YSEALI Spring 2019 - Choiriah Triliani:

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Participant Name: Choiriah Triliani
Project Location: Pontianak, Indonesia
Program: Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI)
Term: Spring 2019
Project Title: Pipetkite
UConn GTDI Project Award: Application Accepted & Funding Awarded

Choiriah Triliani obtained her BS in Marketing Management at Tanjungpura University in 2018, her interests include volunteerism, photography, Music & art, Creative Industry, Travelling, dogs and Social work. Choiriah is the current Founder of Pipetkite, a social enterprise based in Pontianak, West Kalimantan. She decided to pursue her passion and she established Pipetkite (social enterprise) even before she graduated. Her goal is to create a supportive environment for every social enterprise so, they can all have a significant role in Indonesia (in terms of creative economy development).

Five-Year Project Goals:                                                                     

  • Develop other Eco-friendly products
  • Develop targeted empowerment areas
  • Grow the brand’s branch in the other part of Indonesia
  • Develop and reach more business partners outside West Kalimantan
  • Create international distribution channels

Organization Information: Listeners

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Pipetkite is a social enterprise that sells the reusable bamboo straws made by the women in rural areas. They concern themselves on women empowerment, creative micro economy (SME), environmental awareness, and youth development. By working with “Pipetkite” women will have an additional income to support their families. Also, by using their product, it raises awareness about the dangers of plastic straws.