In the last 5 years Indonesia has seen remarkable growth in civil society organizations. In a nation of more than 200 million people, these groups pursue many causes, including local governance reform, human rights issues, and natural resource management. The images here include: a women's rights group in Aceh; a mangrove reforestation project in East Kalimantan ; an environmental group combating the negative effects of illegal gold mining in North Sulawesi; a women's rights group in Central Java; and community development organizations in Papua. |