Quarterly Progress Report: JAPRI Program FY 2021

The program's partner, Kelompok Perempuan dan Sumber-Sumber Kehidupan (KPS2K), completed its target and activities for the quarter, training 2,193 individuals from the program's two focus areas, with 89% being women. Of these, 1,045 individuals experienced income increases or started new businesses, with 290 new businesses and 755 income increases reported. The Indonesian government's COVID-19 restrictions continued to hinder JAPRI's program activities, requiring adjustments to schedules and activities by IIE and its implementing partners. However, by September, a significant improvement in the COVID-19 situation was observed in East Java, allowing JAPRI to gradually relax restrictions and resume in-person activities while maintaining strict health protocols. As a result, JAPRI was able to conduct more in-person activities while continuing online activities. JAPRI PWD's activities during the reporting period included Disability Perspective and Interaction Training (DPIT), which aimed to promote inclusivity and human rights-based approaches. JAPRI trained 4 individuals from Beat Consulting, a facilitator for JAPRI's Business Motivation Workshop (BMW). Additionally, 114 individuals reported starting new businesses, and 286 individuals showed income increases. Entrepreneurship Training (ET) reached a total of 413 participants, focusing on people with disabilities. Through ET, participants learned business knowledge and skills, such as production, marketing, financial planning, and business model canvas development. JAPRI PWD also conducted business coaching, reaching 455 participants with disabilities in its working area. JAPRI began using a mixed approach of in-person and online sessions (including phone calls) to minimize direct contact and test the effectiveness of this approach. The Business Motivation Workshop (BMW) aimed to increase participants' confidence in communicating their businesses, teamwork skills, and learning from established entrepreneurs with disabilities. In this quarter, 456 individuals with disabilities participated in the workshop. JAPRI WEE's activities during the reporting period included a Training of Coaches (ToC) follow-up session, which aimed to provide feedback and share experiences among business coaches. The session was attended by 15 individuals, and coaches received a refresher on coaching materials from Coaching Indonesia. Additionally, 645 individuals reported income increases or started new businesses, with 176 starting new businesses and 469 showing income increases. Entrepreneurship Training (ET) was conducted in Bangkalan, Trenggalek, and Blitar, reaching 1,780 women entrepreneurs. ET aimed to equip participants with basic knowledge for starting or developing businesses, and JAPRI hoped participants would create ideal business plans using the business model canvas as a visual tool. JAPRI WEE also conducted One Day Business Training (ODBT) in Bangkalan, Sampang, and Kediri, reaching 213 women entrepreneurs. ODBT, like ET, aimed to equip participants with basic knowledge for starting or developing businesses, and JAPRI hoped participants would create ideal business plans using the business model canvas as a visual tool. Unlike regular ET, which may require multiple sessions, ODBT was completed in one day. Online business coaching and mentoring were also conducted in three regions: Bangkalan, Blitar, and Trenggalek, reaching 736 participants. For business coaching, JAPRI reached 355 participants in this quarter. Legalization of businesses was also supported, with 582 participants from Bangkalan, Madura (East Java) receiving guidance on creating business licenses through JAPRI's coaching and mentoring.