To celebrate YKAN's 10-year journey in conserving Indonesia's nature, a special event was held for individuals who have faithfully supported donation programs for conservation efforts in Indonesia. The individual donation program often called the membership program, was launched in 2016 and has received significant support, especially from people in major cities across Indonesia.
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The individual donor meeting took place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, featuring Mama Almina Kacili, the Waifuna women's group leader from Kapatcol Village, Raja Ampat. Mama Almina shared her group's efforts in practicing local wisdom (sasi) to support the management of the Raja Ampat Marine Conservation Area.
"Together, we find a way" became the slogan for YKAN's 10th anniversary celebration in 2024. Through this moment, YKAN strives to promote a spirit of collaboration in providing solutions to the threats posed by the global climate crisis and the decline of biodiversity. All these efforts are made possible through multi-party cooperation, including support from individuals who share the same commitment to achieving a sustainable Indonesia.
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