Jakarta, 4 November 2026 – The future of a region can begin with the things closest to a child’s daily life: receiving proper nutrition, learning in a supportive school environment, having a safe place to play, finding opportunities to develop their talents, and knowing that their voice is heard.
In West Sumbawa, efforts to create such an environment have grown through a range of programs that support children throughout their development, from the earliest stages of life to the moment they begin preparing for their future.
The regional government, schools, families, communities, and the private sector each play complementary roles. PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara (AMMAN), one of Indonesia’s largest copper and gold mining companies, is a key partner of the West Sumbawa Government in supporting the region’s future generations through various health, education, sports, and child protection programs.
For AMMAN, supporting the development of a Child-Friendly Regency, locally known as Kabupaten Layak Anak (KLA), is part of a broader effort to nurture a generation that is healthy, protected, empowered to reach its full potential, and equipped to compete in the future. Regional development is therefore not only about economic growth and infrastructure, but also about strengthening the quality of human capital that will shape the region’s future.
Together with the West Sumbawa Government, AMMAN has supported policy advocacy and facilitated the establishment of community and regency level institutions to help fulfil children’s rights. These efforts include education on children’s rights, the prevention of violence and bullying, strengthening the Children’s Forum, and establishing the Indonesian Child-Friendly Companies Association (Asosiasi Perusahaan Sahabat Anak Indonesia, APSAI) as a platform for private-sector participation in child protection.
Supporting Children from the Earliest Stages of Life
The foundation of a child’s development begins during pregnancy, and even before conception. Various initiatives, including the Dapur Sehat Atasi Stunting or Healthy Kitchen to Address Stunting program (DASHAT), provide supplementary food for children at risk of stunting, pregnant women experiencing chronic energy deficiency, and breastfeeding mothers.
These initiatives are complemented by balanced nutrition campaigns and maternal and child assistance programs. Together, they provide families with the knowledge and parenting skills needed to support children’s growth and development from an early age. These efforts are also supported by the construction of safe drinking water facilities and the establishment of community water committees.
The Stunting Reduction Acceleration Program has reached 436 children experiencing stunting and wasting in communities surrounding the Batu Hijau mine. Through the program, 59 percent of participating children recovered from stunting, while 30.28 percent recovered from wasting or being underweight. The program’s final results also showed that 16 villages in the surrounding communities successfully moved out of the stunting red-zone category.
However, the change being pursued goes beyond statistics. Behind every improvement is a family with a better understanding of children’s nutritional needs and a stronger ability to support their growth and development.
Creating Opportunities Through Education
As children grow, their developmental needs become increasingly complex. At school, initiatives such as the PAUD Prestasi early childhood education program, which applies a computational thinking approach, and the School Waste Management Program (Program Pengelolaan Sampah di Sekolah, PPSS) give children opportunities to learn beyond the classroom.
Through these programs, children are encouraged to develop curiosity, problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, creativity, and environmental awareness from an early age. The PAUD Prestasi program has reached more than 1,200 students, while PPSS has engaged approximately 2,500 members of school communities and surrounding neighborhoods.
This educational journey continues at higher levels. Since 2021, AMMAN Scholars has provided more than 300 young people with opportunities to pursue vocational secondary education, along with 43 students undertaking three-year diploma programs. The scholarship program is complemented by the AMMAN Scholars Leadership Camp and career preparation activities. AMMAN Scholars are enrolled at several leading educational institutions across Indonesia.
For the program’s beneficiaries, this experience is not simply about gaining access to education. It is also about pursuing dreams that may once have seemed beyond their reach, whether continuing their studies, entering the workforce, or building their own businesses. These opportunities help strengthen their motivation, confidence, and readiness to shape their future.
Strengthening Community Institutions to Create a Safe Environment for Children
Children need more than access to healthcare and education. They also need an environment where they feel safe, respected, and able to express their views.
In West Sumbawa, the regional government and AMMAN collaborate to support the development of child-friendly public spaces. AMMAN has facilitated the preparation of a draft Regent’s Decree on the team responsible for accelerating the development of Child-Friendly Integrated Public Spaces (Ruang Publik Terpadu Ramah Anak, RPTRA), an academic study on RPTRA development, and a draft Regent Regulation concerning RPTRA.
The company has also supported advocacy for the establishment of a Regional Technical Implementation Unit (Unit Pelaksana Teknis Daerah, UPTD) for child protection, as well as technical guidance for the Child-Friendly Regency Task Force.
Together with local communities, AMMAN has facilitated the strengthening of the Children’s Forum and supported various platforms where children can access information and express their creativity. Education on children’s rights and the prevention of violence and bullying has further strengthened the environment in which children grow and develop.
Child protection efforts have also been extended to the village level. AMMAN has supported 16 villages by strengthening local policies and institutions. This includes training 78 paralegals and 426 members of Family Assistance Teams (Tim Pendamping Keluarga, TPK), developing Community-Based Integrated Child and Women Protection mechanisms (Perlindungan Perempuan dan Anak Terpadu Berbasis Masyarakat, PPATBM), and establishing Women-Friendly and Child-Caring Villages (Desa Ramah Perempuan dan Peduli Anak, DRPPA).
Supported by village budget funding, these institutions have continued implementing their activities and programs independently, allowing child and family protection systems to operate sustainably within local communities.
The approach was subsequently replicated and independently expanded by the West Sumbawa Government to another 23 villages. As a result, West Sumbawa now has 39 Women-Friendly and Child-Caring Villages.
More Than a Recognition
These programs connect interventions across the regency, subdistrict, village, school, and family levels. Education creates opportunities and builds character. Healthcare enables children to grow and reach their full potential, while strong institutions help ensure that protection mechanisms remain sustainable.
This collaboration contributed to West Sumbawa’s progress in the Child-Friendly Regency assessment conducted by Indonesia’s Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection. The regency advanced from the Pratama category in 2023 to the Madya category in 2025.
In recognition of its contribution to strengthening community institutions, AMMAN received an award from the Directorate General of Mineral and Coal at Minerba Expo 2026. The recognition was presented under the Community Empowerment and Development category for the establishment and strengthening of community-based institutions.
