Pluang, a trusted US crypto trading application and shares in Indonesia, collaborated with a well-known content creator and entrepreneur, Supercoolben, who is also better known through his social media persona as Bobby Saputra, to provide financial support for underprivileged teenagers living in Rusunawa Marunda through the Meek Nusantara Foundation.
Through this latest initiative, beneficiaries get financial support to develop various personal skills that match their dreams, such as vocational training, futsal sports training, as well as computer courses to English. There is also a special financial contribution for the parents of teenagers so that they can be used to buy nutritious food ingredients.
In addition to material assistance, they were also introduced to basic investment techniques through the Pluang application, by investing in asset classes such as Gold, US Shares and ETF, Mutual Funds, and Crypto.
These teenagers will also learn firsthand how to invest and trade to build their future, given that the Pluang app allows highly affordable investments starting from $1 for US stocks and ETF and IDR 10,000 for gold and crypto assets.
"With a total donation of Rp. 200 million, this program reaches 20 beneficiaries who have been chosen carefully through a rigorous curation process by the Meek Nusantara Foundation and Pluang," said Andreas Agung Hendrawan, Director of Marketing and Commercial Pluang.
We hope this initiative will have a direct impact and open up new opportunities for teenagers, as well as trigger a strong domino effect towards future change and empowerment.
In addition to financial literacy, Pluang is also working with SuperCoolBen to equip selected teenagers with social media training relevant to the current needs of the digital world. In the session, Ben gave tips on how to build existence on social media, and remain consistent in the early days.
This initiative is not just a social action, but part of the long journey of the Meek Nusantara Foundation in fostering and building a positive environment for teenagers in Rusunawa Marunda, one of the areas that has been associated with high levels of social vulnerability for years, ranging from dropping schools, limited access, to proximity to the circle of crime and the issue of online gambling (judol).
When the Meek Nusantara Foundation first appeared in Rusunawa Marunda about 12 years ago, environmental conditions were very concerning. Minimal facilities, and many young people grew up without guidance or direction. However, with the spirit of inclusion and empowerment, this foundation is slowly building a healthier and more hopeful ecosystem through various informal, mentoring, and community activities programs. Although the challenges have not been completely lost, changes have begun to be felt.
"Thank you to Pluang for the opportunity that has been given. We want to give these teenagers more than just financial assistance we want to give them direction, hope, and opportunity to grow into the best version of themselves. By supporting their passion and giving control of their future, we hope they can grow up to be role models, the first in their families to score big achievements in the world, as well as become an inspirational light for millions of other young people across the country," said Junita Ciputra, Chair of the Meek Education Division.
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This event was also supported and attended by Andi Muhammad Jufri, S.Kel, M.Si, an Expert of the Deputy Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA), who expressed his appreciation for the initiative.
"We really appreciate this collaboration and impacted initiative, which not only provides direct assistance but also carries a transformative long-term approach. These children are not only supported today they are empowered for a better future," said Andi Muhammad Jufri, Expert Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA).
The collaboration between Pluang, Supercoolben, and the Meek Nusantara Foundation is clear evidence that when the world of finance, education, and empathy unites, its impact on future generations can be truly transformative.
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