JAKARTA (August 15, 2024) - The community empowerment program through Nusantara Economic Heroes (PENA) implemented by Ministry of Social Affairs continues to produce results. Of the thousands of beneficiaries who have been declared graduates, PENA Remote Indigenous Communities (KAT) is a special PENA program. 

According to Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini, PENA KAT is interesting. 

"What is unique about PENA from KAT is there are so many superior products, for example from Buru Island eucalyptus oil, NTB candlenut oil, Gayo Aceh coffee, and many others that I think is interesting," explained the Minister. 

Minister Risma said her party would also help develop their businesses through PENA program. 

"We will help to develop their businesses so that the chain is a bit longer," said Risma. 

On this occasion, Social Affairs Minister also interacted with beneficiaries from KAT Riamau and asked directly about the progress of the business before and after being assisted by PENA program. As a result, the income of these beneficiaries increased. 

Ministry of Social Affairs once again held a PENA graduation event at the Aneka Bhakti Building, Jl. Salemba Raya No. 28 Central Jakarta. Since the PENA program was implemented, about 21,585 beneficiaries have graduated because their businesses have grown.