Inspirational Visit of DWP Unand to Agrianita IPB University, Strengthening Collaboration for Empowerment

IPB University received a visit from the Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) of Universitas Andalas (Unand) 25/10. The visit was intended to strengthen friendship and foster a spirit of togetherness.

Dr Laila Isrona Efa Yonnedi, Chairperson of DWP Unand said that the visit had long been planned, considering that Agrianita IPB University had many inspiring activities.

“The activities that have been carried out by Agrianita IPB University are in accordance with the vision and mission of Dharma Wanita, namely for domestic and public empowerment,” said Dr Laila.

According to her, this activity was initiated in order to pick up the spirit given by Agrianita IPB University so that later the spirit could spread to DWP Unand members to carry out the vision and mission that had been outlined.

“This visit also gave us inspiration for us to carry out DWP Unand activities. Certainly after this visit, we will carry out many empowerment activities such as parenting to beauty classes,” she said.

She hopes that after this visit, DWP Unand members can prove that many empowerment activities can have an impact on society. “Of course the collaboration with Agrianita IPB University can continue and continue to inspire and encourage us,” said Dr Laila.

Meanwhile, Chairperson of Agrianita IPB University, Retna Widayawati said, with this visit, the relationship between DWP Unand and Agrianita IPB University will be even closer.

“With a close sisterhood, the door of opportunity will certainly open and this collaboration can be a driving force for other DWPs,” said Neno, the nickname of the Chairperson of Agrianita IPB University.

Neno said, the collaboration that will be carried out in the near future wants to help DWP Unand in the construction of Day Care and collaborative programs related to empowerment.

“With this visit, it turns out that Agrianita IPB University and DWP Unand have similar interests such as craft, embroidery, and knitting. If these similarities are developed together it will be a good collaboration of course, “she said.

She advised, as women must be creative and independent, namely women who can solve all forms of obstacles that stop them in their own lives and do not easily blame the conditions experienced.

“As women, we actually have the potential to generate income. Whatever potential we have, if we are confident and continue to hone it, it will definitely pay off. This has been proven through Agrianita IPB University,” she concluded. (Lp) (IAAS/HLF)