Mama Noken Communities Preserve Culture and Village Economy
Traditional women's groups in West Papua, known as 'Mama Noken,' are preserving their region's economy and culture by protecting forests and continuing the craft of noken making. However, declining interest among the youth poses a significant challenge.
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