IPC Terminal Petikemas (IPC TPK) launched a skills training program for women with disabilities in West Kalimantan as part of its Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) initiative aimed at promoting inclusive economic empowerment.
The three-day program, held from May 11 to 13, provides facial and body care training for 20 women with disabilities in collaboration with the West Kalimantan chapter of the Association of Indonesian Women with Disabilities (HWDI) and the provincial Office of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises.
The training includes practical sessions in facial treatment and massage therapy, as well as customer service and basic entrepreneurship classes intended to help participants enter the workforce or start their own businesses.
IPC Terminal Petikemas Corporate Secretary Daniel Setiawan said the company’s corporate social responsibility programs are designed to create long-term social impact.
“For us, CSR is not only about providing assistance, but also about opening opportunities and creating real change,” Daniel said. “Through this program, we want women with disabilities to have the space to grow, create and become economically independent.”
Permai Budi Susatyo, Head of the MSME Empowerment Division at the West Kalimantan Provincial Office of Cooperatives and SMEs, said the program supports wider access to economic empowerment for vulnerable groups.
“We hope this activity improves participants’ competencies so they become more empowered, independent and able to support themselves and their families,” Permai said.
He added that according to 2026 SIDT data, West Kalimantan has more than 338,000 micro, small and medium enterprises and over 88,000 entrepreneurs, indicating significant opportunities for business development, including for people with disabilities.
The program was developed as a collaborative initiative involving local government institutions, disability organizations, professional trainers and business partners to create broader access to economic opportunities for women with disabilities.
Linda Fardini, chairperson of HWDI West Kalimantan, welcomed the initiative and said women with disabilities should have equal opportunities to develop and achieve independence.
“We hope the skills acquired by participants can become valuable assets for building businesses and improving their quality of life,” Linda said.
IPC TPK said the initiative forms part of its broader commitment to inclusive community development through a “skills to sustainability” approach focused on training, practical experience and long-term business opportunities.
The program also supports the Indonesian government’s human resource development agenda and aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including gender equality, decent work and reduced inequalities.