Women Farmers Groups (Kelompok Wanita Tani/KWT) in 13 villages across Musi Banyuasin District are being prepared to serve as suppliers for the Nutritional Provision Service Unit (Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi/SPPG) kitchens. This initiative aims to increase group members income while ensuring food quality for the Free Nutritious Meal (Makanan Bergizi Gratis/MBG) program. The preparation is conducted through a workshop on integrating Women Farmers Group gardens as suppliers of food commodities for the SPPG kitchens (20/01). The activity is a joint effort of PT Cargill, CARE Indonesia, and the Government of Musi Banyuasin District.
In addition to the KWT, Women-led Economic Business Groups (Kelompok Usaha Ekonomi Perempuan/KUEP) in the same 13 villages are also involved in supporting kitchen supply through chicken farming, fish cultivation, and straw mushroom cultivation to diversify food sources. Going forward, the garden areas of the KWT will be expanded alongside other preparations, including capacity strengthening for group members and the establishment of cooperation among KWT, Village-Owned Enterprises (Badan Usaha Milik Desa/BUMDes), and the SPPG.