Women Restoring Mangroves Through Circular Oyster Farming

Natural Aceh

South Asia

2026

Project Summary

Natural Aceh is a women-led social enterprise rebuilding post-tsunami coastal communities in Aceh, Indonesia, through circular oyster farming and mangrove restoration. The project supports 811 low-income women oyster gatherers across 8 coastal districts. Used tires and discarded plastic gallons are transformed into 1,980 oyster collectors, reducing pressure on mangrove ecosystems while increasing oyster productivity.

Women who previously spent up to 8 hours collecting oysters manually can now harvest in around 1 hour, while tripling their weekly income. The initiative protects 11 hectares of mangrove ecosystem and encourages community-led replanting to improve coastal resilience and water quality. Natural Aceh also produces certified oyster-based food products and develops eco-tourism and environmental education with support from universities and local government agencies.

Presentation of the Organization

Invisible Women Inclusion Network is a women-led NGO in South Sudan dedicated to advancing the rights and socio-economic empowerment of marginalized women. I-WIN delivers community-driven programs in livelihoods, protection, legal aid, and climate resilience. It leads this project through its established presence in Twic County and strong grassroots networks.