Residents of Barusari Village came together to begin the demolition of SDN 3 Barusari and SD 4 Barusari in Garut. With local families, teachers, and students, the spirit of solidarity was deeply felt, driving this community-led effort to rebuild after the recent earthquake. With support from the local government, BPBD, Satpol PP, the TNI-Polri, and many others, the first steps toward rebuilding the school have officially begun.
As a show of support, Slamet Widodo, Deputy Assistant for Community Empowerment and Disaster Management at the Secretariat of the Vice President, joined us on-site to oversee the reconstruction of SDN 4 Barusari. His presence reflects the government’s and community partners’ commitment to ensuring a safe and resilient learning environment.
Through the combined efforts of Bakti Barito, Happy Hearts Indonesia, and Kitabisa, a campaign is underway to raise IDR 1.4 billion for the construction of earthquake-resistant classrooms. While our partners contribute critical funding and sustainable materials, including recycled plastic bricks, the local community offers equally meaningful support through volunteer work and resource donations.
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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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