Tanah Yang Hidup (Living Earth) emerges from a commitment that is at once urgent and intimate. The book sets out to document and honor the pottery tradition of Mare, a small island in the Tidore Kepulauan regency of North Maluku, before the knowledge that sustains it quietly disappears. Mare’s pottery tradition has been kept alive […]
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Since 2016, Sabua Foundation has been working alongside the people of Simau Village in Galela, North Halmahera, to protect one of the island’s most distinctive birds, the Maluku scrubfowl (Eulipoa wallacei), an endemic species that lives deep in the forest yet travels to the coast to bury its eggs in the warm sand. Nearly a
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In the humid forests of Ternate and Tidore—two small volcanic islands nestled in the tropical archipelago of Maluku—lives a nocturnal creature so elusive that it feels almost mythical. It is the Blue-Eyed Cuscus (Phalanger matabiru), a marsupial found nowhere else on Earth. Covered in soft brownish fur and blessed with a pair of striking blue
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The rapid growth of e-commerce platforms in Indonesia has brought about significant environmental challenges, particularly in managing plastic packaging waste. Over the past decade, the number of e-commerce users in Indonesia increased from 38.72 million in 2020 to 65.65 million in 2024, with a projected rise to 99.1 million by 2029. This growth, driven by
Modeling Plastic Waste Management from E-Commerce Platforms in Indonesia Read More »
Indonesia is renowned as a megabiodiversity region, boasting an extraordinary variety of endemic animal species spread across its vast archipelago. However, this rich biodiversity faces severe threats due to low public awareness, habitat destruction, and illegal exploitation. To address these challenges, sustainable wildlife management emerges as a pivotal strategy for conserving biodiversity. This essay explores
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The eruption of Mount Gamalama, located on the island of Ternate, Indonesia, represents a perennial challenge for the people who reside under its shadow. As an active volcano with over 60 recorded eruptions since the 1500s, Gamalama poses significant risks to the surrounding population. Despite this, the Ternate community has developed unique strategies to mitigate
The global outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2019 led to unprecedented disruptions in education systems worldwide. As a response, many institutions transitioned abruptly to online learning to curb the virus’ spread. While this shift ensured educational continuity, it also presented significant challenges, particularly in regions with limited technological infrastructure and digital literacy. This essay
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The Sabua Foundation recently conducted an impactful event focused on introducing technology in education as a viable alternative learning method during the ongoing pandemic. This initiative reflects the foundation’s commitment to ensuring that students in remote areas, such as Mare Island, can continue their education despite the unprecedented challenges posed by school closures. In addition
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For the people living along the coast of Simau Village, Galela District, North Halmahera, the shoreline is not merely a boundary between land and sea. It is a living space, a place to fish, a place where mangroves grow, and a place where the Maluku scrubfowl, known locally as salabia or mamua, comes to lay
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The world of education, particularly in literacy, remains one of the most fundamental challenges in Eastern Indonesia. This issue is especially evident in the border areas of Indonesia and Timor Leste, specifically in the Belu district, Weluli. Addressing this concern, Mario Leon, a Sabua Foundation representative for the East Nusa Tenggara Province, has joined the
Literacy Efforts at the Border: A Reading Corner in Lakaan Read More »
On December 19, the Sabua Foundation carried out a heartfelt initiative to distribute reading and arithmetic books to children living on Tawali Kecil Island, one of the remotest islands in South Halmahera Regency. This effort was aimed at supporting basic literacy and numeracy education for children in an area where access to schools and educational
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The education system in Eastern Indonesia requires urgent and tailored solutions. The disparities in this sector became starkly evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, as most schools in this region were unable to conduct online learning due to limited infrastructure, resources, and access to digital technology. This educational gap highlighted the urgent need for innovative approaches
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In a heartwarming initiative to foster education and boost academic achievement, Sabua Foundation has distributed learning tools to outstanding students on Moti Island, North Maluku. This effort aims to inspire students to pursue their dreams and enhance their academic performance, despite the challenges often faced in remote areas. The assistance provided includes essential school supplies,
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In an online discussion titled “Youth and the Advancement of Education in Eastern Indonesia”, held by the Sabua Foundation on May 10, 2020, Sunarman Sukamto, Special Staff to Deputy V for Political, Legal, and Human Rights Affairs at the Presidential Staff Office (KSP), emphasized that youth are the key to accelerating educational equity in Eastern
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In an online discussion titled “Youth and the Advancement of Education in Eastern Indonesia”, organized by the Sabua Foundation on Sunday, May 10, Sunarman Sukamto, Special Staff to Deputy V for Political, Legal, and Strategic Human Rights Affairs at the Presidential Staff Office (KSP), emphasized that youth are the cornerstone for accelerating educational equity in
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By: Yanuardi Syukur* The Sabua Foundation, a private organization led by North Maluku youth, organized a discussion titled “Challenges in Education in Eastern Indonesia During the Covid-19 Pandemic: What Are the Implications?”. Held via Zoom, the event featured speakers including Dr. M. Ridha Adjam (Academician at Universitas Khairun), Ismail Dukomalamo (Head of Education Office of
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