Menganti, Cilacap, Central Java

Climate-Resilient Coastal Livelihoods

More varied coastal household income, processing of sea and garden produce, women's groups and money management for lean fishing seasons and extreme weather.

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Two seaweed farmers standing in shallow water — Illustrative photo Seaweed farming. Not taken in Menganti.

Local need

Families on Cilacap's southern coast depend on catches that rise and fall with season and weather. When waves are high, fishers stay ashore while household costs continue. Women do much of the processing and selling but rarely receive business training.

Aim

Reduce dependence on a single income source and help families get through the lean months.

Who takes part

Fishing and coastal farming families, and women's processing groups.

Activities

Mapping seasonal calendars, income sources and weather risks with residents.
Training on processing sea and garden produce to food-safety standards.
Strengthening women's groups: bookkeeping, marketing and group savings.
Household financial plans for the lean season.
Planting coastal vegetation and home food gardens where conditions allow.

How it works

Seasonal map
Residents map busy and lean months, then choose activities to fill the gaps.
Start small
Products are tested in small batches before scaling up.
Groups & savings
Women's groups run production, bookkeeping and shared savings.

What we track

Number of household income sources across the year
Group businesses operating and their financial records
Food-safety practices in processed products
Coastal vegetation and home gardens established

These are the things assessed during the programme, not verified results. Results are reported after delivery and checks.

Ways to collaborate

Buyers of coastal food products and local retail networks.
Government coastal-resilience and fisheries programmes.
CSR partners for shared processing facilities.

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Photos

A sandy bay with fishing boats — Illustrative photo Java's southern coast.

A salt farmer carrying baskets on a salt heap — Illustrative photo A salt farmer.

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