Gardening Programme Trains Independence for Children with Special Needs

Gardening activities are being used as a means to train independence in children with special needs while developing skills that could support their future productivity. The programme is run by the Lovely Hands community with support from PT Bank KEB Hana Indonesia (Hana Bank) in commemoration of National Children’s Day.

The support came in the form of a donation for gardening activities on land managed by the Lovely Hands community in Sunter, North Jakarta. The community assists children with special needs, particularly those from underprivileged families.

Hana Bank’s Chief Human Capital and Operation Officer, Sumia, said the support is expected to help children with special needs develop their abilities so they can become more independent.

“Hana Bank will continue to present various initiatives that deliver positive and sustainable impact. Through this collaboration with the Lovely Hands community, we hope to equip children with special needs so they can be independent and empowered within society,” Sumia said in a written statement on Tuesday (28/7/2026).

According to Hana Bank, gardening activities not only teach cultivation skills but also serve as a medium for children to interact, work together and produce goods with economic value.

Beyond providing assistance, a number of Hana Bank employees also volunteered in the activity. They accompanied the children through various tasks, from planting and harvesting crops and watering the garden to feeding fish.

Hana Bank stated that the empowerment programme is one of its corporate social activities focused on education and humanitarian fields. In addition to supporting children with special needs, the company also runs educational scholarship programmes, blood donations, social assistance and school renovations.