“If we are not fighting, we’ll lose everything. Our actions are not based on our knowledge, but based on our lives. We don’t need opportunity, we need your solid trust. We need you to trust that our generation is not simply blaming you for everything but we are here today to take our responsibility as the generation restoration,”
Read MoreFor Shinta and her colleagues, real "battles" take place on the field, but the real victory is influenced by decisions made at the meeting table. The commitment to support the youth movement for climate and indigenous peoples' initiatives to protect forests must be fulfilled by the Indonesian government.
Read MoreSang tabib berkata, “Aku bisa membuatkanmu obat untuk menghilangkan bercak tersebut, namun kau harus menjalani pengobatan di hutan selama 5 tahun, dan tidak boleh keluar terkena sinar matahari sedikitpun.” Tanpa pikir panjang, gadis itu setuju. Dengan kekayaannya ia membangun sebuah rumah megah di tengah hutan dan menyiapkan semua kebutuhan seperti makanan, air dll untuk lima tahun.
Read MoreYet I realize that my biggest mistakes were not in questioning life, but in ignoring it. After years of struggling, I finally learn that we cannot change the reality, but we can change the way we associate with that. A modern technology can never replace the indigenous wisdoms, but it can be used as a tool to enhance our fights in defending our rights, protecting the nature and preserving the culture. And that’s how my journey began.
Read MoreBicara soal makanan sehat ini saya rada malu sebenarnya, soalnya dari jaman bocah sampai udah kerjapun meteor garden (mie telur goreng sarden) udah hampir jadi menu rutin. Apalagi indomi terus berinovasi dengan aneka macam, membuat bubuhan kaum praktis macam saya ini tergoda untuk makan mie dengan rasa berbeda dari Senin-Minggu. Somehow, ketika memasuki usia 25 (which is 3 tahun lalu, jadi bisa tebak umur saya sekarang berapa), saya ngerasa banget perbedaan di fisik; rasanya semacam kayak tua bangka yang mudah capek dan encok. Itulah mengapa saya mulai memperhatikan kualitas makanan yang saya konsumsi. Saya mulai beralih ke organic food, membeli buah-buahan premium dan rutin mengkonsumsi vitamin.
Read MoreJikalau kamu bergumul dengan hal yang sama sepertiku, aku cuma mau bilang: it’s okay to not be okay. Nggak apa-apa kalau kamu masih harus berjuang melawan penyakit mental. Dan selalu ingat, bahwa menjaga kesehatan mental adalah sebuah perjalanan. Just be strong and keep loving.
Read MoreKesahnya baik UU Cipta Kerja ini, mendukung para pelaku usaha, UMKM, tapi yang dipermudah bukan hanya pengusaha kecil/sedang. Korporasi juga dipermudah dan didukung. Sementara itu perlindungan hak wilayah masyarakat adat aja masih belum ada. Coba bayangkan, dengan proses perijinan yang katanya rumit kemaren-kemaren saja, ribuan perusahaan bisa lolos meski amdalnya bermasalah, gimana jadinya sekarang?
Read MoreAku pernah mendengar sebuah kata-kata bijak seperti ini, “Dibutuhkan hujan dan matahari untuk sebuah bunga dapat tumbuh dan mekar. Demikian pula dibutuhkan pujian dan kritikan agar seorang perempuan bisa bertumbuh dan menjadi indah.” Kebencian berbeda dengan kritik. Kebencian datang dari mereka yang membenci, sementara kritik datang dari dua sumber yaitu, dari mereka yang ahli dan dari mereka yang mencintaimu.
Read MoreBohong kalau saya bilang tidak turut geram melihat isi story sang putri yang menurut orang banyak telah ‘melukai hati masyarakat Dayak terutama mereka yang sedang kesusahan gara-gara banjir. Saya sempat terprovokasi juga dan sempat share tulisan salah satu tokoh muda Dayak tentang sang putri, dan menulis caption‘puang gere iya ina panunga hampe iwei.” (orang Maanyan pasti tau artinyaJ). Duh, gimana ya? Bagaimanapun hati saya berdebar karena sungguh, kasian sekali putri ini. Apakah dia sengaja membuat status kontroversial tersebut, atau dia benar-benar tidak tahu dan tidak mengerti apa yang sedang dia katakan? Apa sebenarnya salah Thisia?
Read MoreEveryone who ever put their feet on the shoes of activism will understand what I am trying to say now. After a long struggle seeing the rights violations and years of trying to change the situation, stress has been my closest friend. When it comes to my leadership, I experience some crisis that almost tear me down. People say working with youth is amazing, which is I agree. But no one tell me that working with youth needs a lot of patience, understanding and pain.
Read MoreOnce upon a time, there was an ancient Kingdom called Nan Sarunai which means, The Most Famous One. Yes, it was famous for its golden treasures and land resources. People were prosperous and happy. The king and the people really loved to sing and dance. Every day musical instruments were played and people would dance and sing happily. One of the most famous instruments was the flute with seven holes called a Sarunai. With strong brotherhood and simplicity, the kingdom lasted for more than a thousand years. One day, troops from another kingdom with strong military power, attacked Nan Sarunai Kingdom. People scattered and ran to escape. The king was killed, and all the treasures were taken.
Read MoreFighting agains those odds was another story to talk. Somehow, I do not think I could ever make it through those four months if I do not learn how to stand firm on my own feet in my earlier days. It does not matter whether you are a pastor or an activist, a Bible teacher or an employee; the values are there. It is applicable in any area of life.
Read More“The untouchable,” people said. It does not make sense to me. They are touchable. By touching and hugging them, I create a precious memory that will remain for the lifetime.
Read MoreBeing well prepared and excellent is my standard in everything that I do. Somehow, I also love spontaneous actions. In the world where people are wearing mask every single day, sincerity becomes something precious that the world is looking for. Being spontaneous but true is always better than being excellent but fake.
Read MoreME, MODERNISM & MY INDIGENOUS ROOTS is a perspective of an indigenous Dayak woman to life in the midst of environmental destruction and industrialization in her homeland, Kalimantan. This book is about connection to the ancestors, indigenous activism, journey into self discovery and finding your place in this world.
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