ADONARA, EAST NUSA TENGGARA —-— To strengthen the microeconomic sector in the archipelago, Dompet Dhuafa’s East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Branch, together with the Indonesian Empowered Entrepreneurs Foundation (YWIB), collaborated with Maybank Syariah Indonesia to officially launch the Nusadaya Program on Tuesday (April 14, 2026) in Lamahajaya Village, East Adonara Subdistrict, East Flores Regency.
The launch of this empowerment program was marked by the inauguration of 10 business stalls designated for local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The Nusadaya initiative is expected to serve as a new economic driver for the community on Adonara Island.
The East Flores Regency Government highly commends this initiative. Speaking on behalf of the Regional Secretariat for Government and Public Welfare, Yakobus Arakia stated that this collaboration aligns with the region’s vision of eradicating poverty through the creative economy.
“We highly appreciate this program. We hope that Nusadaya can drive economic growth for the residents, open up new business opportunities, and enhance the self-reliance of small MSME operators in Lamahala Jaya Village. The MSME sector is a vital pillar, and what is being implemented here is a highly creative innovation,” he said.
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The Nusadaya program provides not only physical assistance but also ongoing support. Program interventions include the construction of a food court, the provision of 10 business carts, capital assistance, as well as business management training and mentoring.
Sriyanti, Head of the Dompet Dhuafa NTT Branch, emphasized that this approach is designed to ensure SMEs can grow sustainably.
“We don’t just provide aid, but also ensure business quality improvement through regular mentoring,” she said.
The involvement of the Indonesian Empowered Entrepreneurs Foundation (YWIB) in this program further strengthens the empowerment aspect, particularly in developing entrepreneurial capacity and the local community’s business ecosystem so they can grow sustainably.
The beneficiaries are already beginning to feel the direct impact of this program. One of them, Nurelaila Abubakar, a business owner who now operates a stall at Nusadaya, expressed her gratitude for the changes she has experienced.
“I am very grateful for the Nusadaya stalls. My income has increased; previously, our stalls had few visitors. After being converted into Nusadaya stalls, thank God, visitors have become more numerous. Hopefully, Nusadaya will not stop here but will continue. Thank you, Dompet Dhuafa and Maybank Syariah; may you always be successful,” she said.
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As an archipelago, Adonara faces significant geographical challenges. However, local economic potential—such as the culinary sector, small-scale trade, and locally produced goods—presents a major opportunity that can be developed through targeted program interventions.
Through a collaboration between Dompet Dhuafa’s NTT Branch, YWIB, and Maybank Syariah Indonesia, the Nusadaya Program is expected to provide tangible solutions for communities in remote areas and ensure that SMEs in island regions have the same competitive edge as businesses in urban areas.
The Nusadaya program is expected to foster independent entrepreneurs who not only improve their families’ well-being but also become drivers of the local economy. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and photos: Harja Pradika/YWIB
Editor: Ronna