Bank Mandiri Holds 'Mandiri Sahabat Desa' Program in 28 Villages Along Mandiri Jogja Marathon Route
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Bank Mandiri is promoting inclusive and sustainable development through its 'Mandiri Sahabat Desa' program, linked to the Mandiri Jogja Marathon 2026.
- The initiative, part of the bank's 28th anniversary, focuses on improving village infrastructure, local economies, and social welfare in 28 villages along the marathon route.
- Activities include road improvements, village boundary installations, and community clean-up drives to foster sustainable growth and community engagement.
Bank Mandiri is actively fostering inclusive and sustainable development by implementing its 'Mandiri Sahabat Desa' program, integrated with the upcoming Mandiri Jogja Marathon (MJM) 2026. This Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative also marks the bank's 28th anniversary, embodying a spirit of growing together with the community and delivering tangible benefits to the nation.
Through this program, Bank Mandiri reaffirms its commitment beyond financial services, contributing directly to enhancing the quality of life for local communities. The focus is on strengthening village infrastructure, empowering local economies, and improving social welfare. The initiative aims to create shared value and reinforce sustainable impacts for villagers.
Adhika Vista, Corporate Secretary of Bank Mandiri, stated that the 'Melangkah Bersama, Membangun Jogja' (Moving Together, Building Jogja) spirit drives the 'Mandiri Sahabat Desa' program. Executed in the first two weeks of June 2026, it reaches 28 villages along the MJM 2026 route. The program integrates various activities designed to foster growth and sustainability for residents.
Key activities include road improvements in the 28 villages to enhance connectivity, facilitate economic activity, and boost the appeal of rural areas. Bank Mandiri is also installing 28 village boundary markers to strengthen administrative identity and aid navigation for residents and tourists. Additionally, community clean-up drives are being organized to maintain the cleanliness and sustainability of tourist areas through participatory environmental management.
This initiative underscores Bank Mandiri's commitment to sustainable growth that aligns with societal progress. It also aims to strengthen synergy with local governments, communities, businesses, and stakeholders to build a more inclusive ecosystem, ensuring the Jogja Marathon leaves a lasting positive social impact.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.