Proactive Support of Local Communities
APRIL contributes to the sustainable social and economic development of the communities where it operates. Respect for the rights of communities and proactive support is embedded in our SFMP 2.0.Learn More »
Social infrastructure project
USD 280,000
spent by PT RAPP and supply partners
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A major focus of APRIL’s community development program is support for social infrastructure. Projects in this area include the building of schools, mosques, village centres, sports arena, community halls, roads and related facilities and materials to support social, cultural, religious and other activities. In 2018, APRIL and its supply partners spent USD 280,000 on social infrastructure project, from USD 288,450 the year before.
Education scholarship
430
Education Scholarships Provided by
PT RAPP and Supply Partners
PT RAPP and Supply Partners
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Along with its supply partners, APRIL provides scholarship programs covering primary to university levels, teacher training, and also supplies such as school facilities and equipment. The company’s scholarship and education programs were set up in 1999 and are promoted among local communities in collaboration with village heads. In 2019, APRIL and its supply partners funded 430 secondary school scholarships, up from 417 in 2018. APRIL also works with the Tanoto Foundation to implement its PINTAR program, which provides support and training for teachers to increase education standards overall.
Integrated Farming System (IFS) training
2,300 hectares
of community agricultural land covered
236 farmers
received farmland cultivation methods training
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The Integrated Farming System (IFS) programme, set up in 1999, equips local farmers with sustainable farming skills and agricultural assistance that lead to economically viable farming activities. The program now covers more than 2,300 hectares of community agricultural land, with the number of farmers trained by the company increasing from 236 in 2019, up from 202 in 2018.
