Who is Ramadin?

I met Ramadin for the first time in 2015 on trip to wakatobi. He is a creative networker and knows many people in this area. He’s in contact with numerous organisations and communities like local dive shops and the Wakatobi information centre.

Why to donate here?

The inhabitants of wakatobi realised that their pristine reefs are part of their identity and realised it as a source of income. Meanwhile many people are living from this circumstances and automaticly protect theier source of income. As the Covid-19 Pandemic hit - there was all of a sudden no income for those working in marine based tourism. And still in 2022 there are almost no tourist. To support these people, including Ramadin you can choose this option. Check out here, what we already could do!

What else?

Mangrove restoration! Southeast Asia is home to huge areas of Mangrove forests. These areas were declining over the years due to several reasons. In some areas the restoration has begun. And so in Kaledupa, Ramadins home Island! From your Donation Ramadin will buy “Mangrove” plants for the local communities.

Ramadin will split the Donation in one half for the people formerly lived from marine tourism, and the other half goes to the mangrove reforestation project.

Wakatobi?

You may not know where Wakatobi is exactly, as this little wonderful place is quite far off the beaten path. It is part of South East Sulawesi. The small archipelago counts numerous Islands, with the main Islands being Wangi Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia and Binongko. In the last couple of years the area became easier to travel to for tourists and a few small local dive shops opened up (for years after there was only Wakatobi dive resort, which is rather pricey). Having been to one of the small dive shops myself I think the locals are doing an excellent job in this area.