Cipinang street children receive aid

Cipinang street children receive aid

JAKARTA: In a bid to improve the quality of life of about 150
street children in Cipinang area, East Jakarta, the U.S.-based
logistics company UPS and Mitra Mandiri Foundation launched
Program Anak Mentari (Children of the Sun) on Thursday.

The program, is aimed at providing school facilities, food and
health care facilities as well as psychological support for the
children for one year.

As part of the initiative, UPS will also provide facilities
and training programs for the parents as well as its employees to
participate in activities that include in-class kindergarten
tutoring and school renovations. -- JP