BNI Strengthens Stunting Prevention Programme to Support Indonesia's Golden Generation 2045
PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, or BNI, is strengthening its stunting prevention programme through a series of social initiatives throughout 2026. The move is part of the company’s contribution to improving child health quality and supporting the realisation of the Indonesia Emas 2045 vision.
The programme is being implemented in stages from the beginning to the end of 2026 under the bank’s corporate social and environmental responsibility scheme, BNI Berbagi. Its implementation targets nutritional fulfilment, family education, sanitation, and the strengthening of public health services.
BNI Corporate Secretary Okki Rushartomo stated that stunting prevention is a key focus of the company’s social programmes, particularly as child growth and development during the first 1,000 days of life forms a crucial foundation for human resource quality. ‘BNI believes every Indonesian child has the right to a healthy start in life so they can grow and develop optimally,’ Okki said in a written statement marking National Children’s Day 2026.
According to him, fulfilling children’s rights to health, nutrition, and proper care requires collaboration between the government, businesses, health workers, and the community. Through this initiative, BNI is strengthening cooperation with various stakeholders to support the acceleration of stunting reduction as part of its contribution to realising the Indonesia Emas 2045 generation.
One of the programmes being implemented is the Gerakan Orang Tua Asuh Cegah Stunting, or GENTING, in Riau Province. The programme is carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Population and Family Development and the National Population and Family Planning Board. BNI is also implementing a Healthy Village Free of Stunting programme in four villages in Pangalengan District, Bandung Regency. This programme combines nutritional interventions with family education, sanitation improvements, the adoption of clean and healthy living behaviours, and enhancements to the living environment.
The approach is designed to ensure that stunting prevention does not solely focus on food aid but also addresses environmental factors, parenting patterns, and community access to health services. ‘In line with the spirit of National Children’s Day, we hope more Indonesian children will have the opportunity to grow up healthy, develop optimally, and become an excellent generation,’ Okki said.
The stunting prevention programme is also part of the Swadharma Bhakti Nagara spirit commemorating BNI’s 80th anniversary. Through sustainable collaboration, BNI hopes these efforts will expand benefits for families and support the formation of a healthy, productive, and competitive generation.