As the year ended, recognition was given to initiatives that have consistently delivered meaningful impact.
PT Sari Aditya Loka (SAL), a palm oil plantation company in Jambi Province, received a certificate of appreciation as a Stunting Prevention Foster Parent (GENTING) from the Jambi Provincial National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN).
The award was presented on Thursday, December 19, at the Old Regent’s Office in Merangin Regency.
This recognition reflects PT SAL’s active involvement in stunting prevention, a persistent health challenge for human resource development in Indonesia, rather than just administrative participation.
The certificate of appreciation was presented directly by the Deputy Regent of Merangin, Drs. H. Abdul Khafidh, M.M., and received by Fenti Rakhmawati as a representative of PT SAL.
“Thank you and congratulations to PT SAL,” the Deputy Regent stated. This event is part of ongoing local government efforts to strengthen collaboration between government and businesses to reduce stunting rates at the community level.
In the company’s operational area, particularly in Merangin Regency, this commitment is realized through continuous mentoring of vulnerable community groups, including the Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) community, which lives with limited access to healthcare and nutrition.
Efforts include providing supplementary feeding (PMT) for children in the SAD community, supporting Posyandu activities to monitor toddler growth, and facilitating health checks for pregnant women to prevent stunting from pregnancy onward.
This approach centers on the family, with particular emphasis on the first 1,000 days of a child’s life.
PT SAL’s CSR Assistant, Slamet Riyadi, stated that the BKKBN award reinforces the company’s commitment to social development.
Preventing stunting is not solely the government’s responsibility; businesses also play a vital role. “This award motivates us to continue implementing sustainable social programs that directly impact children’s growth and family well-being,” he said.
Stunting affects more than child height; it also impacts long-term quality of life, including learning ability and future productivity.
Collaboration among stakeholders is essential to address these challenges, particularly in areas with complex geographical and social conditions.
Through the GENTING program, PT SAL consistently supports family health and nutritional fulfillment, and provides assistance to families at risk of stunting in its operational areas.
The company will continue to collaborate with local governments, healthcare workers, and other stakeholders to help foster a healthier, stronger, and higher-quality generation.
By ending the year with this recognition, PT SAL emphasizes that development is measured not only by economic achievements, but also by the company’s ability to make a positive difference in the future of Indonesian children.
Source: jambiindependent.disway.id
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