YPA-MDR’s Contribution to Improving the Quality of Indonesian Education
YPA-MDR was established in 2009 by PT Astra International Tbk as an implementer of the company’s sustainable social contributions in the field of education by supporting schools in disadvantaged areas in Indonesia and become a manifestation of Astra’s Smart Indonesia pillar.
The vision, mission and goal of YPA-MDR is to become an institution that produces Superior Schools in underprivileged areas and quality Human Resources (HR) expected to become agents of change towards realizing a prosperous society. The coaching pattern is based on four pillars, namely academic, character, life skills and culture & arts. In addition, YPA-MDR also provides assistance in the form of infrastructure to support teaching and learning activities according to the Minimum Service Standards (SPM) stipulated by the government.
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To date, YPA-MDR has adopted 110 schools consisting of SD, SMP and SMK/SMA across 13 regencies: South Lampung, Serang, Tangerang, Bogor, Majalengka, Kapuas, West Kutai, North Barito, Bantul, Gunungkidul, Pacitan, Kupang and Rote Ndao.