Heaptalk, Jakarta — In strategic cooperation with the Don Bosco Foundation Timor Leste, supported by the Education and Cultural Attache of the Indonesian Embassy in Dili, the Putera Sampoerna Foundation (PSF) has successfully conducted the Guru Binar training program.
“This program aims to enhance the capacity of educators in Timor Leste across various educational levels, providing comprehensive training experience and opening new avenues for international collaboration in education,” explained Juliana, Head of Program Development and Guru Binar at Putera Sampoerna Foundation.
She emphasized that the collaboration aligned with PSF’s commitment to pioneering an inclusive, innovative, and adaptive educational ecosystem.
“We warmly welcome the opportunity to collaborate on this training; aligned with our commitment to improving the quality of education, we aim to extend positive impacts and provide more significant support to educators and students in Timor Leste. Over the two-day program, we delivered material on meaningful learning strategies, classroom management, and the development of interactive worksheets, hoping participants would immediately apply these strategies, classroom management, and the development of interactive strategies in their classrooms,” Juliana stated.
Prof. Dr. Ikhfan Haris, M.Sc., Education and Cultural Attaché of the Indonesian Embassy in Dili, officially opened the event on behalf of the Indonesian Ambassador to Timor Leste. In his remarks, he highlighted the importance of such training programs in enhancing the quality of human resources in the education sector.
“This program bridges Indonesia and Timor Leste to strengthen education quality through teacher capacity development. The in-house training carries hope and spirit—the hope for change and the spirit of teachers who drive that change. Therefore, such training is crucial for teachers and student-teachers participating in this program. I observed extraordinary enthusiasm among participants to bring positive change to their classrooms. Let us all make the most of this opportunity so that after the training concludes, we will have hope, spirit, and change in teaching practices,” Prof. Ikhfan said.
The Don Bosco Foundation manages 70 schools across Timor Leste, ranging from kindergartens to high schools and vocational schools. The collaboration with the Don Bosco Foundation in Timor Leste represents a significant milestone reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to supporting teacher capacity development in Indonesia and neighboring countries. This partnership is part of the Putera Sampoerna Foundation’s efforts to bring its expertise in education training and development to a global level.
Fr. Agnelo E.J. Moreira, SDB, Chairman of the Don Bosco Foundation, expressed gratitude for the program’s implementation. “On behalf of the Director of the Don Bosco Foundation, I extend our gratitude to the trainers from Putera Sampoerna Foundation and the Education and Cultural Attaché of the Indonesian Embassy in Dili for opening this training opportunity. We greatly appreciate the support and collaboration established,” he said.
Through this program, thePutera Sampoerna Foundation leverages its extensive experience delivering high-quality training to support international education improvement. This initiative strengthens PSF’s position as a leader in educational innovation and underscores its dedication to providing practical solutions that enhance teaching quality.
As the initial step of a long-term program, this training embodies PSF’s commitment to supporting education quality improvement in Timor Leste while reinforcing international collaboration.
“We believe that education is the key to creating sustainable change. Through this partnership, we hope to contribute to improving teaching quality in the region. By bringing the Guru Binar-based training abroad, we aim to demonstrate how cross-border collaboration can positively impact the global educational community. Through innovations in teaching methods, we hope to make a tangible impact on teachers, students, and the broader educational community, particularly in Timor Leste,” Juliana concluded.
