That morning, the hall of KSP Kopdit Citra Hidup Tribuana in Kalabahi was busier than usual. Fifty young faces had come from all five corners of Alor — Teluk Mutiara, Kabola, Alor Barat Laut, Alor Tengah Utara, and Alor Barat Daya — sitting side by side, wearing the same brown vests bearing the same emblem. They barely knew one another yet, but that day, 27 July 2026, they began sharing one identity: Aruna Muda. Over three days, that room became the birthplace of a big idea b

With support from TFCCA, Nautika Foundation has launched an 18-month programme to strengthen coral reef management in the Alor Archipelago Marine Park. The programme began with FPIC activities in three villages and a district-level kick-off to support collaboration, technology use, community capacity building, and sustainable, data-driven conservation.

Threads of woven cloth never stand alone. They are born from patient hands, from stories passed down through generations, and from long-standing relationships between people, nature, and culture. In Alor, ikat weaving is not merely fabric, it is a living language rooted in the everyday lives of women weavers. From 15 to 17 November 2025, that language found a broader space to be heard. Alor Regency hosted the Technical Guidance Program on Enhancing the Competitiveness of Alor

Nautika Foundation continues to strengthen collaboration in Alor through programs that empower coastal communities, promoting marine conservation in the process. Working alongside local women’s groups, youth, and government representatives, Nautika integrates sustainable livelihood initiatives, such as weaving and fish processing, with ongoing efforts to protect the ocean. This collaboration embodies a shared vision of economic resilience and environmental stewardship for Alo

Weaving Hope in Alor’s Oceans and Coasts in 2024 The year 2024 marked a pivotal moment in the journey of Nautika Foundation, a local...