Strengthening Economic Resilience and Reintegration through Friends of Business – ‘Sahib Bisnis’ in Pos
Strengthening Economic Resilience and Reintegration through Friends of Business – ‘Sahib Bisnis’ in Pos
Strengthening Economic Resilience and Reintegration through Friends of Business:
‘Sahib Bisnis’ in Pos
Location
Pos, Indonesia
Focus
Reintegration
IMplemented by
NPID
In early 2026, NPID supported the reintegration of a former detainee in Tamanjeka, Indonesia, through the Sahib Bisnis programme, combining vocational training, business capital, and ongoing mentoring to help him build a sustainable livelihood, strengthen community ties, and turn economic vulnerability into a pathway towards stability and self-reliance.
At the beginning of 2026, R (initial), a former detainee from Tamanjeka, Desa Masani, faced an uncertain future. His family relied heavily on seasonal cocoa harvests, which provided inconsistent income and often left them struggling to meet daily needs. Economic instability not only affected his household but also limited his ability to reintegrate confidently into the community.
As he joined the Sahib Bisnis programme, implemented under vocational training and material support interventions by NPID, R was introduced to basic financial management and small business operations through step-by-step during ‘Learning Class – Kelas Belajar’ sessions – skills he had never formally developed before. He also received business capital support and ongoing mentoring, enabling him to translate knowledge into practice.
Eventually, R established a small kiosk selling daily necessities such as gas and fuel. The combination of practical training, material support, and continuous mentoring process built his confidence and sense of independence, allowed him not only to start a business, but to sustain and grow it.
As his economic situation stabilised, his engagement with the community improved, helping rebuild trust and social connections. His experience demonstrates that when vocational training, material support, and sustained accompaniment are effectively integrated, they can address underlying economic vulnerabilities that often hinder reintegration. In doing so, such support contributes to reducing risks associated with violent extremism by fostering stability, dignity, and positive participation in community life.