Project report: Learning to work online
A teleconference between MicroAid Office Jakarta with women group of Garden Vegetables in Wailiti village, Maumere
Result:
- Since August 2011 we have subscribed the internet connection for 12 months.
- We use the internet for email, storing photos and videos in online albums, using social networking media, instant messenger and Skype.
- Every Saturday in the first and third week, the Forum MicroAid Maumere {Kasih Insani Foundation, Sumber Hidup and Sari Dharma Indah} hold regular teleconferences between Maumere with MicroAid Office in Jakarta.
- In the teleconference we always share information, learning computer skills, edit photo online and discussion about the development of what is happening with the families in Maumere and news from MicroAid.
- Several times we took the laptop and internet to Wailiti village to hold a teleconference followed by the family group of Garden Vegetables with MicroAid Office Jakarta. They were all very pleased and impressed with the progress of such a technology. In fact, according to several people who witnessed, the event like this is the first time happened in Wailiti village.
Next step:
- We will set aside a budget of each micro-projects approved later to pay for internet subscriptions in the following months
- We will continue to use the internet to access email, storing photos and learn to use the media to send video and social networks, instant messenger and Skype
- We are now also starting to use Facebook and Linked In
- See the photos we’ve made in online albums that we’ve made on Picasa Web
Beneficiary comments:
- Daruni M. Moah: Very unusual and would not have thought that we could access the internet, talking on Skype and Yahoo Messenger. Thank you Pak Jalu who have taught us online and please note also that what we are doing this not been done by the society around us. Thank you MicroAid. God Bless You.
- Gaspar Djata Doy: I am very satisfied with this internet training; I will learn to continue to be skilled. Gratitude and thanks to Mr. Toby and Mrs. Amber Beresford who has provided funding for this training.
- Stanisslaus Kopong: Extraordinary, to be honest this is the first time I could experience through Skype and internet interaction. This experience is very valuable and expensive. Perhaps only Forum Maumere that had this opportunity. Thanks for the help and cooperation that has been established between MicroAid and Forum Maumere. It is very easy to communicate and help us to work quickly, effectively and appropriately with MicroAid.
Project budget: £131
Community Facilitation Partner: Human Love Foundation – KASI
Date of project implemented: Start from August 1, 2011
Project location: Maumere, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Donors of this project:
Toby B.
Amber B.
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Project report: Learning to make fermented drinks banana juice
Maxilianus, Marselinus and Lipus was learning how to make banana juice is fermented beverages
Result:
We are Marselinus Mboi, Maxilianus Moa and Lipus Laurensius Gare very fortunate to have the opportunity to learn to make fermented banana juice drink because we can practice these skills to help us in our pocket money to buy textbooks so as to ease the burden on our parents, because we still studying in high school class 3.
- We learn to make fermented banana juice drinks. This drink is healthier than the Moke {similar intoxicating liquor}.
- We can manage to pack 15 bottles of the drink into a 900 ml size.
- We make these drinks do not use preservatives, so shelf life of beverages is very limited, which is 10 days.
Next step:
- We have tried to sell 15 bottles of banana juice drink that we made it through the bazaar, held on 2 September 2011 and all the bottles have been sold.
- Price per bottle that we offer is IDR 15.000, so the money we earn IDR 225.000 and the benefits we receive after deducting the cost of production is IDR 112.500.
- We still have constraints that do not have a permit circulation of beverages issued by the Department of Food and Drug Administration in Maumere, so we have not been able to drink freely sold in the market. We will immediately take care of the permit if we have the money later.
Beneficiary comments:
- Marselinus Mboi: I am very happy to have this opportunity to participate in learning activities to make banana juice fermented beverage, because this knowledge is very useful for me to be young entrepreneur. Thanks to MicroAid donors who have funded this activity and as a school student, this activity can ease the burden of our family. I am a leader of this group.
- Maxilianus Moa: We want to develop this beverage product that can be liked by the community. Once again thank you to Mr. Toby and Mrs. Amber Beresford for your support. GBU.
- Lipus Laurensius Gare: It was great training because it helps provide pocket money for me and my family. I live with a sister who sells vegetables in the market. I have been promoting this beverage that made by me to my neighbor. They want to try this drink. We ask that MicroAid stay with us in the next activity. GBU
Project budget: £122
Community Facilitation Partner: Human Love Foundation – KASI
Date of project implemented: August 10, 2011
Project location: Kota Baru, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Donors of this project:
Toby B.
Amber B.
