Bringing Tech Education To Potential Youth: J Trust Bank and Timedoor Academy Empower Orphans in Karangasem
Karangasem, April 27, 2025 – To support IT education for underprivileged children in Indonesia, PT Bank JTrust Indonesia Tbk (J Trust Bank) has partnered with Timedoor Academy, a tech education startup, to launch a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The program, titled “IT Education for Underprivileged Children and Orphans” took place in Seraya Timur Village, Karangasem District, Bali, and reached 15 children aged 7–18 from orphaned and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
This initiative addresses the urgent need for IT education for underprivileged children who often face significant barriers such as poverty, limited educational infrastructure, and minimal access to technology. By equipping them with essential digital skills, J Trust Bank and Timedoor Academy aim to prepare these children for a brighter, more equitable future.
Program Focus: IT Education for Underprivileged Children
As part of their commitment to IT education for underprivileged children, J Trust Bank and Timedoor Academy designed the program around three key pillars:
1. Training of Trainers (ToT):
This component equips local educators with both technical and teaching skills, enabling them to support and sustain tech education for potential youth in their communities.
2. Learning Management System (LMS) Access:
Students gain access to a digital platform offering curriculum-aligned learning materials for elementary to high school levels, helping to provide structured IT education for underprivileged children that meets their developmental needs.
3. Ongoing In-Person Training:
The children undergo 12 months of hands-on learning in coding and basic tech skills. This extended period reinforces the foundational goals of IT education for underprivileged children, building their confidence and digital literacy over time.
J Trust Bank’s Commitment to Inclusive Digital Learning
Ritsuo Fukadai, President Director of J Trust Bank, highlighted the importance of expanding IT education for underprivileged children to foster social equity.
“As a Japanese company operating in Indonesia, we believe technological education must be accessible to all. This program is our step toward opening doors for orphans and underprivileged youth to reach their full potential,” Fukadai explained.
This initiative is part of the bank’s broader mission to support sustainable, tech-driven social development in underserved areas.
Timedoor Academy’s Role in Delivering IT Education for Underprivileged Children
Timedoor Academy plays a vital role by offering a user-friendly LMS and relevant digital learning content tailored to the children’s educational levels. The academy also conducted training for local teachers to ensure continuity of IT education for underprivileged children even after the formal program concludes.
Beyond delivering technical knowledge, Timedoor Academy encourages creative thinking, problem-solving, and independence—core values that enrich IT education for underprivileged children in today’s digital age.
Positive Community Impact in Karangasem
The response to the program was overwhelmingly positive. Children showed excitement and curiosity as they learned coding and created simple apps. Teachers who completed the ToT training appreciated the new methods and approaches offered by the program, enhancing their ability to deliver IT education for underprivileged children using technology.
With the shared vision of “Creating a Bright Future for the Next Generation with IT Education,” this collaboration sets a precedent for future efforts in IT education for underprivileged children across Indonesia. It proves that meaningful change is possible when education and opportunity are made accessible to all.
