Pegadaian gives a scholarship to the driver of the garbage couch in Indonesia

Jakarta – PT Pegadaian offers a special education assistance program for 599 drivers and children of waste bank managers in Indonesia. This initiative is a form of appreciation for the company for environmental fighters who were at the forefront to encourage environmentally friendly lifestyles and community -based waste management. Executive Vice President of PT Pegadaian ESG, Rully Yusuf said the program was launched after Pegadaian identified that the management of the garbage couch that worked unconditionally to build a culture of recycling. In fact, they often face economic challenges that limit access to education for themselves and their families. “Through this program, the Pawnshop is trying to bring new hope and ensure that environmental heroes can also enjoy the right to decent education,” Rully said in a written statement on Monday (8/9/2025). Browse to continue the content, he said the educational assistance that was periodically distributed during 2025 included a variety of comprehensive support, ranging from education costs, learning facilities, to non-academic assistance. All recipients of assistance have been through a strict selection and verification process based on the results of the internal decisions of the business. “This is to ensure that help is right on the target and they are able to support them to complete studies well and contribute positively to the community,” he explained. Rully Yusuf said that education is one of the most important foundations for building a competitive and integrity nation. “We believe that the best investment for the future of the country is an investment in education. Through this help, we hope that students will not only be able to complete education, but also grow into agents of change in their respective environments,” Rully said. He added that this program was also part of the Pegadaan social inclusion strategy to reduce the gap of access to education, especially for families with economic restrictions. This program is directly consistent with the social and environmental responsibility (TJSL) of the business and supports various objectives for sustainable development (SDGs), especially SDG 4 (quality education), SDG 1 (without poverty), and SDG 10 (reduction of inequality). “Through various initiatives in the field of education, economics and the environment, Pegadaan strengthens its position as a so that is not only profitable, but also in people (community) and planets (environment). The Educational Program for the Management of the Waste Bank is a clear evidence of Pegadaian’s commitment to create a sustainable positive impact on all strikers,” he concluded. Also watch video: Maintain the environment, Pertamina supports Garbage & Mangrove Bank (AKD/EGA)