Ayo Main!

Program Summary

Ayo Main is a program organized by PeaceGeneration Indonesia in collaboration with UNDP to conduct school-based interventions that adopt a whole-school approach.

Program Objectives

The Ayo Main program aims to build the resilience of all school stakeholders in preventing intolerance and violent extremism based on the principles of human security.

Program Background

Indonesia is a diverse country with various ethnicities, religions, cultures, and languages. Therefore, the long-term challenges of intolerance and violent extremism can impact various insecurities in society.

The government and civil society have tried to prevent these conditions by building resilient communities against various threats, including education. However, studies reveal that students still hold intolerant views, both towards followers of the same religion and followers of other faiths.

Additionally, differences are still rejected at the teacher level, with disagreements regarding the construction of places of worship and leaders from different religions.

Program Details

Ayo Main is an activity that can set an example of tolerance in schools. Through this program, PeaceGeneration Indonesia, along with UNDP, intervenes in 4 elementary schools in Sumenep Regency and two elementary schools in Malang Regency, East Java, to build the resilience of all school stakeholders in preventing intolerance and violent extremism.

Program Implementation

The Ayo Main program was implemented for one year in Sumenep Regency and Malang Regency, involving local governments to support our performance. The program implementation in schools was conducted online and offline, with activities involving playing a feelings board game equipped with training facilities, modules, and board games.

Program Team

• Suraya Hidayat (Project Officer)

Program Timeline

The Ayo Main program was conducted from December 20, 2019, to November 20, 2020.

Program Results

After completing the activities, all school stakeholders became more aware and could identify their feelings through the feelings board game. Now, all school community members involved can demonstrate tolerance, and students also set an example of tolerance in schools by respecting each other.

Beneficiaries

The implementation of the Ayo Main program in 2019-2020 benefited six elementary schools, including four in Sumenep Regency and two in Malang Regency, East Java.

Conclusion

The Ayo Main program seeks to build school resilience to prevent intolerance and violent extremism. If you want to strengthen resilience in schools, campuses, or communities, you can contact us at [email protected].

Locations

• Sumenep Regency

• Malang Regency