The Power of Mama

Community-Based Conservation Initiative

Tatler Asia

The Power of Mama empowers women to lead community-based conservation efforts and protect Indonesia's natural ecosystems

Empowering over 120 local women across ten villages since 2022, The Power of Mama (TPOM) is a women-led conservation initiative supported by Yayasan Inisiasi Alam Rehabilitasi Indonesia (YIARI) in Ketapang, West Kalimantan. Mobilizing mothers as frontline environmental leaders, the initiative drives vital forest patrols, wildfire prevention, and community education to safeguard local ecosystems and wildlife habitats. Far beyond a traditional conservation program, TPOM harnesses the power of collective action to demonstrate how women can spearhead meaningful, lasting change for their communities and future generations.

Impacted Industries


  • Sustainability