MUSHROOMS AND HONEY: SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Community development efforts continue to be carried out by the BOS Foundation through various sustainable initiatives.
We are working hard to protect the Bornean orangutan and its habitat for future generations. Here are some of the ways we've helped develop a world where orangutans and nature thrive.
Community development efforts continue to be carried out by the BOS Foundation through various sustainable initiatives.
The aren tree (Arenga pinnata Merr) is a valuable local commodity with many uses. Nearly every part of the aren tree can be utilized for various needs.
Beje is a traditional fish pond widely used by the local communities in areas near the Mangkatip River. This includes the villages of Sungai Jaya, Mahajandau, Tambak Bajai, and Dadahup, in addition to many villages across the Mangkatip regency.
Purun (Lepironia articulata) is a type of rush or grass of the Cyperaceae family that can be found in Indonesia’s peatlands, especially on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra.
As part of its community development program in East Kalimantan, the BOS Foundation, supported by BOS Switzerland, runs ‘Rumah Belajar’, a series of educational activities for children in nearby villages.
