As we enter a new season of growth and reflection, the LINI Foundation would like to wish all who celebrated a joyful and peaceful Eid Mubarak. May this season bring blessings, health, and prosperity to you and your loved ones.
Empowering Field Staff Through Training at the LATC
In February, the LINI Aquaculture and Training Centre (LATC) hosted an internal capacity-building session for our field staff from various regions. The training focused on facilitation with compassion, introducing practical tools for effective community engagement. One of the key topics, financial literacy, aimed to strengthen our team’s ability to support communities in managing household and group finances, a crucial component of sustainable livelihoods.
Women’s Group Formation in Banggai: Strengthening Local Economies
In Banggai Kepulauan, LINI supported the formation of a women-led group for processing and marketing fishery products, known as POKLAHSAR (Kelompok Pengolah dan Pemasar Hasil Perikanan). This group aims to add value to local fishery resources while empowering women in coastal communities through economic independence, skill-building, and peer collaboration.
Combating Stunting Through School Engagement in Selayar
LINI’s “Goes to School” program in Selayar expanded this year to include nutrition awareness. The initiative aims to help prevent stunting and malnutrition by educating students from primary to high school in Kahu-Kahu and Mekar Indah villages about healthy eating habits, particularly the role of fish in a balanced and nutritious diet.
LINI at the Maritime Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference (25–27 February, Singapore)
On the international stage, LINI participated in the Maritime Illegal Wildlife Trade Workshop organized by CEFAS UK in Singapore. During the event, we presented our Coral Identification Guidebook, a resource designed to support law enforcement officers and stakeholders in distinguishing between legal and illegal coral in trade. This contribution reflects LINI’s ongoing commitment to bridging science, community engagement, and enforcement.
Community Voices in Focus: Marine Safari Bali Talkshow (14 March)
Representing LINI, Nyka joined a community gathering and talk show organized by Marine Safari Bali. This platform provided an opportunity to share LINI’s initiatives in promoting sustainable marine aquarium trade and empowering coastal communities, while engaging the broader public in conversations about marine conservation and responsible tourism.
Through both local and international engagement, LINI continues to work alongside communities, partners, and stakeholders to promote sustainable fisheries, conservation, and livelihoods. We are grateful for your continued support and look forward to sharing more updates in the coming months.
By Gayatri Reksodihardjo-Lilley
