The active participation of companies and employees in fostering a workplace free from gender-based violence is crucial. 11 representatives from PT Dasan Pan Pacific Indonesia’s Bipartite Cooperation Institution (LKS Bipartit) in Sukabumi, comprising both employees and management, enthusiastically attended a training session. The training focused on strengthening Bipartite committee role as a communication and consultation platform, particularly in preventing and addressing sexual violence in the workplace while promoting gender equality.
Promoting Women’s Group Small Businesses at MUBA Expo 2024
Women can support family income through creativity. 13 Women’s Economic Business Groups (KUEP) from Keluang, Sungai Lilin, and Tungkal Jaya sub-districts in Musi Banyuasin District, supported by CARE Indonesia, participated in the Musi Banyuasin (MUBA) Expo. More than 800 visitors eagerly visited the KUEP booth, purchasing various handmade products, snacks, and herbal drinks created by the women’s groups. The creativity of KUEP booth received an award from the organizers as the 1st Runner-Up Best Stand
Collaboration for the Stunting Reduction Acceleration Program
Malnutrition in children can impact both their intelligence and physical health. The Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS) and CARE Indonesia, support by the Government of Bandung District, are collaborating on a stunting reduction acceleration program in the Pangalengan Sub District. This program, which operates in three villages—Banjarsari, Sukamanah, and Marga Mukti—will reach 240 children affected by stunting, underweight, and wasting, as well as expected mothers with Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED), anemia, and breastfeeding mothers.
CARE Indonesia and Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation collaboration has initiated a stunting reduction acceleration program in Pangalengan, Bandung District
The 2023 Indonesian Health Survey by the Health Development Policy Agency reported a stunting prevalence rate of 29.2 percent in Bandung District. CARE Indonesia with funding from the Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS), has initiated stunting reduction acceleration program in the Pangalengan Sub District, Bandung District, West Java.
The Chairman of LPS Board of Commissioners, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, Ph.D., in his remarks during the stunting reduction acceleration program kick off (4/10) at the Marga Mukti Village Head Office, Pangalengan Sub District, stated that this initiative, which is part of the LPS Peduli Bakti Bagi Negeri social assistance program, aims to reach children suffering from stunting, underweight, and wasting, as well as expected mothers with Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) anemia, and breastfeeding mothers. The program will involve participants from three villages: Banjarsari Village, Sukamanah Village, and Marga Mukti Village.
“The assistance provided is aimed to have positive impact on future generations. We target to raise public awareness on the importance of nutrition and the health of children and expected mothers among parents and the community at large,” said Purbaya.
The program launch was attended by various stakeholders, including Ruli Hadiana, Assistant for Government and People’s Welfare of Bandung District, representing
the Acting Head of Bandung District; Esti Andayani and Dr. Agus Prabowo, Members of the YCP Supervisory Board; representatives from LPS management; the Bandung District Stunting Reduction Acceleration Team; Pangalengan District officials; village officials; coordinators of the Healthy Kitchen Group; and representatives from the local community.
Ruli Hadiana welcomed the collaboration for accelerating the reduction of stunting in Pangalengan District. He emphasized that reducing stunting prevalence is one of the key programs of the Government of Bandung District which requires support and participation from all parties, including corporations and community organizations.
“The government expresses its gratitude for the collaboration between LPS and CARE in addressing stunting, as this is a national program, particularly important in Bandung District, which has been a focal point in efforts to lower stunting prevalence. Hopefully, through this initiative, LPS will continue to support CARE, and we will all benefit from it, making it a model. We hope that Bandung District’s target of reducing stunting prevalence to 17% will eventually be achieved,” he said.
According to Dr. Abdul Wahib Situmorang, CEO of CARE Indonesia, the implementation of the stunting reduction acceleration program in Pangalengan Sub District will adopt
a holistic approach through specific and sensitive interventions. Specific interventions to improve the health and nutritional status of mothers and children will include support for the development of nutrition gardens and the management of a Recovery Supplementary Feeding (PMT) program. This will be carried out by 12 Healthy Kitchen (Dapur Sehat / DASHAT) groups, involving 72 women cadre members who will coordinate with community health centers (Puskesmas), village authorities, and local community representatives. These 12 groups willensure the implementation of the PMT program over a 90-day period. On the same period, sensitive interventions will also be conducted, focusing on raising public awareness about healthy living behaviours as well as providing parenting classes.
