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HPH is a caring global citizen that makes every effort to contribute to the well-being
of the communities in which it operates.
By Tim Metcalfe
W ith a population of over 200
million, more than half of the
people in Indonesia are vul-
nerable to poverty. For many, feeding the
family is a daily challenge, and providing a
good education for their children seems
like an unattainable dream.
Yet in the poor agricultural village
of Bekasi, about 20km from Jakarta, the
dream of a decent education has come true
for local children thanks to the generous
efforts of Jakarta International Container
Terminal (JICT).
Acknowledging the vital role that edu-
cation plays in community development,
JICT supports the At-Tauhid school for
needy children. The Port’s contribution
helps pay the salaries of the teachers and
administrators, subsidises schoolbooks and
learning aids for the 50 neediest students
and provides education for a total of 200
children ranging in age from kindergarten
to junior high school.
“Without such financial support, it is
doubtful the school could continue oper-
ating,” says JICT’s HR & Admin Director,
Abdul Malik. “JICT felt it important to
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