RAGAM PEMBERDAYAAN DI DESA BERDAYA JEMBER

Summary

Erik Mustakim, a volunteer from Rumah Zakat, shares the story of Suci Village in Panti District, Jember, where local economic empowerment programs have flourished. Through various initiatives in agriculture, livestock, and small industries, the village has seen significant progress. Groups focused on goat farming, poultry, and fish farming have thrived, yielding impressive results. Additionally, small home-based businesses have expanded, such as a successful snack wholesaler. The village also boasts strong educational potential with numerous schools, prompting the launch of programs like an educational garden and study groups to further enrich the community.

Takeaways

• 😀 The village of Suci, located in Kecamatan Panti, Kabupaten Jember, has abundant natural resources, livestock, agriculture, and growing small industries.
• 😀 Economic empowerment programs in Suci focus on livestock farming, small businesses, and educational initiatives.
• 😀 The livestock groups are based on specific commodities like goats, chickens, and catfish, with significant improvements in production.
• 😀 The goat farming group started with one breeding goat and now has expanded, with some households having up to four kids per goat.
• 😀 The poultry farming initiative began with 8 hens and a rooster per household, leading to more eggs and an increase in the number of chickens.
• 😀 The catfish farming project supports young people with ponds and guidance, resulting in successful farming and sales.
• 😀 Local small industries, including home-based businesses, are thriving with the help of the empowerment program.
• 😀 One example of success is a small business that expanded sevenfold with support from the program.
• 😀 Women's involvement in small businesses, such as running local stores and wholesaling snacks, has also been encouraged and supported.
• 😀 Suci village has a strong educational potential due to its numerous public and private schools, which also led to initiatives like educational gardens and tutoring programs.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the empowerment program in Desa Suci?

The main focus of the empowerment program in Desa Suci is to enhance the local economy by developing various sectors, including animal husbandry, agriculture, and small household industries.

What are the main livestock groups involved in the empowerment program?

The empowerment program involves three main livestock groups: goat farming, chicken farming, and catfish farming.

What success has been seen in goat farming within the program?

In goat farming, the program started with providing just one goat to each participant, and now many participants have successfully bred goats, with some having between 1 to 4 offspring per goat.

How has the chicken farming initiative been successful?

In the chicken farming initiative, participants were given 8 hens and 1 rooster. The result has been a significant increase in egg production and the breeding of new chicks, expanding the participants' livestock.

How is the catfish farming program structured?

The catfish farming program involves young people who manage small catfish ponds at their homes. They receive support in terms of catfish seed, feed, and are guided through the process of care, harvesting, and selling the fish.

What non-agricultural business initiatives have been supported in Desa Suci?

The program also supports small home-based industries, with some participants increasing their business success significantly, such as one individual who expanded their small-scale enterprise to grow sevenfold.

How has the program supported trade and commerce in the village?

In the trade sector, the program has assisted women who run small shops at home, including one participant who expanded her business into a wholesale snack and food business.

What educational opportunities are being created in Desa Suci?

Desa Suci also focuses on education, with initiatives like an educational garden and a learning assistance program called 'Desa Berdaya Suci' to support local students.

Why is education a significant potential in Desa Suci?

Education is a significant potential in Desa Suci because it has a large number of both public and private schools, making it an important center for learning in the region.

How does the empowerment program contribute to the village's economic sustainability?

The empowerment program contributes to the village's economic sustainability by developing various income-generating sectors, promoting entrepreneurship, and providing practical support for local businesses, especially in agriculture and trade.