How a Community in Papua, Indonesia is Transforming 'Green Gold' and Cultivating Conservation with Passion and Determination.

Meet three of BUMMA Namblong’s Vanilla team members and hear what they have to say about their journey developing their Vanilla business with the support of Mitra BUMMA.

Nearly one year later after launching Mitra BUMMA, Namblong and Mare have just elected their first Indigenous Peoples’ Corporation (BUMMA) Directors. So what does a collectively-owned business governed within a tribe’s customary governance structure look like?

Namblong tribe's five most popular plants, their cultural significance, and uses

Launching a food business with and for the Mare People

My name is Rosita Tecuari. I was born and raised in Grime Valley, the land of the Namblong Tribe. I’d like to tell you my story, share our tribe's land management practices, and some of the challenges we’re currently facing.

Naomi Waisimon's story of leaving Bali, joining her family in Papua, and the business they’re building together.

Our first 4 months & where we're going

Year-End Impact Report, From Corporate Social Responsibility to Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being

Reflections from Abdon Nababan, Mitra BUMMA's Lead Strategist, 2017 recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay award, and former Secretary General of the Indigenous Peoples Alliance of the Archipelago (AMAN).

In the spirit of co-learning and co-building, we are providing these monthly updates to early supporters, partners, and individuals who are interested in learning about how we're building an indigenous-led and centered social enterprise ecosystem to tackle climate change in Indonesia. We hope you enjoy!