The Misool Community Development project aims to create sustainable livelihoods opportunities and boost the local economy, thereby reducing fishing pressure and diversifying income streams.

at a glance

• Established in 2007

• Works with communities in and around Misool Island

• Supports economic development

• Cooperatives

• Farming and orchards

• Small business development

2023 highlight

In 2023, we strengthened our micro-agriculture program by building a marketplace in the nearby village of Yellu. The funding for this build was provided by Misool Resort and another local business. The market acts as a central meeting place where community members can sell products and is the first market of its kind in Yellu. It’s strategically located next to the ferry stop and is covered, meaning it can be used during all seasons and weather.

Community members who have set up small businesses based on training that we provided are selling produce here, including greens and banana chips from the women’s community group.