Mentari Bangsaku - Foodbank of Indonesia

Project location: Jakarta

Number of children supported: 90

Type of support: Supplementary health food program & education

Period of support: Since 2024

The Foodbank of Indonesia (FOI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing food insecurity and malnutrition in Indonesia.

According to the Global Hunger Index 2023, Indonesia ranks 77th with a score indicating a moderate level of hunger, where about 21.6% of children under five are stunted, and 17.7% suffer from malnutrition. The partnership between FOI and primavera aims to tackle these challenges by providing better access to nutritious food for children.

The key project aims at improving nutrition and health among 90 young children in three early childhood education centers (PAUD) in Jakarta. The program includes providing nutritious meals weekly and conducting educational classes twice a month for six months. Bosch employees also volunteer in these activities, emphasizing the importance of good nutrition as essential for developing a high-quality workforce for Indonesia's future.

Primavera has committed to donating 5,000 euros in 2024 to support this initiative and will increase the support to 10,000 euros annually from 2025 onwoards.