PUNDEN is a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Nganjuk which was established as a response to injustice. There has been no organization/group trying to make any changes around Nganjuk Indonesia. This organization is a non-profit oriented and independent organization. PUNDEN was established in Nganjuk by various woman activists, farmers and ex-student movements on April 22 2004 coinciding with the World Earth Day and a day after Kartini day. As an association, to make the villages independent, PUNDEN has tried to make any changes by building capacities of institutions, strengthening capacities of organizations and communities, and conducting advocacy against policies that have not sided with the people.
PUNDEN is committed to promoting human rights in the villages toward community independence and sovereignty, since the independence of all should start from the independence of small communities. It is expected that the independence and sovereignty of the village communities will grow and spread effectively. Communities are positioned as the actors of changes to determine their sovereignty and independency.
Since PUNDEN believes that community is an important part of social change, independence and sovereignty must come with their involvement and participation. Each community has equal rights and chances to manage their own resources. Therefore, PUNDEN develops institutional strengths both in the internal organization and in communities. Thus, the people’s independence can be built through networking among the communities in these villages.
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WHERE WE WORK
Punden works in the province of East Java, in particular focusing on three districts, namely Nganjuk, Kediri and Jombang.
