The Role of Women in Telaga Village in Development and Improving Quality of Life

Women in Telaga Village, Katingan Regency, Central Kalimantan, play an important role in efforts to improve the village’s livelihoods and economy. They actively participate in business groups and empowerment programs, such as those initiated by the KUPS Harapan Maju group.

This group has been actively involved in training and capacity building, including business strategies, financial management, and marketing using the Business Model Canvas (BMC) method, facilitated by CFES together with the Telaga Village Forest Management Institution (LPHD Telaga).

Through this training, women in Telaga Village gain knowledge and skills to develop businesses, such as producing Amplang Crackers made from local fish.

Women’s participation in business decision-making not only strengthens their position in the community but also drives the overall economic progress of the village.

The significant contributions of women in Telaga Village create positive impacts on the community’s economy and empower them to play a more active role in development and improving quality of life. Their story shows how women can be effective agents of change in their communities.