Strengthen Respect for Generation Alpha to Promote Peace
Amidst the increasingly complex geopolitical dynamics of 2026, maintaining peace between nations now extends beyond political diplomacy at negotiating tables. Ideological polarisation, territorial disputes, and technological access disparities between countries frequently trigger sentiments of exclusivity that spread to grassroots communities through boundless digital spaces.
As part of the global community, Indonesia faces the reality that sustainable peace can only be achieved if every individual has a foundation of empathy and respect for differences in nationality, culture, and belief. In response to conditions in society, Redea Institute, which oversees the HighScope Indonesia school network, is committed to instilling and implementing values of tolerance and respect for diversity among all students from an early age.
Tolerance is often considered trivial, yet its absence can have negative consequences. Many problems in this era stem from a lack of mutual respect, both towards one another and for existing differences. A lack of understanding of diversity can trigger conflict, division, and a decline in tolerant attitudes in community life.
“So, children go to school not only to obtain grades, but also to practise life values, such as mutual respect and responsibility, as well as to build life skills like collaboration and problem-solving,” said Antarina SF Amir, Founder and CEO of Redea Institute, in an official statement on Monday, 9 March.
Based on the belief that the best education simulates real life, Redea Institute organises an interfaith activity titled PTR (Peace, Tolerance, Respect) at HighScope Indonesia schools. This activity is an annual routine school programme designed to foster respect for fellow human beings and living creatures to create a peaceful and sustainable life.
This year, PTR carries the theme of Building Respectful Attitudes Towards Fellow Human Beings and Living Creatures to Create a Peaceful and Sustainable Life. This theme was selected to inspire students to practise mutual respect in their daily lives and contribute to creating sustainable peace. Through this, the activity is expected to bring positive impact to all religious communities in society.
The PTR programme is a concrete manifestation of efforts to promote civic life through the internalisation of tolerant attitudes and appreciation for the noble contributions of each religion to humanity. Since 2004, PTR has been consistently held every Ramadan, embracing diversity and involving all students, both Muslim and followers of Protestant Christianity, Catholicism, Hinduism, and Buddhism.