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A Dapur Komunitas offers a holistic approach by blending social cohesion, cultural preservation & environmental sustainability. It provides a space where Balinese women can build practical skills, foster deep connections, and take on leadership roles, all while honouring their cultural heritage.

Pentingnya memiliki dapur komunitas

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Mempelajari Permakultur dan Keberlanjutan

Mempelajari Permakultur dan Keberlanjutan

Dapur ini berfungsi sebagai tempat berkumpul di mana para wanita lokal dapat bertemu secara rutin. Ini menciptakan lingkungan yang mendukung di mana mereka dapat berbagi pengalaman, belajar dari satu sama lain, dan membangun hubungan.


Dapur ini mendorong kolaborasi dan memperkuat ikatan komunitas, karena para wanita berkumpul untuk memasak, berbagi makanan, dan mewariskan resep tradisional.

Mempelajari Permakultur dan Keberlanjutan

Mempelajari Permakultur dan Keberlanjutan

Mempelajari Permakultur dan Keberlanjutan

Dapur komunitas dapat berfungsi sebagai ruang pendidikan di mana para wanita diperkenalkan dengan prinsip-prinsip permakultur, seperti menanam makanan mereka sendiri, pengomposan, dan praktik pertanian yang berkelanjutan.


Dengan memasukkan permakultur dalam operasi dapur (misalnya, menanam rempah-rempah dan sayuran di sekitar dapur, mengomposkan sisa makanan, dan menggunakan bahan lokal yang organik), para wanita dapat belajar bagaimana mengurangi jejak lingkungan mereka.


Memahami pentingnya keberlanjutan dalam produksi makanan juga dapat meningkatkan kesehatan keluarga mereka dan ekosistem lokal.

Melestarikan dan Membagikan Warisan

Mempelajari Permakultur dan Keberlanjutan

Melestarikan dan Membagikan Warisan

Dengan fokus pada metode memasak tradisional Bali, dapur ini menjadi ruang di mana generasi muda dapat belajar dan menghargai pengetahuan kuliner leluhur.


Ini memberikan kesempatan bagi generasi yang lebih tua untuk mengajarkan wanita muda bagaimana menyiapkan hidangan lokal menggunakan bahan-bahan tradisional, memperkuat praktik budaya dan mewariskan kebijaksanaan yang mungkin hilang begitu saja.

Pemberdayaan Ekonomi

Memperkuat Pariwisata Berkelanjutan Bali

Melestarikan dan Membagikan Warisan

Dapur komunitas dapat membuka pintu bagi wanita untuk mempelajari keterampilan yang dapat dipasarkan, seperti seni kuliner, pengawetan makanan, dan bahkan manajemen bisnis (jika mereka memilih untuk menjual produk atau layanan mereka).


Seiring wanita menguasai pengetahuan baru, mereka dapat menemukan peluang untuk menjual produk yang berkelanjutan (misalnya, selai organik, rempah-rempah lokal, atau makanan siap saji), menghasilkan pendapatan bagi keluarga mereka.


Wanita juga dapat terlibat dalam pelatihan dan fasilitasi lokakarya, memberikan mereka pengetahuan serta kesempatan untuk mengajarkan orang lain, yang pada gilirannya meningkatkan rasa percaya diri dan kemampuan kepemimpinan mereka.

Pemberdayaan melalui Pendidikan

Memperkuat Pariwisata Berkelanjutan Bali

Memperkuat Pariwisata Berkelanjutan Bali

Dapur komunitas dapat menyelenggarakan lokakarya tentang gizi, pola makan sehat, memasak dengan bahan lokal, dan teknik pengawetan makanan, yang semuanya penting untuk kesehatan komunitas.


Dengan mempelajari kemandirian melalui permakultur, wanita mendapatkan keterampilan untuk menciptakan mata pencaharian yang lebih tahan lama dan berkelanjutan bagi diri mereka sendiri dan keluarga mereka.


Hal ini juga memberikan mereka platform untuk memimpin: wanita yang memahami keberlanjutan dan permakultur dapat menjadi duta lokal, membagikan pengetahuan mereka kepada orang lain di komunitas dan lebih jauh lagi.

Memperkuat Pariwisata Berkelanjutan Bali

Memperkuat Pariwisata Berkelanjutan Bali

Memperkuat Pariwisata Berkelanjutan Bali

Melalui kolaborasi dengan inisiatif ekowisata, dapur komunitas dapat menjadi tempat di mana para wisatawan ikut serta dalam kelas memasak atau lokakarya keberlanjutan, yang tidak hanya membawa pendapatan bagi komunitas, tetapi juga meningkatkan kesadaran tentang pentingnya sistem pangan lokal.


