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I. BACKGROUND


Anand Krishna

The Anand Krishna Education Foundation was established by Mr. Anand Krishna to address the declining education system in Indonesia, in an attempt to restore it to its original concept introduced by National Father of Education Ki Hajar Dewantara, based on the 1945 Indonesian Constitution.

The deterioration of our national education influences several factors, inter-alia economic dependency, governance that is inconsiderate of the people’s need, deprived roles in international fields, and the ever-increasing religious radical movements.


Ki Hajar Dewantara

Thus, the Anand Krishna Education Foundation focuses on the importance of character building by re-introducing human values, local knowledge, and national heritages as viewed by our founding fathers, e.g. Ki Hajar Dewantara, Bung Karno, Bung Hatta, Muhammad Yamin and Sanusi Pane. Nonetheless, the Foundation’s view of National Heritage is not directed towards narrow-sighted chauvinism. Instead, we envisage a local heritage and nationalism that contribute towards internationalism and universal humanity as viewed by Founding Father Soekarno. 

Admittedly, many stakeholders have participated in creating the national education system. Yet, do we have similar paradigm, understanding and goal? Most importantly, is such education system and goal suitable for this very Motherland? 

The various perceptions and goals on Indonesia’s education have created myriad education systems with their own colours, each forgetting the essential base of national education: cultural heritage. As such, these are what we have in our societies nowadays: 

  1. Particular indoctrinations on formal and informal schools, resulted in robot-like and radical disciples with zero ability to appreciate differences and diversity
  2. Violent-, consumptive-, horror-, hedonism-, and materialistic-oriented TV programs are adversely impacting the mind and characters of Indonesian children
  3. Excessive tuition fees and other educational expenses are without doubt against social justice, humanitarian values, and Pancasila as the quintessence of National Heritage
  4. Inadequate awareness on appropriate school facilities or proper nutrition for children that support children’s mind and soul development

Based upon such considerations, Indonesia requires a holistic educational system based on cultural heritage that gives full independence for character development; physical, intellectual, and spiritual-wise. Then, and only then, we hope to achieve the ideal national educational goal: encouragement of humanity and human values.


Mr. Anand Krishna and the Children of the Next Generation

The Anand Krishna Education Foundation is an advanced step from the Soul Awakening Forum (Forum Kebangkitan Jiwa or FKJ). Established in 2002, the FKH has conducted Stress-Free Teaching Method (Mengajar Tanpa Di Hajar Stress/MTDS), accommodating more than 10,000 teachers nation-wide. In turn, the Anand Krishna Education Foundation is also a spin-off from the Forum for Educators, Doctors, and Psychologists for the Motherland (Forum Pengajar, Dokter dan Psikolog Bagi Ibu Pertiwi or ForADokSi BIP), a protégé organisation under the National Integration Movement or NIM. Declared on 28 October 2006, ForADokSi conducted its first symposium in Jakarta on 25 October 2007, attended among others by 1,400 teachers in the Jakarta municipality.  

The Anand Krishna Education Foundation also bases its programs on Anand Krishna’s concepts and ideas, mostly effused in his books, and on the United Nations’ global education strategies.  

 

II. AIMS 

The Foundation aims for a holistic education system where nationalism and humanitarian values are developed together to create new Indonesians who wisely use Indonesia’s natural resources for a better Indonesia. 

 

III. PROGRAMS 

The Foundation aims to establish a school system tailored suit for kindergarten, elementary school (SD ; year 7-12), secondary school (SMP; year 13-15), and high school (SMU; year 16-18).

 

IV. LOCATION 

A total of 2000 square metre of land is already in the possession of the Anand Krishna Education Foundation. The land will be used to build the designated schools and execute the Foundation’s educational programs.

 

V. BUDGET ESTIMATION FOR SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT  

The Anand Krishna Education Foundation plans to erect a three-storeys building. 

 

VI. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

 Founders : 1. Anand Krishna
    2. Liny Tjeris
   

3. Maya Safira Muchtar
    4. Ni Putu Sri Yuliawati
    5. Ni Wayan Suriastini
    6. Fatin Hammamah
   

7. Wayan Sayoga
     
Steering Committee  : 1. Anand Krishna (Ketua)
    2. Liny Tjeris
    3. Ni Putu Sri Yuliawati
     
Monitors :

1. Wayan Sayoga (Ketua)
    2. Maya Safira Mochtar
   

3. Ni Wayan Suriastini
     
Director : 

Putu Harumini Waras
     
Vice Director : Fatin Hammamah
     
Secretary : Hadi Susanto
     
Treasurer : Ida Ayu Suci Handayani

 

VII. EPILOGUE       

The proposal was made from the heart and with awareness, with the sole intention to ‘do something’ for the Motherland, to help building a strong and independent nation that significantly plays its roles for a better world.  

We are very grateful for your participations. God speed and blessings to you all.   

Funds from potential contributors may be transferred to
Bank: BCA Kuta branch
Account # 1461417227
Account name: Yayasan Pendidikan Anand Krishna.

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