JADI EGO, Innovation from the Beneficiary of Children Center “Paramita” Mataram

WEST LOMBOK (20 February 2021) - The Ministry of Social Affairs, through the Paramita Children's Hall in Mataram, made the newest innovation, "JADI EGO" which stands for Water Hyacinth Wall Clock in Bahasa Indonesia.

This is the first watch created from water hyacinth. The innovation created is the result of the hard work of the Beneficiary who is a Child Against the Law (ABH).

I Ketut Supena, Head of the Paramita Children's Center, said that the Water Hyacinth Wall Clock is a continuation of SAEGO's innovation, utilizing water hyacinth, which has been considered as one of the enemies of farmers because water hyacinth is believed to absorb the nutrients needed by rice.

The beneficiaries found not many obstacles in making "JADI EGO" because the children had mastered the concept of water hyacinth plant processing from harvesting to weaving. Making this water hyacinth wall clock only takes two hours of work.

The children's skills in knitting these works cannot be separated from the direction and motivation given by Supena every day. "I hope that the children will continue to innovate to create products of economic value, especially in the processing of this plant weed," added Supena.

MD as one of the beneficiaries who contributed to the "JADI EGO" conveyed his optimism. "I have encountered no difficulties in making this water hyacinth watch because I already have experience making other products before," explained MD.

Currently, marketing is being carried out at the Parama Coffee outlet at the Paramita Mataram Children's Hall. In the future, marketing will be carried out on a digital platform according to market demand.

Furthermore, Supena said that it has been proven that the Social Rehabilitation Assistance (ATENSI) program carried out by the Ministry of Social Affairs can realize economic independence for Children Against the Law (ABH).