Saat wisatawan mempelajari makanan dan budaya Bali, mereka juga memperoleh wawasan tentang praktik permakultur di daerah tersebut dan pentingnya menjaga kelestarian tanah, memperdalam hubungan antara penduduk lokal dan pengunjung.

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Support building Mawija community kitchen in Tabanan, Bali

Help us build a community kitchen in one of Bali’s villages—where local women can gather, share, and learn sustainable cooking practices, permaculture, and farming traditions.


Your support will directly contribute to:

• Empowering Balinese women with new skills and opportunities

• Preserving Bali’s cultural heritage and local farming wisdom

• Building a sustainable future for generations to come


Every contribution helps us get closer to making this dream a reality. 

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MAWIJA community kitchen

Purpose

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Purpose

A safe space where locals can come together to share skills, support one another, and preserve cultural traditions while fostering a sense of empowerment and belonging.

Process

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Purpose

First Dapur Komunitas will be built in the village of Tabanan regency. 


We plan to finish the project by March/April 2025

Accountability

Accountability

Accountability

All received donations will be used for designated purpose: building the community kitchen, supplies and further organising educational programs, workshops, and gatherings. All activities for Balinese people will be free of charge. 


A report will be published providing the details about the use of received funds, the amount of events organised, community interest and attendance. 

Impact

Accountability

Accountability

By providing women with the opportunity to develop culinary skills, generate income, and collaborate in a safe environment, it empowers them to contribute to the local economy in meaningful ways. This initiative helps preserve traditional Balinese cuisine while promoting sustainable practices and local food sourcing. Over time, it can stimulate the growth of a thriving food tourism sector, boost local entrepreneurship, and encourage greater self-sufficiency, leading to a more resilient and diverse economy in Bali. Additionally, by fostering greater gender equality and community support, the kitchen can become a catalyst for broader social change, benefiting future generations.

Importance of having a community kitchen

Fostering a Sense of Community

Learning Permaculture and Sustainability

Learning Permaculture and Sustainability

The kitchen serves as a gathering place where local women can meet regularly. It creates a supportive environment where they can share experiences, learn from one another, and build relationships.  


It encourages collaboration and strengthens community ties, as the women come together to cook, share meals, and pass down traditional recipes.

Learning Permaculture and Sustainability

Learning Permaculture and Sustainability

Learning Permaculture and Sustainability

The community kitchen can serve as an educational space where women are introduced to permaculture principles, such as growing their own food, composting, and sustainable farming practices. 


By incorporating permaculture into the kitchen’s operations (e.g., growing herbs and vegetables nearby, composting food scraps, and using local, organic ingredients), women can learn how to reduce their environmental footprint.  


Understanding the importance of sustainability in food production can also improve the health of their families and the local ecosystem.

Preserving and Sharing Heritage

Learning Permaculture and Sustainability

Preserving and Sharing Heritage

By focusing on traditional Balinese cooking methods, the kitchen becomes a space where the younger generation can learn and appreciate ancestral culinary knowledge. 


 It offers an opportunity for older generations to teach younger women how to prepare local dishes using traditional ingredients, reinforcing cultural practices and passing down wisdom that might otherwise be lost.

Economic Empowerment

Strengthening Bali’s Sustainable Tourism

Preserving and Sharing Heritage

A community kitchen can open doors for women to learn marketable skills such as culinary arts, food preservation, and even business management (if they choose to sell their products or services).  


As women acquire new knowledge, they may find opportunities to sell sustainable products (e.g., organic jams, local spices, or prepared meals), generating income for their families.  


Women can also be involved in the training and facilitation of workshops, providing them with both knowledge and the opportunity to teach others, enhancing their confidence and leadership abilities.

Empowerment through Education

Strengthening Bali’s Sustainable Tourism

Strengthening Bali’s Sustainable Tourism

A community kitchen can host workshops on nutrition, healthy eating, cooking with local ingredients, and food preservation techniques, all of which are important for community health.  


By learning about self-sufficiency through permaculture, women gain the tools to create more resilient, sustainable livelihoods for themselves and their families.  


This also gives them a platform to lead: women who understand sustainability and permaculture can become local ambassadors, sharing their knowledge with others in the community and beyond.

Strengthening Bali’s Sustainable Tourism

Strengthening Bali’s Sustainable Tourism

Strengthening Bali’s Sustainable Tourism

Through collaborations with eco-tourism initiatives, the kitchen can become a site where tourists participate in cooking classes or sustainability workshops, bringing income to the community and raising awareness about the importance of local food systems.  


As tourists learn about Balinese food and culture, they also gain insight into the region’s permaculture practices and the importance of preserving the land, deepening the connection between locals and visitors.

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