Save the Children Indonesia participated by showcasing a booth at Festival Anak Indonesia Hebat held at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jakarta Timur, on Tuesday (22/7). The festival was organized by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) in collaboration with Solidaritas Perempuan untuk Indonesia (SERUNI) of the Merah Putih Cabinet—a group consisting of the wives of ministers and vice ministers.
The Save the Children booth, which featured the KREASI Program or Kolaborasi untuk Edukasi Anak Indonesia (Collaboration for the Education of Indonesian Children), was visited by at least 154 people. The booth included audiovisual presentations, various souvenirs, and an interactive “Tree of Hopes” for visitors.
The Tree of Hopes served as a medium for visitors to express their hopes for Indonesian children by writing messages on paper and attaching them to the tree. Among those who shared their hopes was the wife of the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Selvi Gibran Rakabuming, who wished for Indonesian children to grow up healthy and talented.
“Keep growing into healthy, talented children with noble character and love for the homeland,” wrote Selvi in purple ink on pink paper.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Abdul Mu’ti, shared his encouragement for Indonesian children.
“Study diligently, stay motivated, become a great generation,” Mu’ti wrote.
The festival, held in celebration of National Children’s Day, was officially opened by the Vice President’s wife and followed by interactive games between SERUNI members and the children. In her speech, Selvi called on all parties to create a safe and comfortable space for children.
“Guide them and set good examples. Support and fight for the fulfillment of children’s rights for the sake of their future,” said Selvi.
“We can all be better parents, capable of showering more love and dedicating more time to our children. All of this will greatly benefit their growth and development, shaping them into extraordinary children in pursuit of Indonesia Emas 2045,” she added.
Previously, SERUNI’s Head of Division 2, Masmidah Abdul Mu’ti, reported that the event was attended by children ranging from early childhood education (PAUD) to vocational high schools (SMK), including special needs schools (SLB) and community learning centers (PKBM), with a total of around 440 children. The event was also attended by representatives from ministries and agencies involved in child protection, partners, the Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP), and community groups—bringing the estimated total number of participants to 657 people.