Pemberdayaan Masyarakat: Program Pengembangan UMKM Tanoto Foundation

Summary

Tanoto Foundation, founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto, is dedicated to empowering communities in Indonesia by providing opportunities for individuals to unlock their full potential. The foundation collaborates with corporate partners to mentor independent farmers and support small enterprises. Through monthly training and field manager guidance, people have gained valuable skills, from improving agricultural practices to creating handicrafts like Batik, leading to economic growth for families. This program's impact has transformed lives, providing sustainable livelihoods and fostering economic development at the household level.

Takeaways

• 😀 Hard work, continuous learning, and persistence are key values for achieving a better Indonesia.
• 😀 Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto, founders of Tanoto Foundation, believe in giving everyone the opportunity to realize their full potential.
• 😀 Tanoto Foundation collaborates with corporate partners to mentor independent farmers and develop small enterprises.
• 😀 The foundation's efforts aim to improve household and individual economies within local communities.
• 😀 In the past, selling oil palm fruits was challenging due to high travel costs and long distances.
• 😀 Training and mentoring are key components of the program, with monthly sessions and field managers supporting farmers.
• 😀 The program helps participants gain skills and knowledge, such as producing Batik, starting from no prior knowledge.
• 😀 Batik production has become a livelihood and supports the families involved in the program.
• 😀 The program's impact includes creating better economic opportunities for individuals and households.
• 😀 The Tanoto Foundation's approach fosters both skill development and community empowerment, contributing to sustainable local economies.

Q & A

What are the main values that the Tanoto Foundation emphasizes for achieving a better Indonesia?

The Tanoto Foundation emphasizes hard work, continuous learning, and persistence to help achieve a better Indonesia.

What is the belief of Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto regarding people's potential?

Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto believe that everyone should be given the opportunity to realize their full potential for a better life.

How does the Tanoto Foundation empower communities?

The Tanoto Foundation empowers communities by collaborating with corporate partners to mentor independent farmers and develop small-sized enterprises, improving the economy of households and individuals.

What challenges did the farmers face in the past, according to the transcript?

The farmers faced difficulties in selling oil palm fruits due to the far distance and high travel costs, sometimes requiring overnight stays.

What makes the Tanoto Foundation's program different from others?

What makes the program different is that participants are provided with training once a month and mentorship by a field manager.

How has the training and mentoring benefited the participants, as mentioned in the transcript?

The training and mentoring have helped participants go from having zero knowledge to being able to make Batik, which has become a source of livelihood and supports their family’s economy.

What specific skill have the participants learned through the program?

The participants have learned how to make Batik, which has become a crucial skill for their livelihoods.

What impact has Batik-making had on the participants' lives?

Making Batik has become a source of livelihood for the participants, supporting their family's economy.

How frequently do the participants receive training in the program?

The participants receive training once a month.

In what ways does the Tanoto Foundation’s program contribute to local economic improvement?

The program contributes to local economic improvement by enhancing the skills of individuals, such as Batik-making, and offering opportunities for small enterprises and independent farmers to grow, thereby boosting the household economy.