YAYORIN PUBLISHED AGRICULTURE HANDBOOK

Yayorin just recently published a handbook on chilli and tomato cultivation using the alternative agriculture methods we have been developing at Kampung Konservasi.

It is a very exciting progress for us because we can spread this valuable knowledge even further to the local people, especially the farmers.  The book is the result of two years worth of trials (and errors, of course) and hardwork of Suwardi, Yayorin Kampung Konservasi Alternative Agriculture Facilitator.

Orangutan Awareness Week

9-15 November 2009

Plant trees for the future

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Please Meet Uncle Win, the Orangutan, Bili, the Rhinoceros Hornbill, and Sam, the Deer – Yayorin mascots for Pride Campaign on Lamandau River Wildlife Reserve

When three of us were first created, we were believed as the “umbrella species” that symbolizes the pride of an area and will be used as mascots to support Pride Campaign program.  The main objective of Yayorin Pride Campaign is to conserve the only wildlife reserve in Central Kalimantan: Lamandau River Wildlife Reserve, located within two districts: Kotawaringin Barat and Sukamara.  We will bring program missions that include increasing the knowledge, influencing attitudes and, eventually, changing the behaviors of the people who live surrounding Lamandau River Wildlife Reserve.

EARTH DAY 2009 CELEBRATION

The world celebrates EARTH DAY on 22nd April.  This year, we celebrated Earth Day in three different regencies, all simultaneously!

Yayorin works in three large regencies in Central Kalimantan: Kotawaringin Barat, Lamandau and Sukamara.  We have offices in all of these regions and have been working closely with local government, students and community members.  Read more to see pictures of the activities we did to celebrate Earth Day in each of the regency.