As part of the effort to create a safe, inclusive, and violence-free learning environment for children at school, KREASI Pesisir Barat, implemented by Yayasan Guru Belajar, carried out a children’s campaign under the theme “Safe Schools, Happy Children” on Sunday (7/9/2025).
This campaign was held in collaboration with eight KREASI partner schools and directly involved children, teachers, the Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Violence (Satgas TPPK), and the Pesisir Barat Children’s Forum.
The goal of the campaign was to create a safe space for children to reflect on their experiences, express their aspirations, and voice their hopes for an educational environment that supports their holistic development, free from violence, discrimination, or harmful practices within the school setting.
The campaign emphasized meaningful child participation. This means that from the planning stage to the execution of the campaign, children were actively involved in formulating and implementing the activities.
Children were not just participants but also key actors in voicing the protection rights they deserve.
The methods used in the campaign included creative activities such as handprint declarations against violence, art performances, and other expressive activities that represented their voices and commitment to creating a safe, friendly, and joyful school for all children.
It is hoped that this campaign can encourage more concrete and sustainable actions in promoting broader child protection efforts.
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The Program of KREASI or Kolaborasi untuk Edukasi Anak Indonesia (Collaboration for the Education of Indonesian Children) is funded by the Global Partnership for Education, developed by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, and the Ministry of Religious Affairs. KREASI Pesisir Barat is being implemented by Save the Children with Yayasan Guru Belajar and support by the Government of Pesisir Barat. KREASI aims to improve the quality of education in Indonesia by strengthening teaching, learning, and student development.
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Writer: Putri Lalitaningtyas; Editor: Andika Ramadhan
Photo: Putri Lalitaningtyas/KREASI/Yayasan Guru Belajar/Save the Children