“The program participants will focus on approximately 240 children under five who are experiencing stunting, underweight, and wasting, as well as expected mothers with Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED), anemia, and breastfeeding mothers, until December 2024. With the support of the DASHAT women cadres, who have previously undergone capacity development training by CARE and the issuance of decrees (SK) by the village authorities, the program’s implementation will ensure that all activities, such as the establishment of nutrition gardens, series of training, and assistance for participant families, are carried out and monitored comprehensively,” said Abdul.
Abdul added, program monitoring will be conducted in detail through field supervision and real-time tracking via the CARE Stunting Reduction Dashboard every time PMT (Supplementary Feeding) is distributed. Additionally, regular monitoring will be conducted every two weeks, monthly, and quarterly to ensure that the implementation results in improved nutrition and understanding among participants. “Consistency in monitoring and evaluation is crucial for us, which is why it will be carried out in several stages. It is not only about the community; the involvement of other stakeholders, such as village officials, government institutions, and community organizations, is essential in assessing the impact, effectiveness, and efficiency of the program,” he explained.
Iis Sumiyati, one of the Dapur Sehat cadres from Banjarsari Village, stated that real-time monitoring of each PMT (Supplementary Feeding) delivery and gradual supervision have already been conducted. According to her, after two weeks of implementing the PMT, monitoring of children’s weight and height, as well as the health condition of expected mothers receiving PMT, has shown positive results. “After two weeks of PMT, we conducted weight and height measurements for the children and monitored the condition of expected mothers. Alhamdulillah, the results were very satisfying. In fact, the children receiving PMT showed noticeable development. Alhamdulillah, there was progress. Some children gained up to 1 kilogram in weight, and their height increased by 2-3 centimeters. The parents were also grateful and thanked us for helping their children,” she said.
Writer: Swiny Adestika
Encouraging Climate Protection Collaboration at the Bali International Air Show (BIAS) 2024
Corporations in the aviation industry have warmly embraced efforts to promote Environment Social Governance (ESG) initiatives through collaboration CARE Indonesia’s program. At Bali International Air Show 2024 (BIAS), CARE Indonesia held productive meetings and discussions with leading aviation companies such as Garuda Group, Airbus, Etihad, Air Asia, and Alliance 21. These companies responded positively to potential collaborations in climate protection programs, particularly in mangrove ecosystem conservation and stunting reduction initiatives.
General visitors also showed strong support during BIAS 2024’s Public Day. Students, local residents, and community organizations in Bali were enthusiastic about the exhibition featuring palm frond plates woven by women’s groups from Musi Banyuasin District, South Sumatra as well as the impactful results of CARE Indonesia’s ongoing programs.
Collaboration between village government and the community member in Sigi District to prevent gaps and violence against women
38 representatives from 6 villages in Sigi District, including members of the Village Deliberation Agency, Child and Women Protection Unit Member, Youth Representatives, and Women Cadres, = participated in a gender-responsive planning, budgeting, and advocacy training (10-11 September, 2024). During the training, participants used various methods to identify and map opportunities and challenges in implementing gender-based activities in each village.
Earn More From Cricket Farming
Putri, together with the Women’s Economic Business Group (KUEP) Simpati Kencana from Bumi Kencana Village, Musi Banyuasin District, South Sumatra, successfully completed their first cricket harvest from a farm they developed behind her home. With strong market potential, Putri and other KUEP member earned IDR 3,140,000 from their cricket harvest.
Cooperation to Improve Access of Safe Drinking Water in Jelenga, Beru Village through Water Depot Facility
The 2020-2024 Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) aims for 100% national access to proper drinking water and 15% access to safe drinking water. According to the 2023 National Socio-Economic Survey (Susenas) by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), 96.38% of households in West Sumbawa District (KSB) have access to proper drinking water sources.
The Deputy of West Sumbawa District, Fud Syaifuddin, S.T. M.M.Inov., explained in his speech at the inauguration of the safe drinking water depot, which was part of the West Sumbawa Gotong Royong Month activities (2/9), that the water depot in Jelenga, Beru Village, has a production capacity of 159 gallons of water per day. The depot’s construction is part of Beru Village’s government program, funded by the Village Innovation Fund, aimed at reducing stunting rates. The water produced is guaranteed to meet government standards.
“The water from this depot has been tested in a government laboratory according to Ministry of Health Regulation No. 2 of 2023, making it safe for consumption. Through the depot, about 1,000 residents in the surrounding area will gain access to safe drinking water. The depot is designed to meet safe drinking water needs for up to 15 years,” he stated.
