YASOP, Artha Graha Peduli Strengthen Character Education Through Community Service

The YASOP Peduli 2026 programme has returned as a collaboration between the Yayasan Tunas Bangsa Soposurung (YASOP), Artha Graha Peduli (AGP), and Paryasop (the Yasop Alumni Association). Embracing the spirit of ‘From the Heart for Others’, the programme not only provides social assistance but also serves as a vehicle for character education through real-life experiences of serving the community. Hundreds of food packages were distributed to heads of families in the Hinalang, Sangkar Ni Huta, Pagar Batu, and Kota Balige areas on Sunday. Each aid package contained rice, sugar, cooking oil, packets of instant noodles, and other items. The distribution was carried out door-to-door by 360 boarding students from Yasop as part of character building, leadership, social awareness, mutual cooperation, and community service. The activity was also attended by the Toba Regency Government. Toba Regent Effendi P. Napitupulu assessed that YASOP Peduli not only provides benefits to the community but also plays an important role in shaping the character of the younger generation. ‘The Toba Regency Government supports YASOP Peduli because it not only helps the community but also shapes the character of the younger generation. This programme is a real learning space for Yasop boarding students to develop their sense of care and ability to interact directly with the community,’ said Effendi P. Napitupulu. To ensure the aid was right on target, the committee conducted data collection and verification of beneficiaries together with village officials using a digital survey application, assessing the condition of prospective recipients based on several criteria, documenting homes, and recording GPS coordinates. The entire process was designed to ensure distribution was targeted, verified, transparent, and accountable. The distribution also involved local transportation as a form of community empowerment in Balige. The Chairman of the Yayasan Tunas Bangsa Soposurung Board of Trustees, Luthfi Mangaratua Krida Silalahi, stated that YASOP Peduli is an implementation of character education realised through real action in the community. ‘YASOP Peduli 2026 is a tangible manifestation of the Yayasan Tunas Bangsa Soposurung philosophy: Character First, Competence Second. We believe that character is the main foundation in shaping leaders who are able to give meaning to others. Therefore, together with Artha Graha Peduli, we want to cultivate Tunas Bangsa generations who have integrity, empathy, and a spirit of service. From strong character, competence will grow and become a strength to work and serve the nation,’ said Luthfi. In agreement, Husin, a representative from Artha Graha Peduli, emphasised that collaboration is the key to delivering sustainable social benefits. ‘For Artha Graha Peduli, social activities are not just about distributing aid, but also about instilling the value of caring. Through collaboration in YASOP Peduli 2026, we hope the benefits can be felt by the community while also serving as a lesson for the younger generation to care, serve, and devote themselves to others,’ said Husin. YASOP Peduli reflects the spirit of togetherness between Yayasan Tunas Bangsa Soposurung, Artha Graha Peduli, and Paryasop. In this effort, Artha Graha Peduli involved the Artha Graha Network, Pasifik Agro Sentosa (PAS), Electronic City Indonesia (ECI), Bank Artha Graha Internasional (BAGI), and others. The collaboration affirms that care is born from synergy, not from working alone, and is a manifestation of the commitment to serve the community with heart. Through YASOP Peduli, the students not only handed over aid to the community but also learned to understand life directly. This experience is part of the process of forming leadership character based on empathy, care, mutual cooperation, and a spirit of service to others.