Photo album of this project:
Project report: Training and development of handicrafts from woven fabric
Esther Meti and Romana Roja are very proud to show off their wallets and handbags made of woven fabric of their own
Result:
- In this training we learned how to make purses and handbags from woven fabrics.
- We have learned these products (such as wallets and handbags) because the products easier to sell in local market.
- When we do this training, we also got a guest visit from the District Government of Sikka. They gave us 2 rolls thread as additional feedstock that can be used to create two pieces of woven fabric.
Next step:
- The results of the training that we did for 2 days; we can make a wallet and a small handbag and is sold at IDR 30,000 for a wallet and IDR 75,000 for a small handbag. We use the example of the products that we bought from local stores in Maumere city and the price that we sell can be cheaper than in stores.
- The profit that we gain is IDR 10,000 for a wallet and IDR 25,000 for a small handbag. From this profit, we will collect the money in a group and we’ll use to buy other product samples and raw materials.
- We want to learn again to make a wide range of products made from woven fabric
Beneficiary comments:
- Ester Meti: I am very satisfied with this activity. Thank you Mr. Toby and Mrs. Amber Beresford
- Maria Lue: I love being able to follow this course, can make me more excited and keep trying to sell bags and wallets to market if I could make a product like this in the future
- Romana Roja: There’s nothing I can say except that gratitude and thank you because I got a new skill to develop handicraft products made from woven fabric
- Dominika Roja: I am happy with the visit, motivation, support for the efforts of this craft, thanks to Mr. Toby Beresford
- Antonius S. T. Surya: As leader of the group I was glad to have this activity because it allows us to continue to learn new skills
Project budget: £126
Community Facilitation Partner: The Source of Life Foundation – SUMB
Date of project implemented: August 12, 2011
Project location: Hewuli, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Donors of this project:
Amber B.
Toby B.
Photo album of this project:
Project report: Learning to make salted mustard vegetables
We are pleased to have new skills to make salted vegetable mustard
Result:
- Family groups to learn a technology that is really new in Maumere, which gives salt to preserve vegetables and fermented.
- Fresh vegetables which are not sold, it can still be processed again and salted vegetables can be sold at a price that is quite expensive.
- Raw materials of vegetable mustard obtained from their own gardens so as to save expenses and can provide additional income.
Next step:
- This is new knowledge for us in Maumere that taste salty mustard vegetables that we made is still not taste good.
- We still want to develop the best techniques and efficient way to make this salty mustard vegetable.
- We have not been able to sell salted mustard vegetables we have made, because the flavor is still not delicious and not widely known by the people around us.
Beneficiary comments:
- Emarantus Pare : I’m happy with this training because it really gave me new knowledge.
- Lorens Soge : I’m happy with this training and I will give this knowledge to neighbors near me.
- Maria Pise : As a housewife I have the opportunity to learn to preserve the vegetable mustard and I am thrilled.
- Oktavia N. : As a young woman I want to develop this technology so it can be made for other types of vegetables. I am very pleased with this new knowledge and very helpful.
- Maria Dince : I am very satisfied with the implementation of the preservation of salted mustard vegetable. Vegetable will more durable, nutrition and can be sold in nearby markets.
Project budget: £117
Community Facilitation Partner: The Source of Life Foundation – SUMB
Date of project implemented: August 13, 2011
Project location: Hewuli, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Donors of this project:
Amber B.
Toby B.
Photo album of this project:
Project report: Learning to make traditional snacks
Yuliana seemed to be filling a cookie cutter witnessed by Lusia
Result:
In this training there are 4 housewives (Yuliana Fransiska, Frumensia Fransiska, Lusia Hinggi and Magdalena) learned to make pastries and cake. Training conducted for two days.
In the first day we learned making pastries and in the second day we made cakes moist. Learning is done in two stages. The first stage: the introduction of utensils and understanding about recipes. The second stage of the process of making cakes until cooked (baked and fried). We also learn to try out new recipes.
In this training we learned making:
- Nestum Cakes (pastries)
- Kukis cake (cakes moist)
- Sus Pastel (cakes moist)
Next step:
- On September 4, 2011 we held a bazaar in front of the church and we were able to sell cookies that we made in the training. The money we collect for IDR 300,000. We are very pleased to be able to get the money together in our group and can be sold 6 jars of cookies. This is the first time we sell cookies in a bazaar. Net profit for each jar of cookies is IDR 25,000.
