(handshake between Mr. Heri Widodo and Geda Lias as a symbol of partnership)
The presentation and discussion of the concept of local food independence was conducted on Monday (11/10/21) at Beriulou village hall, Mentawai, West Sumatra.The event was attended by representatives of YSI, local village government, BPD, CBO Roro sibau, farmers & fishermen groups, karang taruna, PKK groups, as well as local residents.
(meeting participants)
The Beriulou village government through Mr. Geda Lias as the new village head committed to synergize with YSI in terms of local Food Independence and appointed the SHEEP Indonesia Foundation to be a Critical Partner for its village government.This is done to encourage the creation of transparent and accountable village governance.
(One of the meeting participants who expressed his opinion)
The meeting was attended by 50 participants involving villagers to give their proposals and views related to local food independence programs and other programs needed for the benefit of the community in the future.