Collective Action Award winner: Indigenous People of Jargaria, Aru Islands Indonesia

Collective Action Award winner: Indigenous People of Jargaria, Aru Islands Indonesia

One of RRI’s 2025 Collective Action Award winners, the Indigenous People of Jargaria, are leaders of Indonesia’s powerful #SaveAru movement. From the Aru Islands, their collective resistance has inspired one of the country’s most influential grassroots environmental efforts—defending 1.9 million hectares of ancestral forest and marine territory from destructive development. Despite ongoing threats, their fight is a powerful reminder of what communities can achieve when they stand united for their land, culture, and future. Watch their story of resilience, resistance, and hope. And click here to learn more → https://ow.ly/iuEH50WwcA7