Save the Children organized the Learning Reflection and Program Alignment Workshop for the Program of KREASI on 22–23 October in South Jakarta. As the grant agent of KREASI , Save the Children used this forum as a strategic moment to evaluate the progress of the first year and design key adjustments for a more impactful second year.
In addition to the National KREASI Team from Save the Children, the event was attended by the Co-Chairs of Local Education Group (LEG), from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, and the Ministry of Religious Affairs, along with leaders from seven local implementing partner organizations.
The workshop served as a deep reflection on KREASI’s approaches and achievements during its first year of implementation. All participants were invited to critically assess whether the interventions delivered were contextually relevant to local needs and how much impact they have had on children, teachers, and the education ecosystem in the target areas.
KREASI, a program focusing on strengthening literacy, numeracy, and child protection, has reached thousands of teachers and school leaders across its implementation areas. However, several challenges remain, such as the volume of training sessions, program continuity post-training, and gaps in school-level mentoring and monitoring systems.
Looking ahead, the program will emphasize the importance of a more structured, measurable, and needs-based teacher professional development (TPD) approach.
Beyond teacher training, the program will also strengthen strategies for child protection and GEDSI (gender equality, disability, and social inclusion), integrating these principles across all areas of intervention, including learning, school ecosystems, and community engagement. Notable practices to be continued include the Catch-Up Club and the strengthening of school-level violence prevention teams (TPPK).
The meeting also discussed transition strategies for entering Year Two, including the upcoming second phase of school selection. This transition period will be closely monitored through an intensive monitoring mechanism.
The closing session reinforced the importance of strong synergy between Save the Children, implementing partners, and local stakeholders to ensure that every KREASI intervention contributes to creating safe, inclusive, and empowering learning spaces for children.
With improvements in program design, streamlined activities, and a strengthened mentoring system, KREASI enters its second year with a sharper focus. It is hoped that these strategic shifts will address the challenges of the first year and pave the way for deeper, more sustainable impact.