Pelalawan, May 23, 2025 — Asian Agri, through its business unit PT Inti Indosawit Subur (IIS), partnered with the Tanoto Foundation to conduct a two-day training program aimed at strengthening the core skills of community health volunteers. Held on May 20–21 in Pelalawan Regency, Riau, the training involved 30 participants from 10 health posts across Delik Village, Lalang Kabung Village, and Pelalawan Subdistrict.
The training, conducted at the Pelalawan Public Health Center Hall, is part of efforts to strengthen community health post services through the Integrated Primary Services (ILP) approach. This integrated model plays a key role in accelerating stunting prevention. The program was opened by the Head of Community Health at the Pelalawan District Health Office, Yulda Santi and was led by three facilitators from the Public Health Office.
Topics covered included managing community health post operations and providing services for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, toddlers, the elderly, and adolescents. The volunteers also participated in hands-on sessions that simulated integrated service delivery in their respective villages.
The Assistant Manager of KKPA at PT IIS, Destroni Hadinata Sinulingga,said the training reflects the company’s long-term commitment to improving community well-being around its operational areas.
“By strengthening the role of community health post volunteers, we’re reinforcing the foundation of village-level healthcare. Skilled volunteers can help prevent stunting early on by reaching vulnerable groups through direct, grassroots services,” he said.
The Stunting Reduction Coordinator at the Tanoto Foundation, Dedi Triadi added that the training also aimed to broaden the volunteers’ focus—not only on children already experiencing stunting, but also on healthy toddlers who may be at risk if not properly monitored.
“Balanced attention is critical. We want all children—both healthy and at risk—to receive proper care and follow-up,” he said.
In her remarks, Yulda Santi emphasized that the role of community health post volunteers goes beyond weighing children or providing basic health services.
“They are community mobilizers. They spread health messages, support families, record children’s growth, and serve as a link between residents and the healthcare system. This training helps strengthen each of those roles,” she said.
The Asian Agri’s CSR Coordinator for Riau Region, Eko Budi Christyanto, noted that the initiative is part of a collaborative strategy between the company and local communities to build a resilient village healthcare system.
“Through this training, we hope volunteers can become agents of change in their communities. They’re not just implementers but also leaders who inspire healthier habits, especially in stunting prevention,” he said.
The volunteers are expected to put their newly acquired skills into practice to improve healthcare services in their communities. Their contribution plays a key role in reinforcing the village health post system and promoting meaningful progress in public health. The collaboration between Asian Agri, the Tanoto Foundation, and local authorities demonstrates how cross-sector partnerships can effectively support long-term stunting prevention.
About Asian Agri
Founded in 1979, Asian Agri is one of Indonesia’s foremost companies in crude palm oil production, managing over 100,000 hectares of oil palm plantations and employing over 20,000 people.
As a pioneer of the Indonesian Government’s Smallholder Transmigration Core Plantation Programme (PIR-Trans), Asian Agri has partnered with 30,000 scheme smallholders in Riau and Jambi, who collectively manage 60,000 hectares of oil palm plantations. The company also fosters partnerships with independent smallholders to enhance their welfare and drive socio-economic growth.
Committed to sustainable practices, Asian Agri upholds a zero-burning policy and implements plantation best management practices to help smallholders boost productivity, increase crop yields, and improve supply chain traceability while supporting their journey towards certification. Asian Agri’s mills leveraged advanced technology and self-generated green energy to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
Asian Agri’s plantations, as along with their scheme smallholder plantations, are full Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) certified, underscoring the company’s commitment to responsible and sustainable palm oil production.
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