- We agreed we would continue these activities together each month to make a cake together and sell them at a nearby kiosk. But we want to improve the quality and taste of the cake that we made so that it can compete in the market and school.
Beneficiary comments:
- Yuliana Fransiska: Every day I sell cakes, but only one kind of steamed bread. By followed this training, I’m so glad that I could make other types of cakes and sell it. Thank you MicroAid.
- Frumensia Fransiska: I am pleased to be making a cake. I will continue trying to improve the flavor of the cake we’ve ever made together so I can sell at the school of my children.
- Lusia Hinggi: I got new knowledge about learning to make pastry. I am very pleased. Hopefully these skills can open up business opportunities for me and my group. Please help us to continue to guide me and the group.
- Magdalena: In this group I was chosen by friends as the group leader. I will continue to encourage friends to keep trying and learning. We pledge to achieve a change, which today is better than yesterday. Please continue to help us. Thank you MicroAid.
Project budget: £126
Community Facilitation Partner: Sari Dharma Indah foundation – SADI
Date of project implemented: August 15, 2011
Project location: Hewuli, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Donors of this project:
Amber B.
Toby B.
Photo album of this project:
Project report: Learning to sew and make clothes
Marselina in tailoring training with her friends seemed to be paying attention to how to cut and sew fabric
Result:
Sewing Group formed
- Four housewives (Paulina Peni, Marselina Moe, Agustina Fatima Luon and Meliana Gabul) agreed to form a group of sewing and embroidery
- Paulina Peni who has to know a little knowledge about sewing, then was elected as leader of the group
Training in sewing skills and dress making given
- The trainer is Mrs. Rita, a professional seamstress in Maumere hired by Sari Dharma Indah Foundation to teach how to sew and make clothes
- Learning starts from the introduction of components / parts of the sewing machine, then continue learn how to cut a pattern, sew and stitching
Next step:
- We do not have own sewing machine to learn on but we wants to have a sewing machine for the group. We are saving IDR 5,000 per item of clothing sold.
- On September 4, 2011 we held a bazaar in front of the church and we were able to sell three pieces of flags and two pieces of tablecloths we made during the training. The money we collect for IDR 320,000. We are very pleased to be able to get the money together in our group.
- We want to learn more to sew tablecloth with a variety of designs and variations.
Beneficiary comments:
- Paulina Peni: I happy being able to develop the skills I have and can help my friends learns to sew
- Marselina Moe: I am very proud to know how to sew and sewing machine with a loan given by a friend of mine, and then I can make my friend’s tablecloth orders
- Agustina Fatima Luon: Since I attended this training, my husband and my children are very happy because I can fix their own clothes were torn and damaged. I can also cut out a pattern for clothing
- Meliana Gabul: I am pleased to be working together with my friend and we can all help each other in making clothes. Read my story “My first sewing stall”
Project budget: £117
Community Facilitation Partner: Sari Dharma Indah foundation – SADI
Date of project implemented: August 16, 2011
Project location: Hewuli, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Donors of this project:
Amber B.
Toby B.
Photo album of this project:
Project report: Learning to make tempe
Merry, Keru, Elisabeth and Oviana seemed learning how to make tempe
Result:
- 4 mothers now able to make tempe from soybean
- Tempe that we made it yet tasty when fried, we will continue learning to make more savory taste
- We can learn for ourselves how to clean the beans, boiled beans, packed in plastic and fry the tempe
Next step:
- After 4 weeks of the training, we learned to make chips from tempe. This food is preferred by our children and more durable. We’ve tried to sell this tempe chips in our neighboring kiosk and managed to sell 20 packs of crisps with the price of IDR 2,000 per pack. 20 packs of crisps tempe are made from 1 kilogram soybeans priced IDR 7,000, so we make a profit after deducting production costs IDR 25,000.
- We agreed to learn to make tempe chips with sweet and salty flavors
Beneficiary comments:
- Merry Aby: I am very pleased with this training because now I can try to continue to make tempe and tempe chips
- Keru Misang: My daily activity is selling the yellow rice and by learning to make tempe from MicroAid, I can make tempe as an extra side dish of yellow rice that I sell
- Elisabeth: Tempe can also be used for side dishes in the family so that family spending more efficient
- Oviana: I want to continue to learn to make chips from tempe
Project budget: £122
Community Facilitation Partner: Human Love Foundation – KASI
Date of project implemented: August 6, 2011
Project location: Kota Baru, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Donors of this project:
Toby B.
Amber B.
Photo album of this project:
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