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Piles of trash clogging the river flow are certainly a disturbing sight for anyone, and Hari Yanto is no exception. However, instead of stopping at merely feeling concerned, the man from East Java, also known as Harkuk, chose to turn his concern into real action. From Bogor, he took to the field directly, driving a long and winding grassroots movement to save the river ecosystem......
In Sukabumi, West Java, Muhamad Kosar is known not only as a facilitator, but also as a brother-in-arms for the farmers marginalized by conservation area boundaries. As a member of Kaoem Telapak and a driving force at the Action for Conservation with the People Foundation (Aksi Konservasi Bersama Rakyat—Aksara Foundation), Kosar has spent years weaving back the hopes of farmers around the Mount Halimun Salak National Park (Taman Nasional Gunung Halimun Salak—TNGHS). For him, the forest is not just a row of trees, but a living space that must be managed with dignity......
Creativity and entrepreneurial perseverance can serve as a strong bridge to amplify a social movement to a broader audience. This is the value upheld by Rina Agustine, affectionately known as Rina, a member of Kaoem Telapak from Bogor City, West Java......