The Indigenous Peoples School Support initiative in the Philippines ensured that Lumad students could continue learning in their native languages and within a culturally appropriate curriculum, despite the forced closure of their schools. This effort safeguards Indigenous knowledge systems and traditions, allowing future generations to uphold their cultural identity. Photo by: KALUMARAN (Kusog sa Katawhang Lumad sa Mindanao)
MAINLAND INDIA
Leadership and Advocacy Training for Indigenous Women Representation in GramsabhaGroup Discussionat Kutra patratoli, India. (Photo by: Adivasi Navjeewan Gathan Navjyoti Agua – ANGNA)
MALAYSIA
Thailand – Perkemahan Kepemimpinan Pemuda tentang Perubahan Iklim untuk Hak dan Suara Masyarakat Adat. Photo by: TKNMalaysia – JOAS Youth Digital Program. Photo by: JOASInisiatif yang dipimpin oleh kaum muda didukung di seluruh Asia untuk melindungi warisan, memperkuat suara, dan mendorong perubahan di komunitas mereka.Tampasak VillageTampasak VillageBabagon VillageThe initiatives from Tampasak and Babagon villages, Sabah, Malaysia, focused on strengthening community-based eco-tourism and conserving traditional territories by constructing two rest huts—one in each village—through gotong royong (community labor). These huts will serve as visitor and information service centers, spaces for knowledge sharing and learning, and hubs for community socio-economic activities. (Photo by: IPAS)