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As we enter the dry season, Darmaji Hamlet is experiencing very dry conditions, with water sources becoming increasingly limited. It is difficult for many families to grow crops, and even our daily water needs must be managed carefully. For our community, water is precious, and every drop matters. Despite these challenges, my family is very grateful that we can still enjoy fresh vegetables from our own home garden. This is possible because my friends and I have been learning

The regenerative dryland agriculture learning program for farmers in our 3 Manikaji Customary Villages continues to deliver remarkable results. Thanks to the generous support from FINNS Bali Social Fund, local farmers are not only gaining valuable new knowledge but are also successfully applying these techniques on their own steep volcanic ash farmland. After nine months of practical training in their respective learning gardens, 30 of the 99 members of the farmers’ groups ha

What began as practical lessons in our school garden has grown into valuable knowledge for the community.

Exciting progress is taking place in our Manikaji Dryland Regenerative Agriculture Program as we prepare to build chicken coops for three farmers’ groups in Manikaji Kaliaga, Manikaji Puncak, and Manikaji Asti. Over the past month, our team has worked closely with the farmers’ groups to discuss the construction plans and survey each site to ensure that the locations are suitable. We have also transported key construction materials—including concrete blocks, cement, and steel