Indonesia has made great progress in expanding access to education, reaching near universal primary school enrollment and over 97% participation in secondary education¹. However, only about 60% of students go on to complete senior secondary school², showing that many still face challenges in continuing their studies, especially during early childhood. Factors such as poverty, limited school capacity, and uneven infrastructure continue to slow progress in some regions². At the same time, 37% of children under five experience malnutrition, which can affect both physical and cognitive development³. To address these issues, national programs like PAUD (Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini) help support children from birth to six years old through early education and holistic development, preparing young learners for lifelong success⁴.
In Yogyakarta, growing communities strain local education resources, with many schools struggling to accommodate early learners due to limited space and outdated facilities. Children often attend small, under‑resourced centers that lack proper classrooms or materials, leading to overcrowding and shortened school hours. Expanding access to quality PAUD facilities is essential here—not only to nurture early learning and social development but also to provide families with equitable opportunities for their children’s growth⁵.
This summer, HXP Builders will partner with community leaders in Yogyakarta to construct a new PAUD classroom facility designed to serve about 75 children and families from a local village. The new structure will provide a safe, child‑centered environment that supports early learning through play, physical activity, and spiritual growth. Alongside the building effort, the project will strengthen community teaching capacity through coaching, empowering educators to guide children’s emotional, physical, and intellectual development. By helping the community open the door to education from the very start, this project lays a stronger foundation for future learning and opportunity.
Sources:
¹ World Bank
² Statistics Indonesia
³ UNICEF
⁴ Nexdigm
⁵ SDG Komnas HAM Indonesia