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Long Sam Project

LONG SAM is a term from the Dayak world and refers to an area in East Kalimantan near the Kelay River. This area is divided into: Wehea with 22,000 hectares Lesan with 13,000 hectares the Animal Rescue Center. To access the Lesan Camp or the Animal Rescue Center, one must travel by boat on the Kalay River. The boat leaves from Merasa village. There are 6 rangers working in Wehea, and currently 2 in Lesan. The rangers conduct patrols, report on the status of the area, and add their assessments of any problems...

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Sewing for Living: A Rotary Project That Wraps the World in Yarn and Love

Sewing for Living: A Rotary Project That Wraps the World in Yarn and Love The Sewing for Living project is sponsored by Rotary Club Bali Ubud Sunset [RCBUS]. RCBUS teaches local women to use a sewing machine and to crochet. Balinese women have always had multiple jobs: taking care children and family, doing all the housework, providing help to the community, and assisting at temple and cultural events, among other duties.  It is important for women to make their own money, not only for their self-esteem, but to enable each of them to...

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