Tag: Leadership

Strengthening Indigenous Institutions Across Asia: IPAS Fund Holds Its First Regional Learning Exchange in Sabah

Sabah, Malaysia | 7–10 April 2026 Across Asia, Indigenous communities continue to strengthen solidarity, reclaim their rights, and build their own pathways toward self-determined futures.

Why Direct Funding Matters for Indigenous Peoples, Farmers, Fishers, Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities

The world is currently facing multiple and interconnected crises, including economic, political, ecological, and geopolitical crises. These challenges are affecting countries across Asia, shrinking democratic

Indonesia: BPAN’s 5th National Working Meeting Strengthens Indigenous Youth Leadership and Sovereignty

The Barisan Pemuda Adat Nusantara (BPAN – The Indigenous Youth of Archipelago) held its 5th National Working Meeting (RAKERNAS V) in the Ampang Delapan Indigenous

The Chepang People of Nepal: Displacement and the Fight for Dignity

The Chepang people of Nepal, numbering over 84,000, are among the country’s most marginalized Indigenous groups—deeply connected to the forests that sustain their lives and

Indonesia: Leadership Training for Young Indigenous Women with Disabilities in South Sulawesi

IPAS is committed to ensuring that Indigenous persons with disabilities are not only included but also empowered to lead and shape their communities. Through direct