Projek Padi is a paddy and cultural revitalization initiative located in Tenghilan (Tuaran), Sabah. It’s aim is to enhance food security and strengthen community resilience through the inherited traditions of paddy planting and empowered local entrepreneurship while being responsible stewards of the land.

We assist farmers in reviving their paddy fields and/or transition their reliance on industrial agri-chemicals to using sustainable methods of paddy planting grounded in local knowledge. By effect, improving the well-being (health) of the communities, enabling the opportunity of selling artisanal (organic) heirloom rice at fair trade prices, as well as inspiring agri-tourism opportunities to come alive.

We envision a future where our communities are healthy, self-sufficient, and have thriving local economies that hold on to indigenous values. This is our story of resilience, community and food sovereignty.

Our work is led by Forever Sabah and supported by Yayasan Hasanah, Prihatin and LEAP Spiral