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 M. A. Indira Prameswari “Gentlemen, this is a rare opportunity,” an extension officer’s voice crackled over the village loudspeaker. “If you do not register your vessel now, you will have to bring it to the port independently to do so.” This message echoed for a clear reason. On March 13, 2026, hundreds of fishers…
by Arroyan Suwarno & Muhammad Alzaki Tristi On the eastern coast of Bali, specifically in Seraya Timur Village, the sea is more than just a landscape. It is a living space, a workplace, and a cultural sphere passed down through generations. The local fishers, known as bendega, have long managed the sea in their own…
Coastal community’s resilience built upon its health and safety has become increasingly vital. Given the high occupational risks they face at sea, safety is non-negotiable. For fishing families, access to routine preventive healthcare near their daily activities serves not only to their benefit, but also to the fishery sector productivity. MDPI addressed the demand by…
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.
