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BURNMongabay IndonesiaJun 26, 2026

From a simple tambak in Lombok, mangrove crabs finance children's schooling and rice purchases without any help

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Final score
6.06
Confidence
8/10
Amount
7M CBWD

AI justification

Grassroots empowerment with measurable SDG alignment and no institutional harm. | Eli Ernawati's initiative exemplifies grassroots empowerment, aligning with multiple SDGs by promoting gender equality, poverty reduction, and sustainable livelihoods without external dependency. The absence of institutional support highlights systemic gaps but does not negate the positive ethical impact of her actions.