Healthy Homes, Healthy Future: National Health Day in Action

National Health Day (Hari Kesehatan Nasional) in Indonesia emphasises the importance of health awareness and access to healthcare for all citizens. This day is a time for reflection on the nation’s progress in health services and an opportunity to highlight the ongoing challenges faced, particularly in remote regions where limited infrastructure, accessibility issues, and a shortage of resources can make healthcare challenging to maintain and improve.

SUGIWATI MARIA NDOLU's STORY

In 1997, Sugiwati Maria Ndolu (Ibu Sugi) embarked on a journey that would change her life and become a remarkable chapter in the history of Atlas Pearls. At just 20 years old, Sugi was leaving behind her family in Kupang, stepping onto a boat that carried not only equipment and supplies but also the hopes and dreams of a pearl farming endeavor that had barely begun. It was a journey into the unknown, to a place few had ever heard of - Alyui Bay, deep in the remote reaches of West Papua.

Mutiara Kids

Our Mutiara Kids attendees in Alor have had a busy few months. Back in June, while undertaking a beach clean, they collected 3 large sacks worth of trash that had washed up on the coastline of Moru Village. The kids noticed that amongst the trash were lots of flip-flops. Flip-flops are common; they’re often forgotten on beaches or washed away while people are wading in the shallows.

Empowering Women, Changing the Climate

Climate change is one of the most urgent global challenges we face today, and addressing it effectively requires more than technological solutions. The social dimensions of climate action-particularly gender equality-are critical in creating lasting impact. Empowering women through education and healthcare access, is increasingly recognized as a powerful tool to mitigate climate change. In Indonesia the women-led organisation Perfect Fit is leading the way and Atlas pearls is proud to support their mission.

Empowering Indigenous Artisans

In many remote indigenous communities, limited access to education, resources and markets presents significant challenges to economic opportunity, often exacerbating cycles of poverty and marginalisation. Ayeivi, or "Beautiful Kawe” is a program aimed at empowering local artisans by providing a point of sale for locally made handicrafts,facilitating the purchase of tools and findings with profits from sales, and supporting makers with branding and marketing material and strategy.