Jajal Wae Sustainable Agri-tourism
In the Ngawi region of East Java, Indonesia, women often struggle to earn a sustainable income to support their families. High levels of poverty, poor education, and discriminatory social and cultural norms have resulted in women having low wages and limited opportunities. In search of work, women in the Ngawi region must often leave their families to secure work in larger cities, the nature of which is often physically demanding and poorly paid.
Together with our implementing partner in Indonesia, Dreamdelion, we can assist alleviate this situation. The ‘Jajal Wae Sustainable Agri-tourism’ project creates social change for women in Ngawi, and through economic empowerment, the project establishes a formal eco-tourism management group and helps to create business opportunities for over 170 women.
“I have been involved in Girikerto’s tourism development since the very beginning in 2017. It was a male-dominated world; I was the odd one out. Now if you visit the Jajal Wae trip and the market, you’ll see women at the heart of it, front and centre. I could not be more proud of the improvement in gender equality this project has brought to our village. Our mothers have become confident and are proud of the great products they produce and sell together.” – Project Participant
As part of the project, participants are involved in activities including:
- Training in sustainable tourism management, financial management, leadership skills, marketing, product development and other income generating skills
- Education on domestic violence and training on gender equality and advocacy
- Organising tourist activities and trips in Ngawi, such as homestays, guided tours and traditional markets.
Strengthening women’s economic resilience elevates their status, contributing to stronger and more equitable communities.
Find out more about our partner, Dreamdelion, here.
This project is supported by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).