The Situation

UNICEF reports that 4.3 million children and adolescents aged 3-18 years are still out of school in Indonesia. The poorest children, children with disabilities and children living in under-developed parts of the country are most at risk of school exclusion. The PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) results found that Indonesia is in a low position, ranked 74/79 other countries in the survey. Children’s potential is nurtured in the early years and access to early childhood development (ECD) services requires major improvement, with an enrolment ratio of just 72%. During the Covid pandemic, some local schools had to close due to the funding restraints further exacerbating the education accessibility need in Indonesia.

The Objectives

The Bali Australian Oikos Care (AOC) School project provides affordable education for disadvantaged families in Bali, contributing to poverty alleviation. It delivers: 

1.      Accessible and affordable education for underprivileged students in Denpasar, Bali.

2.      Accessible and affordable education for underprivileged students from rural areas in Bali.

3.      Provision of work experience for university students.

4.      Government funding and support from local businesses.

Project J1063N contributes to equitable access to education in Bali by offering affordable learning opportunities for disadvantaged students, particularly those from underprivileged and rural backgrounds, empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and unlock their potential.