Sekolah Cerdas

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Sekolah CERDAS invites all school elements to create a new perspective on disaster preparedness.

Program Overview

Sekolah CERDAS is a sustainable program designed to implement the 12 Basic Values of Peace to reduce the risks and impacts of social disasters. This program aims to create a school environment that is better prepared to handle both natural and social disasters by enhancing awareness and preparedness among all school stakeholders.

Program Objectives

The Sekolah CERDAS program aims to strengthen schools' knowledge, skills, and policies in disaster risk reduction, covering both natural disasters—such as earthquakes and tsunamis—and social disasters, including conflicts and violence.

Program Background

Sekolah CERDAS was inspired by Abdullah Hitimala, a teacher concerned about the risks of natural disasters in his school, which is located in an island region near a hillside. To address this challenge, PeaceGen, in collaboration with Lazismu Pusat and MDMC, launched Sekolah CERDAS as a disaster preparedness initiative involving the entire school community.

Methods and Approach

Sekolah CERDAS adapts the FIDS (Feel-Imagine-Do-Share) method into the CERDAS approach (Cermati dan Rasakan – Dambakan – Ambil Tindakan – Sebarkan). The program is implemented through:

• Sekolah CERDAS Diary – An interactive learning tool for students.

• Sekolah CERDAS Diary Guide – A handbook for Kakak CERDAS facilitators.

• Kakak CERDAS – Volunteers who support schools in creating a cheerful, peaceful, and disaster-ready environment.

The program has been running for over two years across six cities in Indonesia, establishing a well-structured disaster preparedness system in various schools.

Program Impact

Between 2017 and 2019, Sekolah CERDAS was successfully implemented in 60 schools across multiple regions, with completion rates as follows:

• 100% in Cianjur and Surabaya

• 91.8% in Yogyakarta

• 75% in Maluku

• 66% in NTT

The program has benefited:

• 1,640 students

• 215 teachers

• 10 regional coordinators

• 10 Kakak CERDAS facilitators

• 75 institutions and communities

Sekolah CERDAS has also gained media coverage from Kumparan, Tribunnews.com, Good News from Indonesia, Suara Muhammadiyah, and RMOL Jabar.

Testimonial

"The presence of Sekolah CERDAS has enhanced students' knowledge and provided a new perspective on disaster preparedness, especially at SMP Muhammadiyah Nusa Puan. Thank you!" — Abdullah Hitimala, Teacher at SMP Muhammadiyah Nusa Puan, Maluku.

Build a Stronger and Safer School with Sekolah CERDAS!

Do you want your school to be more disaster-ready and have a solid preparedness system? Join Sekolah CERDAS today and be part of the change! Contact us for consultation.