Help Build a School for Underprivileged Children

Education is one of the most important investments for children to face future competition. In Indonesia—where a significant portion of the population still lives in poverty—children in rural areas are required to compete with their urban peers who enjoy far greater access to educational facilities, technology, and learning support.

Educational Inequality in Rural Indonesia

The gap in educational facilities and learning quality between public schools in rural and urban areas continues to produce unequal outcomes. Rural schools often face shortages of learning resources and limited access to well-trained teachers. This situation is further worsened by the structural challenges faced by teachers themselves.

In Indonesia, the term “honorary teacher” is widely known. These are teachers who work with full dedication but receive very limited financial compensation. Many rural teachers earn around IDR 400,000 per month, which is equivalent to approximately USD 25–27. With such low income, teachers have very limited opportunities to improve their professional capacity. Many are forced to take additional jobs simply to meet their basic daily needs, reducing the time and energy they can dedicate to educational quality.

Low Parental Literacy and Limited Learning Support at Home

Another major challenge is the low level of educational literacy among parents in rural communities. Many parents do not yet view education as a critical investment for their children’s future. This is often driven by economic pressures, limited educational background, or lack of exposure to the long-term benefits of education.

As a result, many parents are unable to accompany their children during study time or consider educational support facilities as non-essential. This creates an additional disadvantage for rural children, especially outside school hours.

Our Response: Learning Support at the Community Learning Center

At our learning center, despite very modest facilities, we provide after-school learning support for school-aged children. This program is designed to help children strengthen their academic skills, build confidence, and develop positive learning habits.

The learning support activities are managed by dedicated volunteers from diverse professional backgrounds who generously share their time and expertise. Through personalized assistance, mentoring, and a supportive learning environment, we aim to help children achieve better educational outcomes and reduce the learning gap they face.

This initiative reflects our belief that every child deserves access to quality learning support, regardless of where they are born or the economic condition of their family.