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BCA Syariah Awards 3 Women-Owned SMEs at WEpreneur Summit BCA Syariah 2023
Jakarta, June 12, 2023 – PT Bank BCA Syariah (BCA Syariah) awarded three participants of the WEpreneur program by BCA Syariah. The recognition was given to the program participants (Big Sistas) who successfully completed the series of activities over almost 1 year.
The awards were presented by the President Director of BCA Syariah, Yuli Melati Suryaningrum, virtually during the WEpreneur Summit 2023 on Monday, June 12, 2023. The three outstanding Big Sistas who received the awards are the founders of: Madu Onggu Arrissa Fauziarachman, Sanggar Mbah Guru Endang Dzunuraini, and Fragrande Mayang Adelia Puspita. The evaluation criteria for the best participants included online marketing activities, training activities for the local community, and financial reports throughout the WEpreneur program.
The Best WEpreneur - BCA Syariah President Director (Top-Left) posing with the '3 Best Big Sistas (participants of WEpreneur by BCA Syariah)' during the WEpreneur Summit 2023.
WEpreneur by BCA Syariah is part of the company's corporate social responsibility activities, BCA Syariah Cares for Prosperity. This initiative is aimed at improving financial literacy, packaged in empowerment programs and capacity building for women entrepreneurs engaged in SMEs.
The program recruits 15 female SME entrepreneurs with sustainable businesses, passion, and leadership qualities for coaching. The goal is to enable them to develop their business capacity and serve as inspiration for other women entrepreneurs in their communities.
Yuli Melati Suryaningrum stated, “We highly appreciate all the Big Sistas who participated in the WEpreneur by BCA Syariah program. We hope the various learnings from this program can be beneficial and applied by each Big Sista to enhance their business capacity. Additionally, don't hesitate to continue sharing the knowledge acquired with other female SME entrepreneurs, making them stronger and fostering sustainable growth.”
Geraldine Christina, Co-Founder of Shestarts.id, said, “Female SME entrepreneurs in Indonesia are indispensable pillars in society and true sources of inspiration. With skills, courage, and perseverance, they have proven that small businesses can have a tremendous impact, not only on family finances but also on society through job creation and improving the standard of living in the surrounding communities.”
Female SME entrepreneurs make a significant contribution, accounting for about 60% of the total number of SMEs in the country. They play a crucial role in Indonesia's economy by creating jobs and contributing to economic growth.
Female SMEs in Indonesia have also become a driving force for local economic growth. According to the World Bank, female SMEs contribute around 34% to Indonesia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and the participation of women in Indonesian SMEs continues to increase.
The presence of women in the business arena should be a concern for many. The WEpreneur BCA Syariah program helps female entrepreneurs achieve their goals while making a positive impact on their surroundings. Encouraging participation, strengthening communities, and eliminating barriers are key steps to ensuring greater growth and success for female SMEs in the future.
BCA Syariah is committed to continuing programs that support sustainable financial development, empowering women, and SME players as a form of support for Sustainable Development Goals.
As of April 2023, the composition of BCA Syariah's SME financing is recorded at IDR 1.7 trillion or 22.75% of the company's total financing of IDR 7.6 trillion. Meanwhile, BCA Syariah's financing distribution in the sustainable business activity (KUB) sector is recorded at IDR 2.6 trillion or 34.61% of the total financing as of April 2023.
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About BCA Syariah
PT Bank BCA Syariah (BCA Syariah) is a subsidiary of PT Bank Central Asia Tbk., which began operations on April 5, 2010. As of April 2023, BCA Syariah's total assets have reached IDR 12.1 trillion. Financing distribution by BCA Syariah has reached IDR 7.6 trillion, while Third Party Funds (DPK) are recorded at IDR 8.8 trillion. BCA Syariah has 74 branch networks spread across Jabodetabek, Surabaya, Semarang, Yogyakarta, Solo, Bandung, Bandar Lampung, Palembang, Medan, Banda Aceh, Bireuen, Lhokseumawe, Kediri, Malang, Pasuruan, and Makassar, as well as 100 Sharia Services of Commercial Banks (LSBU) spread across several BCA branches.
For further information, please contact:
PT BANK BCA SYARIAH
Business & Communication Unit
Address: Jl. Jatinegara Timur no. 72, East Jakarta 13310
Phone: (021) 850-5030
Email: bcas_humas@bcasyariah.co.id
About SheStarts.id
Shestarts.id is a platform for women to share and learn from each other, realizing their business ideas with an entrepreneurial spirit. While working with female SMEs, Shestarts.id has built a community of active members, with over 700 members from all over Indonesia. Shestarts.id is also actively building business incubation for women-owned businesses with potential social impact, resulting in two brands, Upshecle and Hanggi. Shestarts.id has organized more than 80 events on business with over 7,000 participants and collaborated on business development with more than 30 female SMEs.
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Website: www.shestarts.id
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