In July, YTS welcomed the first batch of nine sociology students from the University of Palangka Raya for their internship. Through this collaboration, the students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in YTS’s field programs across several districts, including Damang Batu, Kahayan Hulu Utara, Miri Manasa, Bukit Batu, and Pulang Pisau. As the internship comes…
On July 16, 2025, Yayasan Tambuhak Sinta (YTS) held a Sustainability Workshop in Pilang Village as the ACIAR-supported livelihood program came to an end. The event brought together local government, a rubber farmer group, NGOs, and private sector partners to reflect on three years of working together, discuss the challenges, and discuss how the community…
Yayasan Tambuhak Sinta took part in the session “Participatory decision-making for conservation in human–wildlife conflict contexts” at the International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB) 2025 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) in June. Our Chief Technical Advisor is presenting a reflection on our work, titled “Understanding Human–Wildlife Relationships through a Participatory Approach: Lessons…
On June 11, 2025, YTS and the Department of Sociology at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Palangka Raya (UPR), officially signed an MoU for internships, research, and community engagement. The signing took place at FISIP UPR’s Demonstration Room. Joni Rusmanto, Head of the Sociology Department, emphasized the importance of internships that truly…
Through the Kalimantan Kids Club (KKC) scholarship, YTS supports students in our partner villages to complete their education and open opportunities for the future. The program helps young people build skills and confidence so they can contribute to their communities. Amel’s journey reflects how this vision can take shape over time. In her final year…
On May 5-10, 2025, YTS, together with technical experts and members of the HKm Marikoi Hapakat social forestry group, carried out a full forest inventory in the village forest area. A total of 41 participants joined the activity. They were divided into several teams of six to seven people, with two teams specifically assigned to…
At the end of July 2023 YTS held the 3rd Forum Itah (Our Forum) in 3 subdistricts in the Gunung Mas Regency, which are Damang Batu, Miri Manasa and North Kahayan Hulu. In each subdistrict, the forum is attended by the government and community from the villages where YTS-KSK’s Community Development and Empowerment (PPM) program…
Streamlined User Experience We are excited to announce the launch of our new website, designed to enhance accessibility and provide a seamless user experience. With our previous flash-based website retired, our new platform is modern, intuitive, and user-friendly. Our aim is to connect more effectively with the public and donors, expanding our reach and providing…
