On 10 April 2021, Ranu Welum held a film premiere with the villagers in Talekoi for its newest documentary, entitled Kaharapen, which means ‘whom we put our hope’.
“We have this saying ‘Penyang Hinje Simpei,’” she says of her motivation for her work. “It is from the Sangiang language, a language that is usually used when carrying out rituals of communicating with ancestral spirits and means ‘unity and oneness.’ I think in the context of restoration, this saying encourages every one of us to always work hand-in-hand together to protect our Mother Earth and walk in the same direction.”
With topic on Forest, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth and Employment, Emmanuela shared the Dayak perspective on seeing the forests and wildlife. “People see forests, they see money. They talk about economic value. It’s different for us. We see forests, we see life,” said Emmanuela.
In celebrating the International Women’s Day 2021, RWF launched a campaign called BAWI (Brave, Aspiring, Wise, Intelligent). The purpose is to highlight the works and achievements by Dayak women who have inspired many people and impacted their communities.