Sixteen women members of the Damai Maju Women’s Economic Group Enterprise (KUEP) in Suka Damai Village and the Cahaya Sejahtera KUEP in Sungai Lilin Sub-district, Musi Banyuasin District, South Sumatra, participated in financial literacy and group management training on February 27-28, 2024. The training included practical exercises on financial record-keeping, savings book management, loans, deposits, and group financial reporting. Discussions also covered effective and transparent governance strategies, as well as inclusive membership management. Both the Damai Maju and Cahaya Sejahtera Women’s Economic Group Enterprises have joined the list of women’s business groups supported by CARE Indonesia (YCP) in 13 villages in Musi Banyuasin District under the Women’s Empowerment Program in Oil Palm Communities.
Mrs. Winarni’s Straw Mushroom Cultivation Business
Winarni, a member of the Simpati Kencana Women’s Economic Group Enterprise (KUEP) from Bumi Kencana Village, Musi Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra, harvested her cultivated straw mushrooms in her backyard. This mushroom cultivation venture was funded by the Simpati Kencana Women’s Economic Group and carried out by Winarni along with two other group members. From March 7th to March 18th, 2024, they have yielded 96.2 kg of straw mushrooms, which were sold at a price of Rp. 25,000,- per kilogram.
The Annual Cycle Closure of KUEP Unggul Mulyo & Simpati Kencana
The Unggul Mulyo and Simpati Kencana Women’s Economic Group Enterprise (KUEP) in Musi Banyuasin District, South Sumatra, distributed their remaining savings and business profits to all group members on March 7th and 10th, 2024. The distribution took place during the annual cycle closure process of the group, accompanied by discussions and evaluations of the group’s performance and achievements. The distribution of remaining business profits and savings was well-received by each member, as it helps meet their family needs during the fasting month of Ramadan and welcomes Eid al-Fitr. Development of KUEP was part of YCP’s Women’s Empowerment Program in Oil Palm Communities.
