Andien's Story Opens Learning Opportunities in the Scavenger Village, There Are Students from Children to Adults

Kapanlagi.com - Andien Aisyah opens learning opportunities for the community in the Scavenger Village by establishing a free school that welcomes students of various ages. Not only children, but also adults who have been marginalized from formal education are given the chance to pursue knowledge.

This initiative demonstrates Andien's commitment to providing equal access to education for everyone, regardless of age or social background. Come on, check out the story below, KLovers! If not now, when?

1. School for Believing Children

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The School for Believing Children is a free school established by the Andien Aisyah Foundation, specifically for friends who are scavengers and have dropped out of school or want to continue their education but are hindered by costs.

"This school is specifically for friends who are scavengers, who have dropped out of school or want to go to school but cannot afford it," said Andien when met in the Kebayoran Lama area, South Jakarta, Tuesday (3/12/2024).

In this program, which has been initiated for 2 years, students receive full education without any fees, from the teaching and learning process until they finally obtain their diplomas.

"We conduct this teaching and learning process there with a free Pick-Up Ball system. Really from the beginning until they obtain their diplomas, it is obtained for free," she added.

2. Students of Various Ages

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Andien also explained that although the school opened through her foundation is called Sekolah Anak Percaya, its students come from a wide range of ages.

"Even though it's called Sekolah Anak Percaya, the age range is really broad. There are truly students from children to people aged 50-60 who still want to pursue their education package," Andien explained.

The learning system at this school uses a "package pursuit" approach, where participants can catch up on their educational levels, from Package A to Package C.

"Don't be surprised if you visit there and see 45-year-old mothers still pursuing Package A, or those participating in literacy programs. That happens in Jakarta," she added.

3. Progress of the Students

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Andien also mentioned that the participants at Sekolah Anak Percaya are starting to show high creativity and confidence.

"There are definitely some who are starting to create. For example, some are making YouTube channels, and some are starting to join beauty classes," Andien said.

In addition, the Andien Aisyah Foundation is also working to facilitate them with various training to boost their confidence.

"Even though they are only pursuing up to Package C, we also collaborate with various agencies to provide training for them," she continued.

4. Andien's Hope

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Andien has great hopes that equal access to education can become a reality throughout Indonesia. Currently, the foundation she leads, Andien Aisyah Foundation, is still operating on a small scale around the Jakarta area, specifically in Pondok Kopi, Kampung Pemulung Joglo, Kampung Pemulung Jurang Mangu, and Kampung Pemulung Rawa Bebek.

Andien hopes that more Sekolah Anak Percaya can be established by various parties, so that they can work together to create equality in education across Indonesia.

(kpl/nts)