IFG Strengthens Anti-Bulling Education In School Environments

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JAKARTA - In order to reduce cases of bullying in the school environment, especially at the Elementary School (SD), Indonesia Financial Group (IFG), the Insurance, Guarantee, and Investment BUMN Holding in collaboration with the National Children Inspiration Foundation (YIAB) in implementing the Anti-bullying Education program.

This year, IFG carries the theme "STOP BULLYING". This activity has been going on for 3 days, from 17 to 19 September 2024 and is located at SDN 07 Kramat Pela, South Jakarta City.

Also present at this event were the Head of the IFG Asset Procurement and Management Division Purwo Nugroho, YIAB Chairman Yozar Putranto, Principal of SDN 07 Kramat Pela Pudjiastuti Endang Setyawati, a representative from the South Jakarta City Education Office Sudarwati as the supervisor of the Kebayoran Baru District Elementary School and representatives from Kramat Pela Village M. Sabban.

Head of the IFG Asset Procurement and Management Division, Purwo Nugroho, explained that this social activity is the implementation of one of the pillars of Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) carried out by IFG and all Members of Holding in the IFG ecosystem.

We provide full support in the implementation of this program. IFG donated several school equipment, as well as involved 30 IFG employees as volunteers. The participation of IFG employees reflects the realization of AKHLAK's corporate values (core value) which can be used as valuable experiences to bring to the realm of the work environment," he said.

This program begins with the Anti-bullying Education (bullying) activity delivered by a psychologist. This education is designed in a fun way so that students can learn to know themselves, know emotions, foster empathy in themselves, and dare to express themselves.

Furthermore, this program will be enlivened by a poster competition with the theme 'Anti Bullying' for students in grades 1 to grade 6. Through this activity, it can open up opportunities for competition participants to express their views on 'Anti Bullying'.

The peak event took place on September 19, 2024 with the theme "Friendly Day: Stop Bullying". On this third day, there will also be a singing competition with the theme "Anti Bullying", where the lyrics are the work of students.

Purwo emphasized that his party encourages the younger generation to become agents of change. Thus, the understanding gained from the program can be applied in the community, especially among peers.

YIAB chairman Yozar Putranto said the collaboration between YIAB and IFG was a real step from both parties to suppress the high number of bullying among children. This synergy is expected to create a safer and more supportive environment for children to grow and develop without fear of bullying.

This collaboration underscores YIAB and IFG's commitment to implementing various educational and activity programs aimed at increasing public awareness and understanding of the dangers of bullying. With joint efforts, we hope to form a community that cares more about the issue of bullying," he said.

As is known, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), bullying that is not handled early on can increase the risk of mental disorders in adults by up to 2 times. The increasingly massive influence of bullying in the school environment today suggests that bullying is an act that must be prevented quickly because if not prevented immediately it can cause a lot of negative effects.

"We hope that this program can help the nation's successors to become empathetic individuals and reject all forms of bullying. The future of the younger generation really depends on how they were formed today," concluded Purwo.