by Sidiq harjanto

The esteemed women of Sawahan return from the forest in search of gadung tubers.

On February 25, 2025, the women’s informal group “Brayan Urip” in Sawahan, Mendolo Village, transitioned into an official Women Farmers Group (KWT). Led by Sri Windriyah, with 16 members currently, the group aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices, solidarity, creativity, and local wisdom preservation.
Key Objectives & Activities:

Sustainable Food Ecosystem: The group focuses on local and organic food traditions, emphasizing how responsible food choices impact ecological balance. They process locally sourced wild plants and tubers like gadung (Dioscorea hispida), which grows in nearby forests. This initiative combines sustainable farming, biodiversity conservation, and economic empowerment for women, while also protecting the forest habitat.

Education & Community Involvement: KWT Brayan Urip actively educates the younger generation about biodiversity and conservation. Their efforts include collaborations with local organizations to hold discussions on environmental issues, aiming to ensure that cultural and ecological traditions remain rooted in the community.

The article highlights a wonderful example of community-driven conservation and empowerment, translated from original blogpost https://swaraowa.blogspot.com/2025/03/para-perempuan-penjaga-hutan-kwt-brayan.html