Youth Program: Agents of Change in the Making

Take a look at our "Youth Program"! It aims to rebuild the children's relationship with the forests of Central Kalimantan, and empower them to become changemakers for environmental protection in their villages. Check out our video to find out more!

Why did we develop a Youth Program? For the past few years, we have been assisting our farmers in the form of our successful Farmer Field Schools. There each farmer learns about different planting techniques, tree maintenance, good agroforestry, business practices and their contribution to the environment through lectures as well as practical demonstrations. During the Farmer Field School, we often see children joining their parents and curiously watching them from the side.

Seeing this phenomenon occurring in many places, we came up with the idea of organizing a similarly empowering activity, but specifically tailored to the needs of children. We have recognized the importance of the role of children as agents of change to combat climate change. Therefore we decided to foster young people’s positive relationship to the environment. Check it out!