A total of 12 teachers selected as prospective Local Facilitators for the KREASI Pesisir Barat Program participated in the Child Protection and Case Management Local Facilitator Onboarding held from 9–13 June 2026. The activity formed part of KREASI Pesisir Barat’s efforts to strengthen the child protection ecosystem in schools while preparing facilitators to support 30 partner schools during the program’s second year in Pesisir Barat.
The training equipped the facilitators with the knowledge and skills required to prevent and respond to violence in education settings. Guided by the principles of a Safe and Comfortable School Culture, participants were prepared to assist schools in creating safe and inclusive learning environments that uphold the best interests of the child.
Over five days, participants learned through various interactive and engaging methods, including group discussions, simulations, microteaching, case studies, and joint reflections. The materials covered the foundations of child protection, identification of violence-related risks, early detection and reporting, psychological first aid, case management, and strategies for involving children in creating a safe and comfortable school culture. The learning process also reinforced the understanding that child protection is the responsibility of the entire school community.
One of the most memorable moments came when participants were invited to create models of child-friendly school environments. After completing their respective designs, the facilitators read messages and aspirations shared by children. This simple activity prompted a collective reflection that adults’ perspectives do not always align with children’s needs.
Many of the children’s aspirations were remarkably simple. They wanted environments where they felt safe, heard, connected with friends, and able to learn comfortably. The experience reminded participants that children’s voices must be included in every planning process, as they are the ones who grow and learn in these environments every day.
The training also provided a space for participants to share experiences and learn from one another. Simulations on case management and initial response helped them understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality, respecting children’s dignity, and ensuring that every decision prioritizes their best interests.
After completing the training, the facilitators developed follow-up action plans to guide their support for the target schools. They will transfer their knowledge to 30 KREASI partner schools in Pesisir Barat during the program’s second year through continuous training, mentoring, and monitoring.
Through this capacity strengthening, KREASI believes that a safe and comfortable school culture is created not merely through rules, but by people who continue to learn, listen, and work together to provide the best possible environment for every child to grow.
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KREASI (Collaboration for the Education of Indonesian Children) is a program to improve the quality of education by strengthening literacy, numeracy, and character education. KREASI in Pesisir Barat is managed by Save the Children and implemented by Yayasan Guru Belajar, with funding from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), as well as support from the Government of Pesisir Barat and Indonesia’s Local Education Group, led by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) and the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag).
Writer: Clara Sidharta | Editor: Andika Ramadhan | Photo: Clara Sidharta/KREASI/Yayasan Guru Belajar/Save the Children