Hanwha Life together with Save the Children Indonesia officially launched the Future Plus Indonesia: Youth Financial Literacy Program at SBM ITB, Bandung.
This pilot program, which will last for one year, is an effort to increase financial literacy among Indonesian teenagers, especially in West Java, which is currently facing serious challenges related to the prevalence of illegal online gambling and digital lending practices.
Even though the level of financial inclusion of Indonesian teenagers has reached 57.9 percent, their financial literacy level is still at 51.7 percent.
This condition shows that many teenagers have taken advantage of financial services, but have not fully had enough understanding to use them safely and responsibly.
As a form of support for the government's agenda, this program presents financial literacy material in the form of interactive digital learning modules based on gamification that are tailored to the characteristics of adolescent learning.
The curriculum will be implemented in schools through peer facilitators and youth champions who have received training, so that participants can acquire skills and resilience in facing financial challenges in the digital era.
The Future Plus Indonesia program targets teenagers aged 15-18 years with the aim of reducing financial vulnerability while building long-term economic resilience.
This program involves 600 students from six vocational schools, 50 SBM ITB students as mentors, and the Indonesian FinTech Association (AFTECH) as a strategic industry partner.
In addition, a number of key stakeholders such as Bappenas and OJK also participated to support the birth of 60 SMK students who will become "Financial Champions" and lead financial literacy education in their peers.
Senior Manager Inclusive Youth Empowerment and Urban Programming Save the Children Indonesia, Evie Woro Yulianti, emphasized that financial literacy is not only a technical ability, but also an important form of protection for adolescents in the face of the complexity of the digital economy.
"Through this partnership with Hanwha Life, we not only share essential financial knowledge, ranging from budgeting to safe digital practices, but also build the resilience needed for young generations to face risks and secure a stable future for themselves and their communities," he explained. statement, Wednesday, June 10.
To support this goal, this program develops a curriculum that covers various aspects of financial health, such as risk management, healthy financial habits, and basic understanding of insurance.
A total of 50 students will also act as mentors for the students to ensure the sustainability of the learning process.
In addition, this program offers an opportunity for high-achieving students to visit Hanwha Life's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, so that they can gain first-hand insights into global financial innovation and practices.
Executive Director and Head of Corporate Planning Division Hanwha Life Korea, Suk Hyun Lim, said that Future Plus Indonesia is a manifestation of the company's commitment to supporting sustainable economic growth through the empowerment of the younger generation.
"Future Plus Indonesia is our contribution to the National Strategy for Financial Literacy in Indonesia (SNLIK). We believe that by equipping students with the means to manage finances responsibly, we are laying the foundation for a thriving and inclusive economy in the future," he said.
As part of the launch series, a joint commitment board was signed by Hanwha Life, Save the Children Indonesia, Bappenas, AFTECH, and SBM ITB which was witnessed and supported by OJK.
The signing marked the strengthening of strategic and operational cooperation to support the implementation of programs, exchange of expertise, and the necessary funding.
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