Four representatives from 13 Women’s Economic Business Groups (KUEP) served as speakers to share their success stories during a discussion themed “Stories of Women’s Group Resilience in Facing the Challenges of the Oil Palm Replanting Period” in Palembang City (26/20).

The event was attended by 20 journalists from various national and local media outlets in South Sumatra, who came to listen to and amplify the inspiring stories of these women’s groups. This initiative was organized by Yayasan CARE Peduli (YCP) in collaboration with PT Cargill.

Through this event, the KUEP representatives shared their perspectives on the roles and impacts of KUEP, the transformation of palm fronds into handicrafts, and their involvement in assisting victims of gender-based violence. The event was also attended by YCP CEO Abdul Wahib Situmorang and Cargill’s Director of Corporate, Government, and Community Relations.