The Story of Vanilla Village School: From Pessimism to Believing in Change
Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) has a high economic value. No wonder it is known as green gold and has become one of the most popular products on an international scale. With a price of US$200 or equivalent to Rp.2.85 million per 500gr, vanilla beans are ranked as the third most expensive spice in the world. Local […]
Jakson Wambaliau: from Social Transformation School Cadre to Vanilla Cultivation Trainer
After attending the Social Transformation School (STS) in Keerom District, Papua Province, Jackson Wambaliau continues to develop his skill and assist surrounding communities. The cadre, who came from Warlef Village in Senggi District, shares his knowledge on vanilla cultivation methods that he learned during STS to local communities in his village. Not only on vanilla […]
Head of Warlef Village: The Social Transformation School Increases Knowledge on Vanilla Plants Potentials
The man walked slowly past several gamal tree stands covered with vanilla plants in the garden behind the house. He then stacked the coconut husks he had brought with him, circling the other gamal tree stands on the 50 x 30 meter plot. “I planted 100 vanilla trees,” he said (20/2). He is Yehuda Kmur, […]
