Education World is One Of Bank Jatim Commitments In Distribution Corporate Social Responsibility

Date: 04 may 2015

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In its history, the state of Indonesia very concerned about the education world, even long before the country's independence the founding fathers are very concerned with the meaning of education so that the next generation can then enjoy a good education and decent.

The meaning of education till today remains the most important for the next generation, because we are aware that education is one of the main factors supporting the advancement of this nation.

National Education Day is always celebrated every May 2, besides serve as the commemorate services Education hero Ki Hajar Dewantara, but can be used as a moment to do more in advancing the education of this nation for the better and is able to be enjoyed by the whole society without exception, so that the ideals of the intellectual life of the nation through education can be achieved.

As a Regional Development Bank, bankjatim also concerned with educational advancement of the nation. The spirit of building a sustainable manner is reflected in the vision and mission that is not only focused on economic growth / business, but more than that bankjatim also pay attention to the sustainability of the environment and the surrounding community are realized in the Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR.

In the CSR, bankjatim committed to participate in the sustainable economic development to improve the quality of life and environment that are beneficial, both for the company itself, the local community and society in general.

As for the education is one of the most important elements of the three other fields bankjatim noticed in other CSR programs such as culture, health and social environment, which is managed by the local community and society subjects are realized in the a variety of activities that are included in various programs directed.

bankjatim realize education is the basis for building a better nation towards. With the spirit that carried our Education Father contained in the motto "sung ngarso Tulodo ing, ing madyo Mangun Karso, tut wuri Handayani" or meaning "in front to give an example, in middle encouraging, in the back provide encouragement "bankjatim kept trying to pay more attention to the world of education in order to move forward to get better with the implementation of CSR programs are targeted.

During in 2014, bankjatim has disbursed Rp 2.05 billion for the implementation of CSR in the field of education. While the fund, among others, is implemented to:

  • Awarding 75 scholarships University of Madura in Pamekasan,
  • Awarding 50 scholarships University of Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya,
  • Assistance school equipment in Bondowoso,
  • Tool schools and educational facilities in Probolinggo,
  • Repairs hostel Pondok Pesantren Al Maarif Mojopurno in Magetan,
  • Assistance improvement MTSN Puncu Kediri Regency,
  • School buses in Malang and Gresik,
  • Banking education activities in Surabaya,
  • Assistance laboratory equipment for MTs Badrussalam Surabaya,
  • Educational facilities for Akbid Muhammadiyah Kediri,
  • Repairs of Smart home Pacitan,
  • Repairs drainage system in SMPN 1 Sumenep.

Director of Operations bankjatim Rudie Hardiono  says that education is one of the commitments bankjatim in the distribution of CSR. "ankjatim always prioritize education as a part that should always be in support through the CSR program, it has been our commitment to advancing education in order to continue to get better and more advanced," said Rudie.

In total, during in 2014 bankjatim CSR has disbursed Rp 15.47 billion. Besides, in the the field of education, CSR funds are also distributed in other areas such as social and environmental Rp 8, 67 billion, culture Rp 538 million and the health sector Rp 4.21 billion.

"As a form of social and environmental responsibility bankjatim, then the application of CSR core goal is to achieve growth and sustainable development. For that we hope, in the future bankjatim continue to be able to increase its role through the CSR program so as to provide a positive impact for the community and the environment, "said Rudie. (*)