Background


PPLH Puntondo is located on the coast, near the village of Puntondo in South Sulawesi, lapped by the calm waves of the ocean. The fishing village of Puntondo is rich with local culture and the people of this friendly community still live in traditional houses on stilts.

PPLH Puntondo was established in response to the destruction of the natural environment in South Sulawesi, and seeks to create greater awareness of the environment in order to help conserve it. It is supported in this role by local communities, other NGOs, universities, schools, government and individuals.

PPLH Puntondo is a non governmental organisation (NGO) focusing on non formal environmental education. It was established in 1998 and, on completion of construction of the centre, it was officially opened in October 2001. The organisation is legally part of Yayasan Pendidikan Linkungan Hidup Puntondo (YPLHP).

Vision:
A society that is aware of, and concerned for the natural environment so that we can live in harmony.

Mission:

• Become an autonomous and independent non governmental orginisation
• Invite and stimulate the people to be more aware of, and concerned for the environment through environmental education

Strategy:

• Provide groups and individuals the opportunity to learn and understand about environmental issues through training and programmes.
• Spread information about the environment as broadly as possible, using newsletters, posters and books.
• Integrate environmental education into the formal school curriculum.
• Provide concrete examples to demonstrate how environmental problems can be resolved, and help to create motivators or individuals that can manage their own environment and activities independently.

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