August 8, 2022

Distribution of Educational Storybooks and Stationery Kits for Waste Picker Children in Kramat Jati

Marking National Children's Day, YIIM and PT Insight Investments Management partnered with Rumah Langit Community to provide 50 educational reading books and school supply kits to scavenger children in East Jakarta.

Program Information

Program Name

Distribution of Educational Storybooks and Stationery Kits for Waste Picker Children in Kramat Jati

Date

July 27, 2022

Program Focus

SDGs

Partner Collaborators

Beneficiaries / Participants

50 children of waste pickers and low-income families supported by the Rumah Langit Community Kramat Jati

Location

Rumah Langit Community Center, Kampung Tengah, Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, DKI Jakarta

Key Activities

Symbolic handover of 50 school stationery packages with notebooks and art materials Donation of 50 illustrated children's storybooks for the Rumah Langit Community library Distribution of wholesome snack packages for children of waste-picker households Interactive story-reading session and educational motivation with volunteer mentors

Expected Outcomes

Heightened reading interest and literacy habits among children of waste-picker households Reduced educational expenditure burdens for informal urban labor families Fostering an inclusive, child-friendly community learning space in high-density urban areas

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In commemoration of National Children’s Day, which falls on July 23, 2022, the Inspirasi Indonesia Membangun Foundation (YIIM) and PT. Insight Investments Management (INSIGHT) collaborated with Komunitas Rumah Langit to organize a social and educational program, namely the provision of reading books and stationery assistance to children under the care and guidance of the Rumah Langit Foundation, specifically children from scavenger families in the Kramat Jati area, East Jakarta on July 27, 2022.

This social and educational program aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG number 1 on No Poverty, number 2 on Zero Hunger, and number 4 on Quality Education.

The assistance provided consisted of 50 packages containing stationery such as pencils, pens, books, coloring pencils, children’s snacks, and 50 reading books, including children’s storybooks and drawing books. The handover of the reading books and stationery was given directly to 50 children from scavenger families at 14:00 WIB at the residential area of street children and children of scavengers, located at Gg. Komban No.97, RT.11/RW.11, Kp. Tengah, Kec. Kramat Jati, Kota Jakarta Timur, DKI Jakarta.

Present at this assistance program were Mr. Achmad Fanani Rosyidi, Program Manager of YIIM, and Mr. George, a representative from Komunitas Rumah Langit.

On this occasion, Mr. Suluh T Rahardjo, CSR Coordinator at PT INSIGHT, stated, “We are very grateful to be able to share with the children of scavengers in the Kramat Jati area, East Jakarta. This assistance is a form of care from PT Insight and part of INSIGHT’s commitment, which is transforming investments into social impact. We hope this assistance can provide benefits for children in need.”

Mr. Achmad Fanani Rosyidi, Program Manager of YIIM, also stated, “In commemorating National Children’s Day, YIIM, supported by PT INSIGHT, distributed a small amount of assistance and educational and social gifts to the children of scavenger families in Kramat Jati, East Jakarta. We hope the residents, especially the parents among the scavenger community, are pleased with this assistance and that it will be beneficial.”

Mr. George, a representative from Rumah Langit, stated, “Thank you to PT. INSIGHT and YIIM for collaborating with Komunitas Rumah Langit in providing reading materials and stationery to the children of scavengers under Rumah Langit’s care. We hope this assistance will be useful for the children and can increase their interest in reading.”

The Inspirasi Indonesia Membangun Foundation, as a non-profit organization, is open to all parties who wish to support or provide donations in any form, so that more components of the nation can be involved in improving the literacy of Indonesian children.

Salam Inspirasi!

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