Rose’s (right) freshly harvested ginger to used to make Everything Tambunan products like ginger floss and ginger juice. Photos: Everything Tambunan
Sabahan homemaker Rose Petrus Payak was 55 when she took a leap of faith and ventured into ginger farming.
In 2018, the Tambunan-based woman became a member of the Women Support Group Tambunan Enterprise (WSGTE), a social enterprise that aims to make it possible for members to make an income for themselves while sustaining its own continued advocacy against gender-based violence.
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Ginger and spice and all things nice
Rose’s (right) freshly harvested ginger to used to make Everything Tambunan products like ginger floss and ginger juice. Photos: Everything Tambunan
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Everything Tambunan (ET) is a community project that aims to generate income for Tambunan’s women ginger farmers.
The Tambunan ginger farmers take charge of everything, from the production of their ginger products to quality control and packaging.
The concept of ‘collectivity’ aligns with the spirit of ‘semangat kekitaan’ (community spirit), which promotes a strong sense of belonging among rural communities in Sabah, says Chin.
Tambunan is renowned for its aromatic ginger. Ginger slices are sundried before being packed and sold online.
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It is important for women to work together to overcome issues such as financial freedom and oppression, says Rose (right).
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