PERKUMPULAN PEMBERDAYAAN PEREMPUAN PIJER (PODI PIJER PODI WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT ASSOCIATION)
The rural women’s development project began in 1983, initiated by research on the activities, poverty, and inequality faced by rural women in Karo Regency, Simalungun, and surrounding areas. Subsequently, the Pijer Podi Foundation was established based on Notarial Deed No. 13 by Raskami Sembiring, S.H., dated December 9, 1991. Later, based on Notarial Deed No. 1 by Bertha Sianipar, S.H., dated May 6, 2020, the Pijer Podi Foundation changed its name to the Pijer Podi Women’s Empowerment Association, abbreviated as YAPIDI. This change was legalized by the Decree of the Minister of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia Number AHU-0013567.AH.01.07.YEAR 2020, dated January 22, 2021, regarding the Legalization of the Establishment of the Pijer Podi Women’s Empowerment Association.
YAPIDI, as an institution for community empowerment, particularly for women, is a non-profit organization open to collaborations in activities, programs, and funding that align with its vision, mission, and ethical values. As an empowerment institution that prioritizes trust and upholds equality, honesty, transparency, and accountability, YAPIDI conducts periodic institutional audits as well as project audits in accordance with cooperation agreements with partners. YAPIDI also implements principles of democracy and regeneration.
Currently, YAPIDI has 16 staff members (10 women and 6 men) operating in Karo Regency, Deli Serdang Regency, and Aceh. According to YAPIDI data as of December 2023, there are 18,189 assisted individuals (15,478 women and 2,711 men) who receive direct services through community organizations, especially rural women’s groups mentored by YAPIDI.