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