Cirebon is one of the country’s largest shrimp paste producer. In March 2014, Cirebon Power initiated “Rumah Terasi” (House of Shrimp Paste) as one of the company’s Community Development Programs. In partnership with a local University, Universitas Swadaya Gunungjati (UNSWAGATI) Cirebon, the company provided training and capacity building to enable the 40 members of the business improve the quality of their products, increase production capacity, and distribute the products to a larger market. We assisted them in obtaining the Home Industry Certification (PIRT) and Halal Certification.

The Organic “Rumah Terasi” shrimp paste is now available online in Indonesia’s several e-commerce portals. Members of the group also actively participate in various Bazaar in Cirebon as well as nationally. This year, the program aims to provide marketing skills training, and assists members in partnering with local restaurants, souvenir shops and food vendors.

Following intensive Focused Group Discussion (FGD) involving local villagers around Cirebon Power, The company began its support of the “Koperasi Annisa” in early 2016. Cirebon Power provided training for members, including: Financial Education, Cooperatives Principles, Cooperative Management and Financial Administration. Partnering with the Hospitality Faculty of Universitas 17 Agustus (UNTAG) Cirebon, the company also provided culinary training to the 40 members of this program

Through “Koperasi Annisa”, members will be able to participate in local business opportunities provided by Cirebon Power, in supplying logistical needs such as snacks and catering. Today, they managed to start a small production line of shrimp crackers that were distributed to restaurants and souvenir shops in Cirebon. Soon, the program will diversify to produce more culinary products. Cirebon Power is committed to continue supporting their capacity building and improve their business development in an effort to build a stronger economy through sustainable local businesses.Local Fisherman, Bandengan Village

In partnership with Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 (UNTAG) Cirebon and 50 local women, Cirebon Power launched an economic empowerment program aimed to evelop the Social Capital of the fishermen community living around the project site. Named “Tatanan Ekonomi Masyarakat Nelayan – TEMAN” or “Crafting Local Economic Institution of Fishermen”, the program enables families of fishermen in the area to start a small home business and produce crackers made of crab and fermented fish (petis) since 2014.

Following a fruitful Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Community Consultation, the program is ready for the next phase of development. Within the next year, Cirebon Power and UNTAG work together to provide microfinancing support for group members.

Batik Training Program

Famous for its unique Batik, Cirebon developed as one of the country’s Batik centers. Cirebon Power believes that with proper training and assistance, Batik can be a potential source of livelihood for the locals. In 2014, partnering with Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati (UNSWAGATI) Cirebon and local Batik studio “Katura”, we began training for 50 villagers living around the project site. In 2015 to 2016, Cirebon Power continues training and providing Batikmaking tools for participants..

It doesn’t stop there for us. Cirebon Power is making plans and preparations to build the Center of Vocational Training for Electricity Infrastructure Projects.

Partnering with related Ministries, Cirebon Power aims higher. To create a training center, that would create skilled workers to power and build Indonesia through electricity infrastructure projects.