In an effort to create an inclusive environment, a total of 136 people from six villages in Sigi District, Central Sulawesi, participated in training and the establishment of Women- and Child-Friendly Villages (DRPPA). DRPPA refers to villages that integrate gender perspectives and children’s rights into governance, development, and community empowerment in a planned, comprehensive, and sustainable manner.

The program, implemented in the villages of Ngata Baru, Pombewe, Wisolo, Ramba, Pesaku, and Rarampadende, is a joint initiative by the Yayasan CARE Peduli and the KARSA Institute, supported by UN Women and with funding from KOICA. It aims to encourage women and youth to take active roles in decision-making forums and to become more resilient.