Synergy of the Ministry of SOEs & Ministry of PPPA: BUMN Foundation Supports in Increasing Protection of Indonesian Women & Children Through Strategic Collaboration

Jakarta, December 24, 2024 – The BUMN Foundation together with the Ministry of BUMN welcomed an audience with the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) at the Ministry Building, Jakarta. This meeting affirmed a joint commitment to improving the protection and quality of life of women and children in Indonesia.

The meeting was attended by Minister of SOEs, Erick Thohir and Deputy Minister, Aminuddin Ma'ruf together with Minister of PPPA, Arifah Fauzi and Deputy Minister of PPPA, Veronica Tan and staff, as well as Chairman of the SOE Foundation, Mr. Syafuan. The SOE Foundation had the opportunity to present three leading programs that have been running as the main focus: Pikiran Terbaik Negeri, to support social entrepreneurs; Ruang Tumbuh, which improves maternal and child health; andDengar Jiwa, which provides solutions to mental health challenges. These three programs are designed to provide real impacts to society.

Minister of SOEs, Erick Thohir, stated the importance of collaboration between ministries in creating positive change. "This meeting is to synergize several programs that are of concern to mothers and children who are important for the development of the future of the nation. This is what President Prabowo always talks about so that each ministry must be able to synergize. Don't let one program be inefficient and the other," he explained.

The Ministry of PPPA also introduced programs that can synergize, such as Ruang Bersama Indonesia, Call Center SAPA 129, and empowerment of rural women's MSMEs. These programs complement the BUMN Foundation's initiatives and open up opportunities to increase efficiency and greater impact. 

"How can this become one force, become a home towards Golden Indonesia 2045 so that no ministry can run and succeed alone, all must collaborate and complement each other," said the Minister of PPPA, Arifah Fauzi.

The Chairman of the BUMN Foundation emphasized that this collaboration is a strategic step towards a common goal. "The BUMN Foundation is committed to supporting the protection of women and children through relevant and impactful programs," said Mr. Syafuan.

This audience is a concrete step in building cross-sector synergy to realize Golden Indonesia 2045. The BUMN Foundation, with its superior programs, continues to play an active role as a strategic partner in creating maximum protection for women and children, as part of efforts to build a better future for the nation.