The fourth DRLI online sharing session on 26 May 2023 presented Golden Agri Resources (GAR)’s 2022 Human Rights Supplier Support program. Farah Saufika, Supplier Transformation Officer, Traceability & Responsible Sourcing, Sustainability & Strategic Projects at Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food, explained the program. Human Rights protection is an important pillar The post Golden Agri-Resources’ Supplier Support Programs Show Commitment to Advancing Human Rights in Supply Chain appeared first on Decent Rural Living Initiative ..read more

During the DLRI’s 3rd sharing session, Cargill discussed its experience and practices in relation to Child Rights and Business Principles (CRBP). Cargill emphasized its core values: Do the Right Thing, Put People First, and Reach Higher. The company firmly believes that a sustainable supply chain should prioritize respect for human The post DRLI Members Sharing Session #3 <br/> 12 April 2023, on the platform Zoom appeared first on Decent Rural Living Initiative ..read more

Musim Mas shared their experience on their Smallholder programs. Smallholders are key to sustainable palm oil, managing 41% of planted palm, representing 6.4 million hectares in Indonesia. These smallholders face significant challenges, including limited expertise, limited access to financing, lack of market access, and poor yields. Therefore smallholders require support The post DRLI Members Sharing Session #2 <br/> 24 March 2023, on the platform Zoom appeared first on Decent Rural Living Initiative ..read more

Based on the virtual meeting on 18 November 2022, facilitated by the secretariat, partners agreed to affirm their commitment to implementing the Child Protection Policy (CPP) to safeguard the rights and well-being of children of workers living on plantations with their families. To ensure the policy implementation is executed accordingly, The post DRLI Members Uphold Their Strong Commitment to the Protection of Children’s Rights ¹ appeared first on Decent Rural Living Initiative ..read more

By Tiffany Goh As the sun rises over Rantauprapat village, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Sukiran leaves his home with his machete strapped to his belt, ready to start a busy day to provide for his family. Like most of his fellow villagers, Sukiran cultivates oil palm to make a living. Agriculture is The post From Odd-Jobber To Farmer – How Learning Good Agricultural Practices Is Improving Sukiran’s Life appeared first on Decent Rural Living Initiative ..read more

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Monday, 8 November 2021 | 09:54 Ridho Syukra (ridho.syukra@beritasatumedia.com ) JAKARTA, investor.id – Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food (SMAF) promotes gender equality among farmers’ groups in Tajok Kayong Village, Nanga Tayap Sub-district of Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan Province. Based on the results of a research study that the International Labour Organization (ILO) The post Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food Promotes Gender Equality in Farmers’ Groups appeared first on Decent Rural Living Initiative ..read more

Children should not work in palm oil plantations. This has been the premise of a two-year collaboration between GAR, Nestle, the Earthworm Foundation, GAR’s palm oil suppliers and related stakeholders in East Kalimantan. In the last decade, the industry has succeeded in significantly reducing deforestation from palm oil expansion; improvements The post Palm oil actors in East Kalimantan commit to respecting children rights appeared first on Decent Rural Living Initiative ..read more

It has been four or five months – I have lost count – since the global pandemic hit us in Indonesia. While businesses are slowly recovering, most schools remain closed.  For the past few months, I have observed my siblings and colleagues who have young children, trying to balance being The post Teachers going the extra mile during COVID-19 appeared first on Decent Rural Living Initiative ..read more

Yayasan Harapan Masa Depan Cerah, or foundation for a bright future, is Cargill Tropical Palm Holdings’ way of contributing to the communities it works in. Here’s how the foundation is delivering on the promise of a brighter future. Every weekday morning, Faiz Rizki Maarif from Manis Mata village in Kalimantan, Indonesia gets up The post How this palm oil company is changing education in rural Indonesia appeared first on Decent Rural Living Initiative ..read more