Economic Empowerment for Honey Farmers in Darajat
The Madu Darajat Murni Pasirwangi program is a flagship community development initiative by Star Energy Geothermal Darajat II, a subsidiary of Barito Renewables, operating in Pasirwangi, Garut.
Through this honey-farming initiative, local beekeepers (organized under the Kelompok Tani Hutan Madu Darajat Berkah) cultivate native bees (Apis cerana) in the forests around the Darajat geothermal field, generating high-quality pure honey.
Impact
as of December 2024
SROI
million rupiah income generated in 2024
tree seedlings planted in 2024
farmers trained in 2024
The program not only supports sustainable livelihoods for the Karyamekar village community, but also aligns with Barito Renewables’ mission to foster environmental stewardship and socio-economic empowerment around its geothermal operations.
Combating Tuberculosis Through Community Empowerment
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a severe public health threat in Indonesia, which currently ranks second globally in total cases. To address this urgent challenge, Star Energy Geothermal’s Madu Darajat program launched an innovative, community-driven initiative in Garut, where thousands of new cases are reported annually.
A central component of this effort is the distribution of Madu Murni Darajat (pure honey) to local TB patients undergoing intensive, long-term medical treatment.
By partnering directly with the Campaka Taruni women’s group—a collective of female forest honey farmers—the program successfully aligns public health interventions with local economic empowerment and environmental conservation.
The Indonesian government awarded Star Energy Geothermal the prestigious PROPER Gold (Emas) award, the nation’s highest recognition for corporate environmental excellence and community empowerment.
Working closely with dedicated community health volunteers like Siti Patimah—herself a TB survivor—the program provides essential on-the-ground support to ensure that patients successfully adhere to rigorous medication schedules. The locally harvested honey provides a critical, natural energy supplement that helps fortify patients’ immune systems during the difficult recovery process.
Through this holistic approach, Star Energy Geothermal is driving sustainable economic growth for the women of Garut while delivering lifesaving support to the region’s most vulnerable residents.