Indonesians launch community projects

The 17 Indonesian students have returned home with plans to improve their communities.  Learn more about their projects. 

“Green Is Possible, Plant A Tree With Us”

Muhammad Nizar Sohyb, Hafidz Syaifullah, Yunitha P.D. 

SMAN 2 Kota Bima

Jl. Garuda Raba Kota Bima

Bima is a dry town, surrounded by mountains that have no trees.  It has a lot of water and air pollution problems. This project is intended to help Bima become more green by planting trees to generate cleaner air and more oxygen.

The group will request 100 trees from the Department of Forestry in September.  They will invite volunteers from their school and other nearby schools to help plant the trees in Bima between September and November.  After that, they will organize the regular watering of the trees.

“English Meeting Club: Date With English So You Can Climb To The Stars.”

Wariadi H.F., Raodhatul Jannah, and Fitri Kurniaty

SMAN 1 Bima Town

Soekarno Hatta 2b, Raba- Kota Bima

The students in this school have too few English classes, and are not motivated to practice English language.  This club will create a unique and comfortable situation in a beautifully decorated room to motivate students to study English.

The group will seek the donation of  Rp. 500 by September 30, and recruit 20 interested students. They will invite one of the English teachers to help teach the students, and get permission for the use of a room at the school. The meetings will include introductions, stories, games, correction, and guidance.

“Orphanage Needs Help”

Melissa Sevlina, Frisilya Simanjuntak, and Wilson Luganto Sitompul

Methodist 1 Senior High School

Jendral Sudirman St. KM. 3.9

Palembang, South Sumatra

The project will collect and provide books, school supplies, and teaching services to a local orphanage.

The group will invite 3 teachers and a student organization to join this project.  They hope to collect donations of at least $50.00 US, books on science, social studies, and nature, and various school supplies.  Then they will visit the orphanage and interact direction with the children there.

“1000 Trees 4 Green Future”

Julio Cesar and Ahmad Hidayat

SMKN 1 Karawang

Jl. Pangkal Perguangan, Karawang

The project will increase the amount of trees planted in the city with a goal of reducing flooding, pollution, and producing more oxygen.

The group will publicize their project and find volunteers.  Then they will collect funds and order supplies (500 seeds and 50 kg of manure).  They will organize groups of volunteers to plant the seeds during October and November on weekends.

“Green P-Plas (Paper – Plastic Recycling)”

Hafiza Dhyantry Ramadhini and Ismiana Putri

SMAN 2 Sekayu

Jl. Kol. Wahid Uddin LK. 1 Kayu Ara

Sekayu, Sumatra Selatan

The project will contribute to a better environment by encouraging the recycling of paper and plastic.

The group will invite volunteers from existing student organizations to join the project.  They will raise additional materials and funds.  Then they will create a training program for the volunteers and do a recycling project.

“Planet Skills For Children”

Duwi Diyadi Putra and Syahrial Saputra

SMA Negeri 2 Sekayu

Jalan Kolonel Wahid Udin, Lingkungan 1

Kayuara, Sekayu, Musi Banyuasin, Sumatra Selatan

The project will create a short course for 5^th and 6^th graders to improve their English speech and writing skills.

The group will collect 50 students for the class.  They will raise $150 in additional funds from a sponsor.  An evaluation test will be given at the end of the course to the students, as well as prizes for the best students.

“To Develop Creativity Through A Wall Magazine”

Ipah Hanipah and Kiki Baehaky

Ma Miftahul Huda Tegalwaru – Karawang

Jln. Logi pangkalan ds. Cintalaksana

Kcc. Tegalwaru. Karawang, West Java

The project will create a wall magazine to help students improve their writing skills.  The existing wall magazine area will be repaired. A competition will be launched with prizes for the winners.

The group will interest at least 30 students in the project and collect poetry, quatrains, and other writings.  The writings will be posted on the wall magazine.

“Google (Go Green By Recycling With Teenagers)”

Duhita Anindyajati, Firdiliawan Zulvi, and Winny Sesyarea

SMAN 3 Depok,

Jalan Roden Saleh No. 45 Depok, West Java

The project will motivate students to clean up the school and recycle various kinds of trash: cans, paper, bottles, and plastic.

The group will create a Recycling Club, and recruit volunteers. They will raise additional funds, conduct a recycling class, and create and implement a recycling project.