The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global goals established by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. One of the SDG points, Goal 4 — Quality Education — focuses on inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Education serves as a fundamental pillar in fostering a progressive and competitive society. It plays a vital role in shaping individuals and empowering communities to thrive in an ever-evolving world. However, in Indonesia, equitable access to quality education remains a significant challenge, especially in underdeveloped areas of Jakarta.
The gaps in educational infrastructure, facility availability, and access to qualified teaching staff present major obstacles to achieving a comprehensive vision for quality education. Bridging these gaps is crucial to ensure that every child, regardless of geographic location or socio-economic background, has the opportunity to benefit from a strong educational experience.
Only by addressing these barriers can Indonesia nurture a well-educated population capable of contributing to the nation’s growth and global competitiveness.
On January 24, we commemorated International Day of Education. The date was officially designated during a United Nations General Assembly in 2018, and serves as a reminder for all countries to build inclusive and equitable education systems at all levels.
Despite this commemoration, many Indonesian children still cannot attend school. According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), children not in school are defined as individuals of school-age who are no longer enrolled in formal education. For example, those aged 16–18 who have graduated from high school or equivalent are still considered “in school.” This indicator is based on the age at the start of the academic year.
Over the past 5 years, the proportion of children aged 7–12 not in school has remained stable at around 0.6%. This trend continued through 2023 and 2024, with a percentage of 0.67%, highlighting a consistent pattern of educational exclusion for this age group.
For ages 16–18, from 2020 to 2021, there was a decrease from 22.31% to 21.47%. However, in 2022 it rose again to 22.52%. In the last two years, this rate dropped to 21.61% in 2023 and further to 19.20% in 2024.
This data has motivated SUARAKAR PRODUCTION to choose SDG Goal 4: Quality Education, observing the gap in educational access still occurring in Indonesia, even in large cities like Jakarta. Despite limited facilities, Yayasan Bina Anak Pertiwi is living proof that quality education can bring hope and opportunity to underprivileged children through a supportive and inclusive learning environment.