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Plastic skulls!

By respecting the local people they have stopped hunting and eating the Macaques as bushmeat and actually now are protecting our wildlife in the Masarang forest. We are proud of that achievement.

New nursery in Tomohon

The employees of Masarang are working hard besides the sugar factory in Tomohon to build a nursery for producing sugar palm seedlings for various projects in Kalimantan and Sulawesi

Masarang rescues animals from the illegal trade

In the past days our animal rescue center Tasikoki, in cooperation with the local police raided and confiscated numerous endangered animals in North Sulawesi. Lees meer

New rainforest with help of a miracle tree..

Masarang conducts reforestation that is more productive for nature, animals and humans. Read about unique reforestation where a miracle tree plays a crucial role. Read more

Willie Smits and his struggle for nature

Willie Smits has already been fighting for 25 years for the orangutan, nature conservation and the rights of local people. Watch videos on the threats and on Willie's activities. Click here to watch

Thumbs up for the supporters of Masarang!

Thanks to supporters who donated money on this website, twenty scholarships were recently granted to children in North Sulawesi. In the picture are the happy recipients, parents and Masarang employees. read more

Willie Smits

Willie Smits has already been working in Indonesia for 30 years. Willie's goal is to preserve as much valuable nature as possible for future generations.
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Blog Willie 10 February 2012

Willie continues his earlier blog from 24 January and tells about the events with the Dayak in West-Kalimantan.Lees het volledige artikel



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    Masarang website updated!

    Maybe you've already seen it ... the Masarang website is partly renewed.

    New project manager sugar palms in West Kalimantan

    Masarang's master tapper Nico is already approaching the age of 55, which is the age at which people in Indonesia usually retire. Next to that, the enthusiasm and demand for sugar palms in West-Kalimantan are increasing.

    New plant project in West Kalimantan

    At the end of 2012 we started a project in West Kalimantan to secure the rich plant knowledge of the Dayak for future generations.

    Plastic skulls!

    At the end of 2012 we have been awarding scholarships and that is a happy occasion.


About Masarang

The Masarang Foundation led by Willie Smits fights deforestation, the extinction of the wildlife and child poverty - global issues that will ultimately affect us all. Masarang implements solutions that are actively supported by the local population and have proven to be effective at low cost. In 2007, the BBC appointed Masarang as one of the 12 best charities worldwide.

Presentation People Planet Profit, sugar palm is the future of our world

Presentation Willie Smits, solutions to the global energy crisis by using the sugar palm (press 4 arrows button for larger image)



Projects

Reforestation
Objectives
Results

Saving endangered animal species and biodiversity
Objectives
Tasikoki animal rescue center

Support for culture and activities
Results
Sustainable agriculture

Environmental education and study scholarships Objectives
Results

The role of sugar palm in Masarang projects
Sugar Palm a miraculous tree