“When I was an illegal logger, I was always worried about being chased and arrested for cutting down the forest. Now that I have handed over the senso, I can be much calmer and more relaxed. Hopefully my new job as a fisherman and boat builder will be more blessed.” Ujang Roni (60 years old) The difficulty in accessing other jobs has forced people around the Kalimantan forest to work as illegal loggers to support their families. They work with various threats and dangers. Life is at stake An illegal logger must live with the shadow of death. They face the risk of being hit by wood and heavy equipment, encountering poisonous plants or venomous wild animals, or contracting zoonotic diseases such as malaria and hepatitis. Living far from family and settlements for a long period of time also makes their quality of life less than adequate. Not to mention they always have to be wary of the forest police. If caught, they can be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison and leave their families. The Impact is Serious In their lifetime, an illegal logger can cut down up to thousands of trees in the Kalimantan rainforest which is rich in biodiversity. Endemic animals such as orangutans, proboscis monkeys, or hornbills will lose their homes and become increasingly endangered. In addition, forest destruction will also threaten the health of the people living around them. Even more broadly, forest destruction also contributes to the climate crisis which will have an impact on the world community. 

This donation will be distributed as business capital assistance for illegal loggers in the forests of Kalimantan. The hope is that they can completely switch their livelihoods and live prosperously without having to destroy the forest. It will cost Rp. 1,000,000,000 to help 100 loggers switch to jobs that do not damage the forest. Let's be part of the transformation of loggers to jobs that support forest sustainability!