Founded in July 2013, Yayasan Masyarakat dan Perikanan Indonesia (MDPI) is a national NGO on a mission to empower coastal communities to achieve sustainability by supporting community organization and harnessing market forces. Our vision is thriving coastal communities who are active participants and leaders in sustainable fisheries management.
Our organization is founded on the belief that empowered and financially secure fishing communities are essential for achieving sustainable fisheries. We focus on small-scale fisheries to promote sustainable, fair, and traceable seafood supply chains. The MDPI program series is designed for tangible and lasting outcomes within the communities we engage with.
MDPI develops the necessary mechanisms and tools to gather and analyze fisheries data, enabling adaptive fisheries management practices. We take a comprehensive approach that involves data collection, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building.
MDPI empowers and strengthens the capacities of coastal communities, enabling them to actively participate in fisheries management and advocate for their well-being. We foster leadership, organizational skills, and knowledge sharing.
MDPI is the leader of traceability-based technology implementation to capture events and data from hook to plate to ensure small-scale fisheries are in compliance with the domestic regulations and export market requirements.
by Marwan Adam, Putra Satria Timur A collision in the waters of North Maluku has sparked a litmus test for Indonesia’s maritime regulations, after a licensed Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) owned by small-scale fishers in the Obi Strait was destroyed by a passing industrial barge in late September 2025. Sarno La Jiwa, an administrator for…
by M. A. Indira Prameswari Denpasar, Bali—December 1, 2025, MDPI hosted a charity dinner titled “Sustainable Fisheries For Food Security: The Untold Stories of Tuna Fishers in Maluku and Bali” at Hyatt Regency, Bali, on November 28, 2025. The event gathered 47 guests from the fisheries processing industry, retails and restaurants, media, banking, government, and…
by Reno Nanda Pratama Every time her husband’s small boat disappears behind the horizon, Nurfita Thalib watches until it is swallowed by the sea line. She never knows if the vessel will return laden with fish, or if it will carry back nothing but a crew exhausted from fighting the waves. Yet, one constant remains:…
We invite you to support coastal communities in their commitment to sustainable and responsible fisheries management.
Get the opportunity to actively engage in fishery community development programs with experienced practitioners.
