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Gugah Mandiri Jeneponto Cooperative: Turning Hobbies into Income

Growing up near the coast, Mr. Sejaya watched others farming seaweed and dreamed of having his own plot and stretch of sea for farming. Yet, he didn’t have the funds to start, and he needed to finish school first.

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Punagaya Village Government Builds Early Childhood Education Center as an Investment in the Future

Rare to find village governments focused on early childhood education, and even rarer to see them investing in it. But, Punagaya Village do different thing. They make biggest change in education sector.

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Seaweed Farming and Women’s Path to Self-Reliance

Mrs. Riska, one of the local seaweed farmers in Bontoranum village, has been growing seaweed with her husband since their marriage in 2018. When they started, they had nothing.

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Mrs. Erna's Inspirational Story: Growing Together with Batavia Maju Bersama Cooperative

Mrs. Erna had one goal, improving her family's well-being. One way to do this was by helping her family financially. She starts sell fritters. However, she faced a challenge.

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Mr. Winarto's Dream: A Food business with a Greater Purpose

Mr. Winarto has a dream of opening an angkringan. Not just an ordinary angkringan. He envisions it as a place that not only fills the stomach but also brings joy to the soul of his customers. Despite facing difficulties during the pandemic, his business continued to survive.

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Empowered Housewife: From Karate Athlete to Owning Her Cake Shop

Mrs. Riska is a former karate athlete. As a housewife, she now runs her own cake business. Her business faced a decline during the pandemic, but thanks to her perseverance and the support of a cooperative, she was able to rise again.

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Ridho, a 9-Year-Old Boy at Risk of Dropping Out of School The Story of Ridho’s Mother’s Struggles to Support Her Family

The story of Ridho, a 9-year-old boy at risk of dropping out of school, highlights the struggles of a mother facing sudden life challenges. Ridho's father, who worked as an employee, passed away suddenly, leaving the family in shock and uncertainty. This tragic event forced Ridho’s mother, a homemaker, to quickly find a way to support her three children.

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