The Orang Asli communities are the best custodians and stewards of the forest. Photos: Francesco Cabras
Six years ago, Orang Asli labourer Zario Kuyu switched from his job as a rubber tapper to a farmer to earn extra income for his family. It was a bold move, but the Pahang-based Zario has no regrets.
Today, he is reaping the fruits of his labour. He’s scaled up his farm to one acre (0.4ha), where he plants various leafy greens sold to numerous markets around the state.
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The Orang Asli communities are the best custodians and stewards of the forest. Photos: Francesco Cabras
— FRANCESCO CABRAS
It is Tan’s dream to empower Penan women to be self-sufficient, financially independent and confident. Photo: Helping Hands Penan
Zario hopes more Orang Asli villagers will venture into organic farming.
Kon (in striped T-shirt) believes in the Orang Asli's potential to move towards financial independence. Photos: OA Organik
King is one of the Penan weavers who supplies her products to Helping Hands Penan. Photos: Helping Hands Penan
More Penan children now have the opportunity to gain an education thanks to Helping Hands Penan.
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