BI Tegal Educates Children Affected by Land Movement on Loving, Being Proud of, and Understanding the Rupiah
The Representative Office of Bank Indonesia (KPwBI) in Tegal, Central Java, continues to demonstrate its concern for communities affected by the land movement disaster in Desa Padasari, Jatinegara Subdistrict, Tegal Regency. Beyond humanitarian assistance, it has introduced the “Love, Pride, and Understanding the Rupiah” educational programme.
A total of 223 pupils from classes 1 to 6 at SDN Padasari 1, Jatinegara Subdistrict, Tegal Regency, were educated on “Love, Pride, and Understanding the Rupiah” in the village on Tuesday (31/3). In addition, they received bags and school supplies.
Post-disaster, children become a group requiring special attention, not only for physical needs but also for psychological recovery. The education is designed with a play-and-learn concept to encourage renewed confidence and optimism among the children after the disaster.
Head of KPwBI Tegal, Bimala, stated that previously, as a quick response to the land movement disaster, the office had distributed basic food packages through the Tegal Regency Disaster Management Volunteer Coordination Forum (FKRPB) on 28 February and 7 March 2026. Some of the aid was also channelled to victims of the disaster in Desa Kajen, Lebaksiu Subdistrict, for needs at the evacuation posts.
“Besides basic necessities aid, we also provided support for evacuation facilities handed over to FKRPB Tegal Regency and witnessed by the Tegal Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD). The aid was used to improve the flooring of existing tents, provide communal worship spaces, and support the construction of new evacuation tents,” said Bimala.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES AID
Bimala mentioned that to support the continuity of education for affected children, the Bank Indonesia Employees Association (IPEBI) had also distributed school supplies to 56 pupils of SDN Padasari 2 and 10 educators on 13 March 2026.
“Subsequently, on 31 March 2026, KPwBI Tegal again distributed school supplies to 223 pupils of SDN Padasari 1 affected by the disaster. Some of the funds channelled were the result of public fundraising by BI together with IPEBI in the Semarak Rupiah Ramadan and Berkah Idulfitri (SERAMBI) 2026 activities,” explained Bimala.
According to Bimala, not only material aid, but the activities were also combined with enjoyable educational programmes, such as introducing the Rupiah and interactive stories teaching the values of love, pride, and understanding the Rupiah from an early age.
“Through this approach, children not only learn to recognise Rupiah currency and use it wisely but are also encouraged to rebuild a sense of security, togetherness, and hope. This fun educational packaging is part of efforts to support the psychological recovery of children so they can return to daily activities with full enthusiasm,” clarified Bimala.
She added that as the monetary authority, BI has a mandate to maintain the stability of the Rupiah’s value. However, in disaster situations, Bank Indonesia also plays an active role in supporting community socio-economic resilience, including in emergency conditions through education that builds optimism in the younger generation.
“This series of aid and educational activities is expected to alleviate the burden on affected communities, accelerate socio-economic recovery, and ensure the continuity of educational activities while instilling positive values about the Rupiah as a symbol of national sovereignty for the young generation in the affected areas,” she concluded.