The Joy of Free Learning at PNM's Ruang Pintar in Karangpawitan

Education is a crucial foundation for breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty. For underprivileged families, access to a comfortable learning space, educational support facilities, and an environment that encourages child development are important factors in building a better future. As a company focused on empowering ultra-micro entrepreneurs, PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) believes that efforts to improve welfare are not only achieved through financing access and business mentoring for its women customers, but also through attention to the quality of their children’s education. Therefore, PNM has introduced various social initiatives that support the growth and development of the next generation, one of which is the PNM Ruang Pintar in Karangpawitan, Garut. This facility is designed as a learning space that children can use to improve academic skills, strengthen literacy, and develop character and social skills. The presence of a conducive learning environment is expected to provide broader opportunities for children to learn, be creative, and build their aspirations from an early age. PNM’s Director of Operations and Institutional Relations, L. Dodot Patria Ary, emphasised that PNM’s empowerment always views the family as a single unit that must grow together. ‘PNM is present not only to assist women customers in developing their businesses and improving family welfare, but also to pay attention to the future of their children. We believe that the best investment to break the chain of poverty is through education. When children get good access to learning, they have a greater opportunity to achieve a brighter future and create change for their families,’ said Dodot. Support for education is part of the company’s commitment to delivering sustainable benefits to the community. Through the various learning facilities available, children not only gain additional academic knowledge but also learn about character, literacy, and self-development. This support has received appreciation from parents who feel the direct benefits on their children’s enthusiasm for learning. PNM hopes this effort can be a real contribution to creating a young generation that is intelligent, has character, and is competitive.