First Person: The Indonesian power ranger

First person: the Indonesian power guard

Ega, known by her nickname, was one of 15 women selected to participate in the UN Development Program-supported Perempuan Inspiratif Mitra Polhut (Inspiring Women to Partner with Forest Rangers) initiative, which aims to Nani Wartabone National Park and provide opportunities to nearby communities. “I have always been passionate about nature and conservation. I grew up

First Person: The Indonesian power ranger

Conservation jobs are scarce in the leafy village of Toraut, Indonesia, so when 27-year-old Fadlun Arrayan Bonde returned from university, she answered a call for women to help to patrol the neighbouring national park. She ended up forging a dynamic new career path to protect nature while transforming her community.