By Jenny Sanem | Buayan youth
The youth from Buayan recently embarked on a fundraising drive, selling t-shirts to the Ulu Papar community and the general public in Kota Kinabalu. Proceeds from the sale will be channeled to the TAKADA taskfoce to cover activity expenses to fight the proposed Kaiduan Dam, which would flood Ulu Papar traditional territory. Indirectly, this drive is also an opportunity to carry out a peaceful campaign to raise awareness, particularly among government authorities responsible in preserving and conserving sacred and cultural sites in Ulu Papar that are important features for the state of Sabah. It demonstrates the power and strength of a united community that does not agree with the proposed dam.
Anne and Khairulfattah volunteered to design the t-shirts, with full support of other Buayan youth, and are also spearheading the sales of the t-shirts. The youth are hopeful for both advice and financial support from concerned parties, enabling them to continue efforts to object to the construction of the dam. Jenny, who has been involved in research activities and outreach efforts highlighting the biocultural heritage of Ulu Papar, says “We need to stand together to fight for our land; our traditional lifestyles are strongly intertwined with nature.”
The printing of the 200 t-shirts available for this drive was made possible through the generous support of GlobalGiving donors.
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