guinea. Like other regions in Papua, the regency is abundant in natural resources, especially fisheries and forest products. However, amidst this wealth, the stunting rate in Merauke is relatively high, at 23 percent, above…
Our Founder & Director
“Fresh air and blue skies, accompanied by chirping birds, shady trees, and dense forests” was the view in my grandma’s village, which is 40 km from Merauke. Spending school holidays in the town felt like living in heaven. That was my childhood experience, more or less 30 years ago. However,…