The Representative Office of Bank Indonesia (KPwBI) in Tegal, Central\nJava, continues to demonstrate its concern for communities affected by\nthe land movement disaster in Desa Padasari, Jatinegara Subdistrict,\nTegal Regency. Beyond humanitarian assistance, it has introduced the\n\u201cLove, Pride, and Understanding the Rupiah\u201d educational programme.<\/p>\n
A total of 223 pupils from classes 1 to 6 at SDN Padasari 1,\nJatinegara Subdistrict, Tegal Regency, were educated on \u201cLove, Pride,\nand Understanding the Rupiah\u201d in the village on Tuesday (31\/3). In\naddition, they received bags and school supplies.<\/p>\n
Post-disaster, children become a group requiring special attention,\nnot only for physical needs but also for psychological recovery. The\neducation is designed with a play-and-learn concept to encourage renewed\nconfidence and optimism among the children after the disaster.<\/p>\n
Head of KPwBI Tegal, Bimala, stated that previously, as a quick\nresponse to the land movement disaster, the office had distributed basic\nfood packages through the Tegal Regency Disaster Management Volunteer\nCoordination Forum (FKRPB) on 28 February and 7 March 2026. Some of the\naid was also channelled to victims of the disaster in Desa Kajen,\nLebaksiu Subdistrict, for needs at the evacuation posts.<\/p>\n
\u201cBesides basic necessities aid, we also provided support for\nevacuation facilities handed over to FKRPB Tegal Regency and witnessed\nby the Tegal Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD). The aid\nwas used to improve the flooring of existing tents, provide communal\nworship spaces, and support the construction of new evacuation tents,\u201d\nsaid Bimala.<\/p>\n
SCHOOL SUPPLIES AID<\/p>\n
Bimala mentioned that to support the continuity of education for\naffected children, the Bank Indonesia Employees Association (IPEBI) had\nalso distributed school supplies to 56 pupils of SDN Padasari 2 and 10\neducators on 13 March 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cSubsequently, on 31 March 2026, KPwBI Tegal again distributed school\nsupplies to 223 pupils of SDN Padasari 1 affected by the disaster. Some\nof the funds channelled were the result of public fundraising by BI\ntogether with IPEBI in the Semarak Rupiah Ramadan and Berkah Idulfitri\n(SERAMBI) 2026 activities,\u201d explained Bimala.<\/p>\n
According to Bimala, not only material aid, but the activities were\nalso combined with enjoyable educational programmes, such as introducing\nthe Rupiah and interactive stories teaching the values of love, pride,\nand understanding the Rupiah from an early age.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough this approach, children not only learn to recognise Rupiah\ncurrency and use it wisely but are also encouraged to rebuild a sense of\nsecurity, togetherness, and hope. This fun educational packaging is part\nof efforts to support the psychological recovery of children so they can\nreturn to daily activities with full enthusiasm,\u201d clarified Bimala.<\/p>\n
She added that as the monetary authority, BI has a mandate to\nmaintain the stability of the Rupiah\u2019s value. However, in disaster\nsituations, Bank Indonesia also plays an active role in supporting\ncommunity socio-economic resilience, including in emergency conditions\nthrough education that builds optimism in the younger generation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis series of aid and educational activities is expected to\nalleviate the burden on affected communities, accelerate socio-economic\nrecovery, and ensure the continuity of educational activities while\ninstilling positive values about the Rupiah as a symbol of national\nsovereignty for the young generation in the affected areas,\u201d she\nconcluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bi-tegal-educates-children-affected-by-land-movement-on-loving-being-proud-of-and-understanding-the-rupiah-1774968711", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }