Amidst the green hills and blue sea stretching to the horizon, North Morowali holds simple yet meaningful stories. PT Agro Nusa Abadi (ANA) has made a significant impact over the years, not merely as a business but as an essential part of the community’s life. Through social responsibility programs, the company addresses the genuine needs of residents and promotes community well-being.
There are hopes that continue to grow: the hopes of educators who share their knowledge without seeking recognition, the aspirations of healthcare workers like posyandu cadres who diligently ensure the healthy development of pregnant women, infants, and toddlers, and the ambitions of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs striving to succeed in their startup ventures. Behind all this, PT ANA stands as a partner dedicated to contributing to the community.
PT ANA implements its sustainability programs in the Morowali Utara District of Central Sulawesi Province, focusing on the villages of Towara Pantai, Peboa, Towara, Molino, Bungintimbe, Tompira, and Bunta in the Petasia Timur Sub-district. These programs are regularly implemented based on the Four Pillars of CSR, in collaboration with village governments, community leaders, and local stakeholders. Through participatory meetings, the community and the company jointly design initiatives that align with local needs.
Recently, PT ANA’s economic pillar has targeted local traditional markets, where the heartbeat of the local economy can be felt. By collaborating with the village government and residents, PT ANA has helped revitalize Bungintimbe Market. The company’s support with heavy equipment has expanded the market area, creating space for more traders, more buyers, and, ultimately, more opportunities.
Musniati, the Village Head of Bungintimbe, greatly appreciates PT ANA’s contributions. She believes that the renovation of this market has become a crucial tool for economic circulation among her villagers. Musniati hopes this initiative will enhance community income and support future village development.
“With more facilities and a larger area, this market will be ready to become a new economic hub for the residents of Bungintimbe,” Musniati explained.
Simultaneously, PT ANA also supports UMKM Sinergi Magasi, a business group formed by the Family Empowerment and Welfare Group (PKK) in Molino Village. This business focuses on producing processed foods and horticultural agriculture, particularly chili cultivation. To aid this business’s development, PT ANA has provided production tools and essential infrastructure, understanding that even small businesses deserve significant attention.
“We can only express our gratitude to PT ANA for consistently supporting not just the village but also its residents directly,” stated the Chairperson of the PKK in Molino Village.
For PT ANA, empowerment is not just about providing assistance but about nurturing the potential that exists within the village community—the potential for progress and independence. The company positively evaluates the pioneers of these businesses through established SMEs, as they can have a positive impact and serve as role models for residents and other villages.
PT ANA continues to implement other CSR pillars with a commitment to shared prosperity with the nation. In education, PT ANA supports the sector by providing incentives to 21 honorary teachers at 13 schools under its guidance until March 2025. The beneficiaries include 13 primary school teachers, 7 junior high school teachers, and 1 senior high school teacher. These incentives serve not merely as financial support but as recognition of their dedication to educating the village’s children.
In the health sector, PT ANA demonstrates its commitment by providing incentives to 60 Posyandu cadres from 12 supported villages. These dedicated mothers monitor the growth and development of infants, track the health of pregnant women, and care for the elderly. Additionally, PT ANA regularly distributes Supplementary Food (PMT) as tangible support for community nutrition.
Importantly, as a company operating amidst Central Sulawesi’s abundance in natural resources, PT ANA acknowledges that sustainability can be achieved by maintaining environmental balance. Between 2024 and 2025, PT ANA will strengthen its commitment through various environmental initiatives that focus on conservation, impact reduction, and environmental education for the surrounding community.
These initiatives include planting trees in buffer zones around villages to reduce the risk of erosion and improve air quality. Thousands of local tree seedlings have been planted in collaboration with communities and schools in the area.
Furhtermore, PT ANA also conducts training and awareness programs on the importance of environmental protection for villagers, farmer groups, and students, covering topics such as household waste management.
