PENTA Foundation conducted a baseline survey for Yayasan Care Peduli (YCP) for Prosper III Project in Musi Banyuasin, South Sumatra. This activity was carried out from Feb – April 2023. YCP, with the support of Cargill Tropical Palm Holdings, is preparing for the implementation phase of the “Resilience Building for Women in Palm Oil Communities” Project, with aims to increase the resilience of women in the oil palm community in Musi Banyuasin District. Toughness is defined as follows:
1) Increasing women’s economic opportunities and improving the welfare of their families.
2) Increase women’s capacity, voice, and leadership in the household and community.
3) Improving the health and nutritional status of women and the community.
4) Develop a holistic alternative livelihood model as part of the oil palm replanting program.
The Baseline Survey aims to provide information regarding the initial condition of beneficiary groups in the target area, includes the lives of women and communities in the oil palm plantation area, both from the economic aspect, family health and nutrition, security, the role of women in the community, and gender norms that apply and contribute to the situation of women and vulnerable groups.