Sahabat Laut Lestari has achieved a significant milestone by being selected as a winner in the prestigious Ocean Resilience Innovation Challenge (ORIC23). This program a collaborative effort between the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA), the Swiss Re Foundation, the UK’s Blue Planet Fund, and the U.S. Department of State, provides mentorship, leadership training, and funding to help promising, locally-led innovative projects scale up.
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Sahabat Laut Lestari’s winning project, the PerahuApp, is a mobile application designed to empower small-scale fishers in Indonesia by enabling them to log their fishing data. This data collection empowers fishers to improve their operations, increase the traceability of their catch, and ultimately achieve greater economic security.
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PerahuApp: Technological Solution for Sustainable Fisheries
The PerahuApp is a game-changer for Indonesian fishers, addressing several critical challenges within the fishing industry. By integrating catch information (fishing grounds, gear, landing data) with economic records (fisher-to-buyer transactions), the app provides a comprehensive overview of fishing activities. This data is crucial for ensuring compliance with global market requirements for traceability, allowing fishers to secure a fair value for their catch.
© sahabatlautlestari.comThe app’s impact extends beyond improved economic outcomes. By tracking business operations, PerahuApp provides a financial record that fishers can use to access bank loans and government grants, further enhancing their financial stability. Moreover, the app plays a vital role in combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing by promoting transparency and traceability within the supply chain.
ORIC Leadership Academy
Sahabat Laut Lestari’s win in ORIC23 marks a pivotal moment in their mission to empower Indonesian fishers. This prestigious recognition and the program’s comprehensive support package will propel the organization’s efforts to scale PerahuApp and reach a wider audience.
The ORIC Leadership Academy, a key component of the program, will equip Sahabat Laut Lestari’s team with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the challenges of scaling their project. This intensive workshop, taking place in London from September 10-12, 2024, will bring together a diverse group of passionate individuals to foster collaboration and inspire innovative solutions for ocean management.
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Mentoring: Foundation for Sahabat Laut Lestari
The mentorship program provided by ORIC has already proven to be instrumental in guiding Sahabat Laut Lestari’s progress. Through targeted guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs, project implementers, and ocean experts, the organization has been able to refine its business model, forge strategic collaborations, and strengthen working relationships.
This tailored support has not only addressed immediate challenges but also laid the foundation for long-term sustainability and scalability. As Sahabat Laut Lestari continues to evolve and refine its approach, the potential for positive change in coastal communities grows exponentially.
A Global Collaboration for Ocean Resilience
The Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA), the driving force behind ORIC23, embodies a collaborative approach to tackling complex ocean-related challenges. This multi-sector alliance, uniting governments, financial institutions, insurance industry leaders, environmental organizations, and representatives from the Global South, demonstrates the power of collective action in addressing pressing environmental issues.
ORRAA’s support for Sahabat Laut Lestari signifies the global recognition of the organization’s impactful work. This collaboration opens new avenues for sustainable fishing practices and improved livelihoods in coastal communities, contributing to a brighter, more resilient future for Indonesia’s coastal regions and beyond.
