For Mahesa, a 12-year-old sixth-grade student at Barunawati Primary\nSchool in Semarang, walking to school has been a daily routine. Mahesa\nis accustomed to navigating coastal areas that are frequently flooded by\ntidal waters to reach his classroom.<\/p>\n
His shoes, which have accompanied him for about a year, have begun to\ndeteriorate due to constant use. Despite this, Mahesa remains spirited\nand enthusiastic about his studies. At school, he is known for his\ncheerful and active personality, never hesitating to ask questions when\nhe encounters something he does not understand.<\/p>\n
\u201cMahesa\u2019s daily life is much like his peers. At school, he only\nspends two thousand rupiah on snacks. Despite his modest means, he is\nbright, cheerful, and active. He is very enthusiastic about learning and\nalways asks questions when he is unsure,\u201d said Wagiyem, a teacher at\nBarunawati Primary School, on Monday.<\/p>\n
Amidst his daily life as a student, Mahesa held a simple wish: to\nhave his own bicycle so he would no longer have to walk to school. This\nwish was finally realised through the support of BRI Peduli. Mahesa\nreceived a bicycle to support his daily commute. In addition to the\nbicycle, students at Barunawati Primary School also received books,\nbags, stationery, and shoes.<\/p>\n
Assistance was also extended to teachers and school staff in the form\nof basic food packages. The school welcomed the support provided by BRI\nPeduli, noting that the benefits were felt not only by Mahesa but by the\nentire school community.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn behalf of Barunawati Primary School Semarang, we express our\ngratitude to BRI Peduli for providing facilities for the children,\nincluding books, bags, and shoes, and even a bicycle. Furthermore, the\nteachers are grateful for the basic food packages, which are very\nhelpful,\u201d said Wagiyem.<\/p>\n
Upon learning he had received a bicycle, Mahesa expressed his shock\nand joy. \u201cI am very shocked; I didn\u2019t expect to get a bicycle. I am\nhappy and proud. Alhamdulillah, I have wanted my own bike for a long\ntime. Now, I can ride to school and no longer have to walk,\u201d said\nMahesa.<\/p>\n
The bicycle is now a new part of Mahesa\u2019s journey to school. With a\nmore convenient commute, he remains determined to study and pursue his\ndreams. \u201cI want to be an Indonesian National Football Team player and an\nIndonesian astronaut. I love playing football, so I hope to join the\nNational Team. I also want to be an astronaut so I can go to outer\nspace,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n
In a separate statement, BRI Corporate Secretary, Dhanny, revealed\nthat BRI Peduli, as the umbrella for the Corporate Social and\nEnvironmental Responsibility (TJSL) programme, continues to provide\nsupport to the community through various social activities, including\nmeeting the educational needs of children. This support is part of an\neffort to accompany the younger generation in their learning and pursuit\nof their ambitions.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope the assistance provided by BRI Peduli can help Mahesa\nmaintain his spirit to continue learning and pursuing his dreams,\u201d said\nDhanny.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bri-peduli-fulfills-mahesas-small-dream-1790581982", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }