EQUAL Programme reaches 112,000 participants in inclusive AI training
Microsoft and Alunjiva Indonesia through the EQUAL programme have reached 112,058 participants by the second batch until April 30, 2026, in efforts to strengthen an inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem in Indonesia.
In a statement received in Jakarta on Monday, the achievements consist of 66,574 participants with disabilities and 45,484 women and youth who have undergone AI capacity building across various regions in Indonesia.
Microsoft Indonesia President Director Dharma Simorangkir said: “Through collaboration with partners like Alunjiva, we are promoting the use of technologies such as Microsoft Copilot to help more people, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities, develop new skills, increase productivity, and actively participate in the digital economy.”
The EQUAL programme is part of the elevAIte Indonesia initiative launched in 2024 by Microsoft and the Ministry of Communications and Digital to equip one million Indonesian talents with AI skills relevant to digital transformation.
Alunjiva Indonesia, as part of the initiative, is a partner in empowerment, promoting a more accessible AI learning ecosystem through disability-friendly learning materials, involving disabled facilitators, and strengthening community-based learning spaces.
Beyond training, EQUAL also encourages long-term collaboration and learning networks among communities, facilitators, educational institutions, and regional partners.
Alunjiva Indonesia founder Nicky Clara emphasised that a community-based approach is key to building an inclusive and sustainable AI learning ecosystem.
“For many vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities, access to technology remains a challenge. Therefore, we believe AI literacy must be built through an inclusive, easily understandable approach that aligns with daily community needs,” she said.
MPR RI Vice Chair Lestari Moerdijat assessed that AI mastery could be a bridge to expand economic opportunities, including for MSMEs and persons with disabilities.
“In the digital era, inclusivity is no longer a choice but a necessity,” she added.
Through the EQUAL programme, Microsoft and Alunjiva Indonesia aim for AI development in Indonesia to focus not only on innovation but also on equality, accessibility, and inclusive participation.
Sustainable digital transformation must ensure that women, youth, and persons with disabilities have equal opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of Indonesia’s digital future.
Since the first batch until June 30, 2025, the EQUAL programme has reached 211,377 participants across various regions in Indonesia.
As the culmination of the EQUAL programme, the EQUAL Convening Summit titled “Celebrating the Journey, Building an Inclusive AI Future” was held today at the National Disability Commission Building in Jakarta, involving government, private sector, communities, academia, and disability organisations.
The event saw over 350 participants with disabilities from Jabodetabek and featured discussions on inclusive AI regulations in Indonesia.