Widya Erti Indonesia Promotes Cocoa Downstream Processing in Toraja; Farmers Are Trained in Chocolate Production That Reflects Local Cultural Identity

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Tana Toraja, July 16, 2026 – Most cocoa farmers in Indonesia still sell their harvest as raw beans, so they have not yet derived optimal added value from the products they produce. In fact, processing raw materials into ready-to-consume products can increase farmers’ incomes while strengthening the rural economy if done collectively. To address this challenge…

To Strengthen Village Regeneration, Widya Erti Indonesia Launches the AKAR Campaign

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Jakarta, June 27, 2026—Widya Erti Indonesia launched the AKAR Campaign (Action, Collaboration, Access, and Regeneration), a collaborative movement to strengthen youth regeneration and participation in rural development. This campaign encourages concrete actions that engage young people from rural and urban areas to collaborate with the government, academics, the private sector, the media, and civil society. Through this collaboration, it is hoped that…

Lessons from TANI Day: The Chipping Method Protects More Than 85,000 Coconut Trees from the Wawung Pests

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More than 1,546 coconut farmers from 54 villages in East Lampung and South Lampung Regencies have seen a reduction in Wawung pest infestations following the implementation of a chipping method applied to dead coconut trunks, stumps, and decayed organic matter commonly found in farmers’ plantations. Since 2024, Widya Erti Indonesia (WEI), in partnership with Unilever Indonesia, has been assisting farmers to…

Building Inclusivity in Public Spaces: Spending the Afternoon Before Iftar While Learning Sign Language at Blok M Hub

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Ngabuburit activities (spending the late afternoon before breaking the fast) often involve simple things: taking a walk, hunting for takjil, or hanging out with friends. However, Widya Erti Indonesia is offering a different way to spend ngabuburit through the “Iftar with Deaf Friends” event, held at Blok M Hub on Saturday, March 14, 2026. This event invites participants …

Timor-Leste’s Ministry of State Administration Visits Bogor to Learn About WIDYA ERTI INDONESIA’s Community Assistance Model

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    TIMOR-LESTE’S MINISTRY OF STATE ADMINISTRATION VISITS BOGOR TO LEARN ABOUT WIDYA ERTI INDONESIA’S COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE MODEL BOGOR, West Java – November 17, 2025 – The Ministry of State Administration (KAN) of Timor-Leste conducted a field visit to Lengkong Village, Watesjaya, Bogor, to learn firsthand about the community assistance model and integrated agricultural development implemented by Widya Erti Indonesia…

To Strengthen Internal Solidarity, Widya Erti Indonesia Holds Annual Learning Event in Yogyakarta

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Yogyakarta, October 3, 2025 – Widya Erti Indonesia (WEI), an organization focused on supporting marginalized and rural communities, successfully held its strategic annual event, the WEI Annual Learning, in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The three-day event, held from September 30 to October 2, 2025, was attended by all WEI staff working in various areas where the organization provides support,…

Gender Awareness Campaign in Redang Seko (09/06/25)—with the theme “Together, Equal, and Prosperous”

Gender Awareness Campaign in Redang Seko Village: Toward Equal and Prosperous Families

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Redang Seko, September 6, 2025 — A gender awareness event themed “Together, Equal, and Prosperous” was held at the Community Food Bank Building on Jalan Talau in Redang Seko Village, Lirik Subdistrict, Indragiri Hulu Regency. The event was attended by various members of the community, including members of the “Seger Jahe” and “Beras Kencur” Women Farmers’ Groups, as well as residents of Redang Seko Village. A total of 192 participants attended…

Reaffirming Our Ongoing Commitment to Palm Oil Farmers in RT2024 RSPO

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Bangkok, November 8–13, 2024 – Widya Erti Indonesia (WEI) once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting sustainable palm oil agriculture by participating in the 20th annual Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) event held in Bangkok, Thailand. The event, themed “Partners The Next20, Innovating for Impact,” highlighted the importance of collaboration in building a palm oil industry that…

Sowing Hope, Reaping Sustainability: Widya Erti Indonesia Marks Its 10th Anniversary by Fulfilling Its Sustainability Commitments in Five Regions

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Jakarta, November 13, 2024 – To celebrate Widya Erti Indonesia’s (WEI) 10th anniversary, and in the spirit of making a tangible contribution, WEI organized a tree-planting event to plant 1,000 trees under the theme “Planting Hope, Reaping Sustainability.” This event was held in WEI’s five operational regions—Riau, Sukabumi, Lampung, Tana Toraja, and Jakarta—as a demonstration of WEI’s commitment to ecological, social, and economic sustainability.…

Disbun in collaboration with Tunas Karya Mandiri

The Tunas Karya Mandiri Farmers Association Strengthens the Legality and Sustainability of Palm Oil through ISPO and E-STDB

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Indragiri Hilir, Riau – The Indragiri Hilir Regency Plantation Agency (Disbun) held an official Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) outreach event on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Indragiri Hilir Regency Plantation Agency office. The event was attended by representatives from Widya Erti Indonesia (WEI) and the Tunas Karya Mandiri Independent Farmers’ Group Association (PKTSTKM), with the aim of introducing the ISPO standards…