The Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (SADIA)
A Communal Space for Poverty Alleviation (Ruai Chawan)
Urban poverty among Malaysia’s indigenous people is a hidden but growing issue.
The Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (SADIA) and residents of Kampung Chawan are strengthening efforts to alleviate poverty and ensure education for their children.
By establishing their own ruai – a communal space – SADIA and Kampung Chawan demonstrate how innovation and successful solutions to urban issues can be built on and inspired by indigenous traditions and culture.
Pre school tuition class conducted at one of the squatter houses. Their teacher was a volunteer from within the community itself.
Health Screening for the community conducted by LPPKN (Lembaga Penduduk dan Pembangunan Keluarga Negara) as part of the health programme
Income generation training programme conducted at SADIA Office under the guidance of Sarawak Craft Council
Collecting socioeconomic data by the resident group from the community
