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.
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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 communitiesย weย engageย 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.
โI always imagine how small-scale fishers can continue fishing while their voices are heard by the government. This is crucial for fisheries management policies to become adaptable and practical for their needs.โ – Putra Satria Timur, Fisheries Lead, MDPI At the 2024 Tokyo Sustainable Seafood Summit (TSSS), one of Asiaโs largest forums for sustainable…
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by: Zaki Tristi The sound of coarse, rugged volcanic dark sand of Tehoru coastline brushed by the waves broke the still evening. A slight drizzling rain greeted us, unbothered, who were waiting for the fishers to come home from the open ocean. Once we saw their silhouettes, the still beach turned bustling with groups of…
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.
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Thanks to your generous support, we can continue making a lasting difference for small-scale fishers and coastal communities in Indonesia.
