Unismuh Makassar Strives to Improve Educational Access for Migrant Workers' Children in Davao
Universitas Muhammadiyah (Unismuh) Makassar is currently strengthening its commitment to supporting inclusive education for the children of Indonesian migrant workers in Davao, Philippines. This step is being taken as an effort to ensure that these children continue to receive their right to a proper education, despite being abroad.
This program focuses on providing learning facilities and a curriculum that meets the needs of migrant children. The university is collaborating with various local institutions in Davao to facilitate a sustainable teaching and learning process. This is considered important because many migrant workers' children face challenges in accessing schools due to administrative obstacles and citizenship status.
In addition to providing school access, Unismuh is also sending teaching staff and volunteers to provide psychological and academic support. This activity is expected to help these children maintain high learning motivation and be able to compete in the future, even though they live far from their homeland.
This effort has received positive support from various parties, including the Indonesian community in the Philippines. This inclusive education program is expected to serve as a model for other educational institutions in making a tangible contribution to the Indonesian community abroad, especially in the aspects of primary and secondary education.
In conclusion, the initiative undertaken by Unismuh Makassar is a strategic step to protect the future of migrant workers' children. With structured educational support, it is hoped that Indonesian children in Davao can have equal opportunities to achieve their dreams.