Soul Initiatives
Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua, Indonesia
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Founded in 2023, Soul Initiatives is a non-governmental organisation based in Raja Ampat Regency, Indonesia working on nature & wildlife conservation, environment & climate, water & sanitation +2 more.
Soul Initiatives is a non-profit organisation based on Kri Island in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. It works to protect the marine ecosystems of Raja Ampat through waste management and recycling, mooring line installation to reduce anchor damage to coral reefs, mangrove rehabilitation, coral reef restoration, and community projects such as water filter provision. It also runs educational presentations on ocean conservation, waste management and responsible tourism for locals and visitors, and focuses its work on Kri Island, Mansuar Island and the nearby Yenbuba Village. It is funded largely by donations and crowdfunding, and works with SEA People (Orang Laut).
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Cleaner Raja Ampat (waste management)
Environment & Climate · Indonesia
Collects, sorts and processes ocean plastic in Raja Ampat, with plans for a recycling centre on Waisai Island and plastic-based products made by local people.
Mooring lines for Raja Ampat
Nature & Wildlife conservation · Indonesia
Installs mooring lines so dive boats and liveaboards can anchor without damaging coral reefs, including sites near Yenbuba Village and the dive centre.
Mangrove rehabilitation
Nature & Wildlife conservation · Indonesia
Grows mangrove seedlings in a nursery for planting in damaged coastal areas, with a tree-adoption option for supporters.
Support a Local Water Filters
Water & Sanitation · Indonesia
Provides communities with water filters to reduce firewood use for boiling water, helping protect mangroves and provide safe drinking water.
Coral reef restoration
Nature & Wildlife conservation · Indonesia
Restores degraded coral reefs in Raja Ampat in collaboration with SEA People (Orang Laut) and local communities.
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SEA People (SEApeople Orang Laut)
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