Yayasan Satu Karsa Karya's women's empowerment programs focus on strengthening women's leadership capacity and productive economy, enabling them to be empowered and actively participate in development processes. The children's empowerment programs focus on improving access to early childhood education and primary education through the implementation of Child-Friendly Early Childhood Education (PAUD Ramah Anak) and MANTAP Schools (Transparent, Accountable, and Participatory Management).

3. What will Yayasan Satu Karsa Karya do in the collaborative project with Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG)?

Through the collaboration with CIG, Yayasan Satu Karsa Karya will oversee the implementation of two policies at the regional and national levels, aiming to achieve inclusive and quality early childhood education and primary education. These policies include Regional Regulation No. 02 of 2023 on the Implementation of Early Childhood Education in Sukoharjo Regency and the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar policy episode-24, specifically related to the smooth transition from early childhood education to primary education.

4. How does Satu Karsa Karya Foundation collaborate with the government in these programs?

Yayasan Satu Karsa Karya collaborates with the government, particularly the Department of Education and Culture, to oversee the socialization process of the policies to early childhood education and primary school managers in Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java. This collaboration ensures that the managers understand the policies and actively participate in their implementation.

5. What methods or strategies does Yayasan Satu Karsa Karya use to build the capacity of the beneficiaries?

Yayasan Satu Karsa Karya implements women's and children's empowerment programs based on the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach. This approach involves identifying and strengthening the assets within the community/beneficiaries (women and children) to address their needs effectively.

6. How effective have the programs implemented in the past 20 years been? What are the achievements so far?

Over the past 20 years, the programs implemented by Yayasan Satu Karsa Karya have been highly effective, resulting in significant accomplishments. The foundation's programs have reached 7 provinces, 21 districts/cities, 90 villages, 394 schools, 61 women's cooperatives and pre-cooperatives, with support from national and international donors, government entities, and private organizations. Yayasan Satu Karsa Karya has conducted over 14 research studies, provided consultation services for more than 76 types and 37 topics of training, engaged with 52 user institutions across 19 provinces, and served 2,749 training alumni.

7. What are the challenges faced in collaborating with the government?

One of the main challenges in collaborating with the government is aligning the program concepts and implementation processes with the government's ongoing or upcoming programs. This alignment is crucial for effective implementation, target achievement, and program sustainability.

8. What sets Yayasan Satu Karsa Karya programs apart from others or what innovations do they bring compared to similar programs?

Yayasan Satu Karsa Karya tailors its women's and children's empowerment programs based on the specific needs of the target communities. The foundation focuses on preparing for program sustainability by establishing local activists who act as agents of change and facilitators, connecting the community with a multi-stakeholder network. The optimal use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) further supports the strengthening of individuals and target communities.

9. What are the short-term and long-term plans or objectives of Yayasan Satu Karsa Karya?

Yayasan Satu Karsa Karya's future plans involve continuous contribution to the empowerment processes for women and children through multi-stakeholder collaborations. Some ongoing and planned programs include Strengthening Child-Friendly Early Childhood Education in Sukoharjo Regency, collaborating with the Ministry of Education and Culture's Teacher and Education Personnel Development (GTK) program; Strengthening Productive Economy for Women (PPEP) in Magelang and Blora Regencies, collaborating with the Central Java Regional Family Planning and Women Empowerment Agency (DP3AP2KB); Initiation Program for Kelor Edu-Tourism in Sambirejo Village, Gunungkidul, collaborating with the Sambirejo Village Government; and Community-Based Waste Bank Initiation Program in Sukoharjo and Sragen Regencies.

10. How does Yayasan Satu Karsa Karya ensure the continuity of its programs?

To ensure program continuity, Yayasan Satu Karsa Karya focuses on two main aspects: First, strengthening and involving multi-stakeholder support throughout the program implementation, ensuring each party feels ownership of the program and continues it with the available resources; Second, establishing and strengthening local change agents from the target community/beneficiaries, who serve as agents of change and facilitators, connecting the community with various stakeholders.

It's inspiring to see the dedication of Yayasan Satu Karsa Karya in empowering women and children. Stay tuned for more information on the collaboration between Yayasan Satu Karsa Karya and Campaign to enhance education for children in Indonesia. Together, we can make a positive impact!