The water source for the safe drinking water production at the depot comes from two wells: a borehole well built through the Community-Based Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Program (PAMSIMAS) and a shallow borehole well constructed by the Yayasan CARE Peduli (YCP).
Muhammad Ikraman, YCP’s Project Manager in West Sumbawa, stated that the borehole well built by YCP in Jelenga has a depth of 10 meters and will be managed by a Water Committee, consisting of representatives from the village government and the community. “We noticed that Jelenga, being located along the coast, has limited access to clean water. Meanwhile, clean water and sanitation are key sensitive interventions essential for reducing stunting rates,” he said.
Ikraman further explained that families in Jelenga, Beru Village who have children with stunting and wasting conditions and expected mothers with anaemia will receive one gallon of drinking water per day from the water depot, as part of the Water Committee’s commitment. “If they need more than one gallon per day, each additional gallon can be purchased for 5,000 rupiah,” Ikraman said.
He explained that the Water Committee has received training and capacity building to maintain and repair the depot, enabling them to manage the water depot business independently. “The hope is that through the support and training provided by YCP, the Water Committee will not only manage the depot but also continue to educate families in Jelenga about maintaining health by providing safe drinking water to their households,” he explained.
The construction of boreholes is part of the stunting reduction acceleration program, a collaboration between Amman Mineral, the West Sumbawa District (KSB) Government, and YCP. Sensitive interventions, such as providing access to clean water, along with specific interventions, are part of the holistic approach YCP implements in 16 villages across KSB. In addition to the shallow borehole in Jelenga, Beru Village, clean water access efforts to accelerate stunting reduction are also being implemented in five other villages. This includes a deep borehole in Talongan Village and water depots in villages such as Tatar Village, Ai Kangkung Village, Talonang Baru Village, and Sekongkang Atas Village.
Dr. Abdul Wahib Situmorang, CEO of YCP, expressed his deep appreciation for the support of the Regent and the West Sumbawa District Government (KSB) in various activities related to the stunting reduction acceleration program. According to him, the active role and support of the KSB government have been key to the successful reduction of stunting rates in KSB, which has dropped to 7.83 percent in 2023, based on the e-Community-Based Nutrition Recording and Reporting Application (e-PPGBM).
“CARE Indonesia, as a partner of AMMAN working closely with the West Sumbawa District (KSB) Government, highly appreciates the full support provided for the holistic approach we are implementing. This approach not only focuses on providing access to clean water but also extends to Beru Village through initiatives like Supplementary Feeding (PMT) Recovery for children with stunting and pregnant women with Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED), parenting education, promoting a clean and healthy lifestyle, gender equality training, and economic support for women’s groups,” he stated.
Since 2022, the stunting reduction acceleration program in Beru Village has reached 304 participants, including 228 women and 73 men, through PMT Recovery, various trainings, and support. Additionally, a 10 million rupiah business capital grant was provided to the Maju Bersama Women’s Micro Business Group in Beru Village.
Writer: Swiny Adestika
Mutual Cooperation to Increase Access to Safe Drinking Water in Jelenga, Beru Village through Water Depot Facility
The water depot in Jelenga, Beru Village, was inaugurated by the Deputy Head of West Sumbawa District, Fud Syaifuddin, S.T. M.M.Inov. (2/9). The depot has a production capacity of up to 159 gallons of water per day. The construction of this depot is part of the Beru Village government’s program funded by the Village Transformation Fund to support the reduction of stunting. The water produced is guaranteed to meet government standards. Through this depot, approximately 1,000 residents in the surrounding area have access to safe drinking water. The water used for production at the depot is sourced from two wells: a deep well constructed under the Community-Based Drinking Water and Sanitation Provision Program (PAMSIMAS) and a shallow well built by the CARE Indonesia (Yayasan CARE Peduli/YCP). This initiative is part of the stunting reduction acceleration program, a collaboration between Amman Mineral, the West Sumbawa Regency Government, and YCP.
Strengthening Leadership and Communication Skills for Garment Factory Management
Enhancing gender capacity among management is crucial to fostering an understanding of the importance of gender equality within the supply chain. This effort aims to create gender-responsive policies within the company. In celebration of Indonesia’s 79th Independence Day (August 30-31), a series of training sessions at PT Glory Industrial, a partner of the Gender Equality Network’s Flagship Program in Semarang, featured activities with employees. These included competitions and discussions designed to strengthen relationships and deepen understanding of the importance of involving all stakeholders in achieving workplace gender equality.
