The Women’s Economic Business Group (KUEP) Mombine Sintuvu Maroso in Pesaku Village and Mombine Singgani Mabelo in Rarampadende Village, Sigi Regency, were established to complement the four other KUEPs already in place in Pombewe, Ngata Baru, Ramba, and Wisolo Villages. The formation of these KUEPs, a collaboration between CARE Indonesia and the Karsa Institute with support from UN Women and funding from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), aims to develop women’s skills and strengthen existing businesses in the villages.

The establishment of KUEP Mombine Sintuvu Maroso and Mombine Singgani Mabelo will enhance the local institutions and the development of businesses already carried out by the community, such as coconut oil production, as well as create new ventures, including snacks like sweet potato chips, banana chips, and DPA nuts, a special product from Central Sulawesi. A savings and loan model will also be managed by the KUEP, allowing women to save without having to travel long distances to the bank.