Program Officer – BENTANI DAIRI

Program Summary 

Coffee farming is largely a household-based livelihood, in which both men and women contribute to

different stages of production and decision making. Within this context, women play an important role in

helping manage farms, harvesting, and managing household finances. Despite their contributions, they face several challenges, including:

• Limited access to adequate nutrition and clean water: Stunting remains a concern in several villages in Dairi, with the 2024 Indonesian Nutritional Status Survey (SSGI) reporting a prevalence rate of 29% across the district, underscoring gaps in nutrition knowledge and health practices.

• Limited financial literacy and financial management skills: Although women contribute substantially to household income and coffee production, their capacity for financial management is still limited.

• Limited access to formal financial products and services: Farmers’ access to formal financial products and services is still limited, with distance to bank offices and other formal financial institutions posing a significant barrier for communities.

• Declining interest in agriculture among younger generations: In Dairi District, seasonal harvest cycles lead to irregular and unstable farm incomes, making agriculture a less attractive livelihood and leading many young people to seek employment outside the region rather than continue farming.

• Limited business development for women to gain income: Women’s economic activities are still largely dependent on agriculture, particularly coffee cultivation and horticulture, while opportunities for income diversification remain limited.

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