Many local children living in slums in Batam, whose families can’t afford school fees, spend their days collecting and selling rubbish with their parents, with few options out of poverty.

Teachers will be employed to deliver free preschool education for vulnerable children living in slum communities on Batam Island, Indonesia. Kids will learn basic reading, writing and maths to ensure they are equipped with the skills needed to participate in the public primary school system and can go on to have the chance to break the cycle of poverty in Batam. The teachers will all be trained and hired from within the community, providing a rare opportunity for quality, stable employment.