PONTIANAK INDONESIA (ISL News) – IPC Terminal Petikemas has once again demonstrated its commitment to inclusive development through its Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) Program, which provides Facial and Body Care Skills Training for Female Therapists with Disabilities in West Kalimantan. This collaborative program with the West Kalimantan Association of Indonesian Women with Disabilities (HWDI) and the West Kalimantan Provincial Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises Office is a concrete step in opening access to skills and economic opportunities for women with disabilities.
Over three days, May 11–13, 2026, 20 women with disabilities participated in facial and massage skills training designed not only to improve technical skills but also to build participants' self-confidence and economic independence. In addition to hands-on practice with professional trainers, participants also received training on customer service and entrepreneurship fundamentals to prepare them for entering the workforce or starting their own businesses.
IPC Terminal Petikemas Corporate Secretary, Daniel Setiawan, emphasized that the company's CSR program is aimed at creating sustainable social impact. "For us, CSR is not just about providing assistance, but also about creating opportunities and creating real change. Through this program, we want women with disabilities to have the space to grow, create, and become economically independent," he said.
Permai Budi Susatyo, Head of the MSME Empowerment Division of the West Kalimantan Provincial Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises Office, also expressed support for this program. He stated that this training is a crucial part of expanding access to economic empowerment for vulnerable groups. "We hope this activity will improve the competency of participants so they become more empowered, independent, and able to meet their personal and family needs. Based on SIDT data from 2026, there are 338,257 MSMEs in West Kalimantan and 88,293 entrepreneurs. This means that opportunities for growth in the business sector are wide open, including for people with disabilities," he said.
For many women with disabilities, the biggest challenge often lies not in their abilities, but in limited access and opportunities. Therefore, this program is designed as a learning and growth space, bringing together companies, disability communities, local governments, professional trainers, and local business partners to work together to broaden opportunities for women with disabilities.
The Chairperson of the West Kalimantan Women's Association (HWDI), Linda Fardini, expressed her appreciation for the initiative presented by IPC Terminal Petikemas. "Women with disabilities should also have equal opportunities to become independent and develop. We hope the skills acquired by participants will become tangible assets for their endeavors and improve their quality of life. Thank you to IPC Terminal Petikemas for your concern and support for women with disabilities in West Kalimantan," she said.
This program is part of IPC Terminal Petikemas' ongoing commitment to delivering social impact through a skill-to-sustainability approach, namely an empowerment process that starts from mastering basic skills, direct practice, to opening access to future business development opportunities.
This initiative also aligns with the company's support for the Republic of Indonesia's 4th Asta Cita (Goal 4) to strengthen human resource development through the empowerment of women and people with disabilities. Furthermore, this program contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically Gender Equality (SDG 5), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), and Reduced Inequality (SDG 10).
Through this program, IPC Container Terminal believes that inclusion does not stop at discourse, but must be realized through real access, skills, and opportunities so that every individual has an equal opportunity to develop and be independent.
(ISL News Editorial Team/Corcom IPC TPK).
