Supporting Post-Disaster Education, Plan Indonesia Distributes 1,035 School Packages in Pekalongan After Floods and Landslides
14 February 2025
Pekalongan, February 16th 2025 – Data from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) shows that floods and landslides have affected 53 schools, with the need for school supplies still unmet in Pekalongan Regency. In response to the disaster that occurred on January 24, 2025, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and Yayasan Plan International Indonesia (Plan Indonesia) through the disaster emergency response team distributed more than 15 thousand school supply packages to affected students and teachers from February 14-16, 2025.
The Head of the Pekalongan Regency Education and Culture Office, Kholid, SIP, MM, also emphasized the importance of this support for the sustainability of education in the affected areas. “This disaster has had a major impact on the education sector. Assistance in the form of school supplies from Plan Indonesia will greatly help children continue their learning without obstacles.”
The distribution of these school packages reinforces Plan Indonesia’s commitment as an organization that focuses on children’s rights, including in disaster situations.
Plan Indonesia’s Emergency Response Specialist, Enos Ndapareda, stated that this effort is part of the long-term support for affected communities. “We are trying to ensure that children can return to school and get the support they need. This is in line with Plan Indonesia’s commitment to ensure proper access to education for children after disasters.”
Seknas SPAB Expert at the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Jamjam Muzaki, also added, “school kits from the Ministry and Seknas partners, including Plan Indonesia, are part of education assistance in emergency situations to ensure children continue to get education despite difficult conditions.”
The Regional Secretary of Pekalongan Regency, Yulian Akbar, S.Sos, M.Si, expressed his gratitude to Plan Indonesia and the Ministry of Education for being present and helping the Pekalongan Regency Government, so that Pekalongan can recover faster and better.”
The assistance provided includes financial aid, 13,450 copies of package books and reading books, 412 primary school uniforms, 200 primary school kit packages, 100 family kits for teachers, and 1,035 school kit packages from Plan Indonesia. In addition to the distribution of school supplies, Plan Indonesia also plans to distribute hygiene packages for affected students to ensure their health and hygiene are maintained after the disaster.
