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 Reno Nanda Pratama For generations, the sea has been a source of livelihood for coastal communities. These communities rely on the ocean to sustain their lives, primarily through fishing. As of 2023, the ILO continues to categorize fishing as one of the most dangerous occupations in the world, contributing significantly to approximately 200,000 work-related…
by Stella F. Situmorang, Supriyadin Hello, Happy People! We’re Stella Farica Situmorang and Supriyadin, two college students interning at MDPI this August 2024. We’re both studying Aquatic Resource Management at Udayana University, and when we heard about MDPI, we knew we had to check it out. Spoiler: It was absolutely worth it. Why we choose…
by Muhammad Alzaki Tristi Celebrating the National Fisheries Day 2024 and Free Nutritious Meal Month, MDPI held an educational outreach event combined with a nutritious lunch distribution at Sumerta 10 Public Primary School, Denpasar, Bali. The activity, aimed at students from grades 1-6, created an engaging and interactive learning atmosphere. Held on Saturday (07/12), the…
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Get the opportunity to actively engage in fishery community development programs with experienced practitioners.
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