Nusantara Educator Meeting XI (TPN XI) in Langkat which was held on Wednesday (31/7) and attended 5000 Participants are the closing of the TPN XI network at 50 Areas held since early June. It means, Distribution of Scholarships Students to learn the first wave is over.
Student Scholarships Learning are financial support for children from underprivileged families in order to meet their learning needs. Donation funds were collected by the Guru Belajar Foundation through fundraising on KitaBisa.com
“Education Overview Data 2022 shows more than 76 Indonesian children dropped out of school, not including those who are vulnerable to passing out learning. Even though our ideals, Students continue to learn throughout their lives to be independent, Character, and contribute,"Explained Maman Basyaiban, Head of Implementation TPN XI.
Maman hopes that more and more parties will be moved to become donors or even become fundraiser so that this scholarship can continue to be sustainable. He said, according to organizational experience at the Indonesian Philanthropic Association, Indonesian social life is high but donating decisions are generally responsive not proactive.
"Responsive, Focus on unexpected events such as natural disasters or diseases. Usually to overcome problems with large funds and in a short time. While proactive focus on long -term vision,"Explained Maman.
Student Scholarship Learning is part of fundraising that requires a proactive reaction, because it is a long-term and ongoing effort for the future of Indonesian children.
Walk kiloan meter for school, Maria Gets a Scholarship
Maria, class student 5 SDK 1 Saint Tarsisius Lembata is one of the scholarship recipients. According to the teacher, Yosep demong, Mary's parents work as rain -fed farmers. The house is very simple and still bamboo walls.
"The distance of his house to school around 3 kilometer. His family has no vehicle, if there is no ride, he's going to walk,"Yosep said.
“His son is very excited for school, His parents also supported. But of course with this situation, He is vulnerable to dropping out of school. This scholarship will certainly help Maria's needs,”Close Yosep.
Scholarships given can be used for students to meet learning needs, like buying a book, school uniforms, and others. Support teachers and students and then, donate at kitabisa.com/bantulanjutbelajar.
