Bakti Barito Foundation, Kitabisa, and Happy Hearts Indonesia Celebrate the Rapid Reconstruction of Schools in Garut

6 February 2025

(from left) Septianna Manullang, Head of Development of Happy Hearts Indonesia; Fifi Pangestu, Executive Director of Bakti Barito Foundation; Barnas Ajidin, Acting Regent of Garut Regency; Edo Irfandi, Director of Kitabisa.org; Jubaedah, Principal of SDN 4 Barusari; and Nenden Komariah, Principal of SDN 3 Barusari, cutting the ribbon to mark the reopening of the two schools.

At the inauguration ceremony for the reconstruction of SDN 3 Barusari and SDN 4 Barusari in Garut, Yayasan Bakti Barito, Happy Hearts Indonesia, and Kitabisa celebrated a milestone in sustainable disaster recovery. Using approximately 9.4 tons of recycled plastic bricks, the project not only restored safe learning spaces for 220 students, but also prevented approximately 22 tons of carbon emissions, reinforcing the commitment to environmentally responsible reconstruction.

A classroom at SDN 4 Barusari shows severe damage from the earthquake.

The newly rebuilt classrooms of SDN 4 Barusari by Yayasan Bakti Barito, Kitabisa, and Happy Hearts Indonesia using recycled plastic bricks offer a safer and more earthquake-resistant learning environment for students.

Students at SDN 4 Barusari channel their creativity into art posters, enjoying their bright and sustainable new classrooms.

Students of SDN 4 Barusari performed a cultural dance to celebrate the reopening of their school.

A signboard displaying the logos of the Bakti Barito Foundation, Kitabisa, and Happy Hearts Indonesia.

(from left) **Suharsono Darmono**, Deputy Chief Power Plant Operations Officer Star Energy Geothermal; **Fifi Pangestu,** Executive Director of Bakti Barito Foundation; and **Barnas Ajidin**, Acting Regent of Garut Regency stand together to celebrate the newly reopened school.

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About Bakti Barito Foundation

Established in 2011, Bakti Barito Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Barito Pacific Group, an integrated energy company with diversified entities such as Chandra Asri Group, Barito Renewables (a sub-holding company for Star Energy Geothermal), Griya Idola, Petrindo Jaya Kreasi, Petrosea and more.

Guided by the enduring commitment of our founders, Prajogo Pangestu and his wife Harlina Tjandinegara, the foundation is dedicated to addressing Indonesia’s environmental and educational challenges through collaborative initiatives with our partners and the communities we serve. For more information, please visit baktibarito.com, or follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and X.

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