Education

YUM firmly believes that providing the young people of Indonesia with access to education is the key to the future growth of the nation.

An education gives the young people of Indonesia the opportunity to create a better life for themselves, their community and the entire country.

It is particularly imperative for those children from destitute families, who with access to education can break the cycle of poverty.

The education projects YUM operates focus on giving young people from poor backgrounds the opportunity to experience and enjoy learning and reap the associated benefits.

Download Education Projects Fact Sheet [pdf 86 KB]

Community Libraries

Jakarta, West Java & Central Kalimantan
The prohibitive cost of books, under-resourced school libraries and lack of public libraries means access to books in Indonesia is severely limited. YUM is passionate about making reading part of everyday lives in Indonesia, particularly for children. The Libraries Project aims to provide children and adults alike, with access to books and the opportunity to improve their literacy and broader learning.

YUM operates libraries in West Java, Aceh and Central Kalimantan which people of all ages are encouraged to attend to acquaint themselves with the joys and benefits of reading. Children can also participate in a range of activities that take place at the libraries, all of which are designed to make learning fun and enjoyable.

To ensure these libraries can continue to provide quality learning opportunities, YUM needs your support to purchase additional books and educational resources. To find out how to donate resources or funding to the Community Libraries Project, click here.

Child Scholarships & Sponsorships

Jakarta, West Java & Central Kalimantan
The cost of education prohibits many Indonesian families from keeping their children in school. The consequences are obvious for not only the individual child but for the nation as a whole. YUM has three forms of child sponsorships; each designed to provide children from poor families with the opportunity to continue their formal education.

For information on sponsoring a child, click here

School Sponsorships
YUM provides school sponsorships for children between the ages of 6 and 18 in Jakarta, in Cipanas, West Java and in Central Kalimantan. A school sponsorship provides families with financial support to cover the cost of a child’s schoolbooks, equipment, uniform and fees at a local school.

Families of sponsored children are regularly visited by a YUM social worker and are required to demonstrate a commitment to education through their children’s regular school attendance and satisfactory results.

Children’s Village Sponsorships
A Children's Village sponsorship covers the cost of a child’s living expenses at the YUM Children’s Village and their education at local government schools. All children who reside at the Village receive food, healthcare, clothing and shelter along with the support and assistance of the Villages’ professional staff.

The orphanage is home to more than 50 school-aged children from across West Java.

Talent Development Scholarships
The Talent Development Scholarships program offers intelligent, young Indonesians from underprivleged families with the opportunity to receive a university education. The scholarships cover the recipients’ education and living costs for the duration of their course.

At the completion of his or her university studies, each scholarship recipient will undertake a two-year internship with a YUM, providing the young adult with valuable experience and YUM with access to quality human resources.

The high cost of university education means that YUM is only able to provide a limited number of scholarships and competition for these is very strong. With the support of donors, YUM aims to increase this size of this program in the future and offer more young Indonesians the opportunity to attend university.

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