Learning Centers
Fostering Community Learning
Indonesia
The non-profit Coca-Cola Foundation Indonesia (CCFI) was established
in 2000 and aims to support the social welfare of Indonesian communities
by focusing on a few long-term programs where it can make the biggest
difference.
Education is a key priority for the Indonesian government, and
to support national efforts to promote literacy and learning, CCFI
is collaborating with PAKTA, a local NGO specializing in capacity-building
activities, to turn basic public libraries into centers of active
learning for local communities.
Launched in 2000, this nationwide Learning Center project includes
provision of much-needed reading materials, library manuals, facilities
and technical assistance, as well as training programs for library
staff. Indonesia's former Minister of Education, Mr. Fuad Hassan,
sits on CCFI's Board of Management and advises on the project and
planning, while PAKTA provides technical assistance on program implementation
and ensures that the libraries can function as sustainable learning
centers.
To date, 19 Learning Centers have been set up throughout Indonesia
in urban areas such as South Jakarta and rural areas such as Pundungsari
Village. The Learning Centers have now evolved into hubs for disseminating
information and promoting community awareness on such critical issues
as environmental protection and HIV/AIDS. In an effort to help bridge
the digital divide, the Centers are also now being outfitted with
Internet access and computer resources.
Through an employee volunteer program, Coca-Cola employees also
contribute their time and abilities to the program, including helping
to train the staff and visitors at the Learning Centers on computer
skills.
Company Description
The Coca-Cola Company exists to benefit and refresh everyone who
is touched by the company's business. Founded in 1886, Coca-Cola
is the world's leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of
nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups, used to produce nearly
300 beverage brands. Its corporate headquarters are in Atlanta,
with local operations in nearly 200 countries around the world.
Coca-Cola's Asia operations cover 38 countries, including Japan,
India, China, the Philippines, Thailand and Australia. The Asia
Group accounts for 30 percent of The Coca-Cola Company's revenue,
refreshes over half the world's population and provides total system
employment to over 100,000 people.
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