Bandung, 27 September, Student interns recently participated in a series of capacity building activities aimed at strengthening cooperation between divisions and increasing understanding of the organizational structure. This activity was held at the Travello Hotel and attended by students from various departments and universities who are currently undergoing internships at SEAMEO CECCEP. This activity is a directive from the Directorate General of Higher Education to companies that provide opportunities for students to experience the world of work directly.
Bandung, September 18, 2024 – The Ibu Profesional community visited SEAMEO CECCEP\'s office to discuss a collaborative program to enhance early childhood education and parenting practices in Indonesia. The visit was attended by representatives from the ibu professional community and they were welcomed by the SEAMEO CECCEP team.
Bandung, September 6, 2024 – SEAMEO CECCEP (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Early Childhood Care Education and Parenting) held the opening ceremony of the Certified Internship and Independent Study Program (MSIB), with 38 students from various universities across Indonesia participating. The event marked the start of a program aimed at enhancing students\' competencies and potential through hands-on experience in a professional setting.
Jakarta, 3 September 2024 – The World Bank has launched a significant report titled \"The Care Economy in Indonesia: A Pathway for Women\'s Economic Participation and Social Well-being\" at Soehana Hall, Jakarta. This report highlights the crucial role of early childhood education in enhancing children\'s well-being, while also pointing out the limited support provided by early childhood development facilities.
East Manggarai, September 6, 2024 – SEAMEO CECCEP successfully held a Capacity Building Training for Early Childhood Education teachers at Krisna Borong Hall, East Manggarai, NTT, Indonesia. The event, filled with enthusiasm, was officially opened by the Head of the East Manggarai Education Office, Mr. Winsensius Tala, S.Pd., and attended by other key officials such as the Secretary of the Office, Mr. Bruno Ismail, M.Pd., the Head of PAUD, Mr. Hieronimus E. Dona, S.Kom., and the Head of SD, Mr. Marselinus Enggu, S.Pd., M.Pd. A warm welcome from the Chief of East Manggarai added to the spirit of close collaboration between educational institutions and the local community.
Bandung, 31 August 2024 - SEAMEO CECCEP (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Early Childhood Care Education and Parenting) held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) to update the content of the \'Anaking\' application on 29-31 August 2024. This activity aims to refresh and improve the quality of content available on the \'Anaking\' app in order to provide better support for parents and caregivers in fulfilling early childhood development rights
Manggarai Barat, September 2, 2024 - SEAMEO CECCEP (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Early Childhood Care Education and Parenting) held a training session aimed at enhancing the competence of Early Childhood Care Education (ECCE) teachers in Manggarai Barat Regency, NTT. This training, which took place from September 2 to 4, 2024, aimed to improve the overall quality of education in the region. The training was specifically designed to provide new insights and skills to ECCE teachers, so they can create more engaging, innovative, and meaningful learning experiences. The Department of Youth Education and Sports of Manggarai Barat emphasized that this activity aligns with the Medium-Term Development Plan of Manggarai Barat, which focuses on improving the quality of healthy, skilled, and competitive human resources.
On August 29, 2024, a delegation from SEAMEO SEN made an official visit to the SEAMEO CECCEP office to discuss potential collaborations in inclusive education and Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). The SEAMEO SEN delegation included Madam Jamilah Kadir, Director of SEAMEO SEN; Datin Era Zaffura Md Sin, Head of the Management Division; Madam Monishah Md Sha, Head of the Training and Capacity Development Division; Mr. Mohd Zulkarnain Abdul Wahab, Head of the Strategic Planning and Communication Division; Mr. Ahmad Heikhal Amir Hamzah, Manager of the Strategic Planning and Communication Division; Mr. Muhammad Ikram Ab Aziz, Program Officer of the Management Division; and Ms. Nadia Natasha Arshad, Program Officer of the Strategic Planning and Communication Division.
Jakarta, August 28, 2024 - In an effort to strengthen commitment and tangible actions towards achieving inclusive Holistic Integrative Early Childhood Development (HI-ECD), the Tanoto Foundation and the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs (Kemenko PMK) organized an important event involving various stakeholders. The Director of SEAMEO CECCEP participated as the main speaker at this event, which aimed to unify efforts towards Indonesia\'s Golden Vision 2045. The event was opened with a speech by Woro Srihastuti Sulistyaningrum, Deputy for Coordination of Child Quality Improvement, Women, and Youth at Kemenko PMK. In her speech, Woro emphasized the importance of meeting the basic needs of children aged 0-6 years, including health, education, caregiving, protection, and welfare services, to ensure optimal child growth. She highlighted that early childhood development must be carried out across sectors and should not only focus on education but also ensure high-quality early childhood education.
Kabupaten Pangandaran, 26 Agustus 2024 — SEAMEO CECCEP menyelenggarakan pelatihan bagi para guru Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUD) di Kabupaten Pangandaran. Acara ini dihadiri oleh sejumlah tokoh penting, seperti DR. H.M. Agus Nurdin, M.Pd., Kepala Dinas Pendidikan, Pemuda, dan Olahraga (Disdikpora) Kabupaten Pangandaran; Asep Kartiwa, S.Pd., M.Pd., Kepala Seksi Kurikulum dan Kesiswaan PAUD PNF; Rizaldi Fahruloh, S.Pd., Kepala Seksi Ketenagaan PAUD PNF; serta Ikeu Tuti Sumiati, S.Pd., Ketua Himpaudi Kabupaten Pangandaran dan Ketua IGTKI Kabupaten Pangandaran. Dalam sambutannya, DR. H.M. Agus Nurdin, M.Pd., menyampaikan apresiasi yang tinggi kepada SEAMEO CECCEP atas pelaksanaan pelatihan ini. Ia menekankan bahwa pendidikan anak usia dini adalah fondasi yang sangat penting dan harus menjadi prioritas bagi pemerintah. \"Kami sangat senang mendengar tentang kebijakan wajib belajar 13 tahun yang baru ini, yang menunjukkan peningkatan perhatian terhadap pendidikan anak usia dini. Ini adalah bukti komitmen pemerintah dalam memperkuat pondasi pendidikan nasional,\" ujarnya.
