Indonesian Village Partners with CSR to Cultivate Creative Entrepreneurs

The village government of Sumber Makmur in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, has partnered with PT Borneo Indobara's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program to cultivate new creative entrepreneurs. This collaboration focuses on equipping 30 local residents with skills in traditional sasirangan fabric making and ecoprinting.

The training aims to strengthen the community's economy by leveraging local potential and fostering the creation of unique, high-value products. Village head Muhammad Adib expressed hope that expert practitioners would inspire residents to produce superior village products with strong market competitiveness, establishing a distinct economic identity for Sumber Makmur.

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We hope the presence of expert practitioners will spur the community to produce superior village products that have high competitiveness and become the creative economic identity of Sumber Makmur Village.

Experienced practitioners from SBK Sasirangan, including its owner Reni and ecoprint expert Sandi Agustinus, are leading the sessions. They cover the history of sasirangan, design techniques, natural dyeing, ecoprinting methods, and business development strategies. Reni noted the participants' exceptional enthusiasm and creativity, which she believes are crucial for developing distinctive products.

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I see the participants have an extraordinary spirit of learning. The creativity shown during the training is an important capital for producing unique products with their own characteristics.

PT Borneo Indobara's CSR management representative, Silvyna Aditia, affirmed the company's commitment to supporting the village's creative economy. The company plans to provide access to markets through regional, national, and international exhibitions, ensuring the locally produced goods meet market demands.

This synergy between the village government and the business sector is envisioned as a model for community empowerment. The initiative seeks to nurture new micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), preserve local cultural identity, and promote sustainable economic growth within the village.

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We are committed to supporting the development of potential local products, including opening market access through exhibitions at the regional, national, and international levels.