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   A Community-Based Rural Enterprise Empowering Local Women and Youth Introduction   Hidden in the highlands of North Sumatra, near the world-famous Lake Toba, lies Kampung Girsang—home to a growing rural enterprise with global ambition.  Girsang Candlenut  is more than a peeled candlenut supplier. It is a community-driven business that connects local farmers and home-based processors to international buyers who value quality, traceability, and social impact. For importers, food manufacturers, and socially conscious buyers, Girsang Candlenut offers a reliable supply of Indonesian candlenut ( Aleurites moluccanus )—processed with care, consistency, and a story worth sharing. Why Candlenut from Lake Toba? The Lake Toba highlands are known for fertile volcanic soil and favorable microclimates. Candlenut trees grow naturally in this region, producing nuts with rich oil content and aroma—highly suitable for food processing, seasoning blends, cosmetic ingredients, an...

  Di balik indahnya Danau Toba, terdapat sebuah kampung yang menyimpan potensi luar biasa:  Kampung Girsang  di Kabupaten Simalungun. Dari sinilah lahir  Usaha Kemiri Girsang , sebuah inisiatif sederhana namun penuh makna, yang mengolah buah kemiri batu menjadi  kemiri kupas berkualitas tinggi . 🌱  Dari Alam yang Kaya Menuju Produk Bernilai Kawasan Girsang dikenal subur dengan hasil pertanian dan perkebunan. Pohon kemiri tumbuh lebat di sini, menghasilkan biji kemiri yang selama ini hanya dijual mentah. Melihat potensi itu, didirikanlah  Usaha Kemiri Girsang . Tujuannya sederhana tapi kuat: Meningkatkan  nilai tambah kemiri  agar bisa dipasarkan sebagai oleh-oleh khas Girsang. Menciptakan  lapangan kerja  bagi ibu rumah tangga dan anak muda desa. Membawa nama  Kampung Girsang  ke tingkat nasional bahkan internasional. Pemberdayaan Perempuan & Anak Muda Uniknya, usaha ini dikelola bersama oleh masyarakat. Para ibu dibe...

   Simalungun, NINNA.ID -Indonesia’s abundant spices first attracted Portuguese merchants to Malacca in 1511. Indonesia also has long been known as  the Mother of Spices . Situated on the equator, this archipelago nurtures fertile soils and tropical climates that give birth to world-famous spices—nutmeg, pepper, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla. Centuries ago, these treasures lured traders and explorers from across the world. Today, they continue to shape Indonesian identity through cuisine, culture, and community. Spices like cloves, nutmeg, and mace were highly prized, believed to cure diseases, and worth their weight in gold. Today, spices remain central to food and culture.  Indonesia  is also home to  jamu , a traditional health drink made from spices and herbs. For tour guides, telling the spice story is more than talking about food—it’s about connecting travelers to Indonesia’s heritage, flavors, and people. Each spice tells a story of local far...

Behind the beauty of Lake Toba lies a village with extraordinary potential:  Girsang Village  in Simalungun Regency. From here was born  Girsang Candlenut Enterprise , a humble yet meaningful initiative that processes candlenut fruit into high-quality peeled candlenuts. 🌱  From Nature’s Richness to Value-Added Products The Girsang area is fertile, rich in agriculture and plantations. Candlenut trees grow abundantly here, producing nuts that were once only sold raw. Seeing this potential, the Girsang Candlenut Enterprise was established with simple yet strong goals: To increase the added value of candlenut so it can be marketed as a specialty product of Girsang. To create jobs for housewives and village youth. To bring the name of Girsang Village to the national and even international stage. 🌸  Women & Youth Empowerment What makes this initiative unique is its  community-based management . Women are empowered to work from home without leaving their fam...