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Children in Remote Areas Receive Thousands of New Books from PNM

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PNM distributed 2,700 new books to children in remote Indonesian schools as part of its 27th anniversary celebration.
  • The initiative, part of the RE3forE program focusing on environment, economy, empowerment, and education, aims to provide new reading experiences and broaden knowledge.
  • Children expressed joy and excitement, engaging deeply with the new books, which are seen as crucial for their development and future aspirations.

In remote Indonesian schools, the sound of children's laughter was amplified as PNM delivered 2,700 new books, bringing color, stories, and imagination to previously sparse collections. This initiative, a key part of PNM's 27th-anniversary celebration under the RE3forE program, focuses on environmental, economic, empowerment, and educational aspects.

The arrival of the books transformed classrooms, with children eagerly diving into new adventures and sharing discoveries with friends. For many in these underserved areas, books are a luxury, making PNM's contribution more than just a collection update; it's an experience that opens windows to knowledge and nurtures dreams.

"The children were very happy to read the books together," said Mansyur Kulle, a school administrator in Gowa, one of the beneficiary areas. The program aims to provide children with opportunities to explore the wider world, discover diverse professions, cultures, and scientific concepts, thereby fostering a belief in the many possibilities their future holds.

PNM's effort, themed "Together Every Step, Accompanying Every Struggle," encourages employees to collect books for those in need. This initiative underscores the belief that significant change can begin with small acts, like a curious child opening a new book in a quiet, distant school, planting seeds of hope where opportunities were once scarce.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.