Poverty in coastal area in Indonesia: A Photo Story
Morethan a half of Indonesian population lives in coastal areas. Most of them work as traditional fisherman or poor peasant. Poverty compounded by climate change have heightened susceptibility to at least 32 percent of coastal communities living below the Indonesian poverty line or USD0.5 perday.
Catching fish is no longer an easy job to do. The fishermen claimed to have sailed the Thousand Islands more than a day to get the fish in weather conditions that are often unpredictable. The Government was trying to help with developing marine aquaculture. However, these efforts are not sufficient to meet the necessities of life that continues to accumulate.
As with any difficulties that must be faced, life must go on.
Development is supposed to be able to expand opportunity and freedom for future generations to live in conditions far better than we have today.
Story and Photo: Syamsul Ardiansyah