Bank DBS Indonesia Takes Children of Waste Pickers on Journey Through History of Jakarta's Old Town | Bahasa
Indonesia, 24 Jul 2026 - This year's National Children's Day marked a special occasion for 80 children from waste picker communities in Bintara Jaya and Johar Baru. PT Bank DBS Indonesia (DBS), in collaboration with Yayasan Mahija Parahita Nusantara, brought them out of their neighbourhoods to take part in Exploration Day, exploring the Bank Indonesia Museum and Jakarta's historic Kota Tua area on Friday (July 24, 2026). For most of the participants, it was their first opportunity to step inside a museum and learn about the history of the city they call home through an interactive experience.
Head of Group Marketing & Communications PT Bank DBS Indonesia Mona Monika said that every child deserves an equal opportunity to learn, grow, and develop their potential. “As a bank with the aspiration of being the Best Bank for a Better World, Exploration Day is designed not only to broaden children's horisons but also to nurture their curiosity, self-confidence, and spirit of exploration, enabling them to see more opportunities to dream big and build a better future,” she said.
As part of the DBS x Mahija Mobile School initiative, which has been running since 2025, Exploration Day complements the programme's ongoing efforts to create independent learning spaces that reach children and youth. Held in vulnerable communities across Jakarta, the learning programme covers reading, writing, arithmetic, basic English, and financial literacy.
So far this year, in collaboration with the DBS People of Purpose employee volunteer movement, the programme has organised 10 children's learning sessions—including the "Mini Jejak Bintang" creative showcase in Bintara Jaya and Johar Baru—as well as 11 mentoring sessions for youth and parents. The initiative also featured DBSpiration Day, providing career inspiration for youth from Yayasan KDM, as well as the donation of approximately 1,200 books from DBS employees at the Juanda branch office.
Since its inception, the programme has delivered 1,636 People of Purpose volunteer hours, benefiting more than 150 children, youth, and parents in Duren Sawit, Bintara Jaya, and Johar Baru. As part of its long-term Impact Beyond Banking commitment, this initiative aligns with DBS Foundation's key pillar, Providing Essential Needs, by expanding access to inclusive basic education. Through the Fostering Inclusion pillar, the programme equips underserved communities with financial literacy skills, providing them with better opportunities to thrive independently.
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About DBS
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.
Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best AI Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the winner of multiple digital assets awards. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 17 consecutive years from 2009 to 2025.
DBS provides a full range of services in Consumer, Wealth, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets.
Established in 1989 as part of the Singapore-based DBS Group, PT Bank DBS Indonesia (Bank DBS Indonesia) is one of the banks with the longest history in Asia. Currently operating 1 Operational Head Office, 13 Branch Offices, 14 Sub-Branch Offices, 32 ATMs spread across major cities and 2.861 active employees in 15 major cities in Indonesia, Bank DBS Indonesia provides comprehensive banking services that focus on the customer experience to 'Live more, Bank less'. We also see a purpose beyond banking and are committed to supporting our customers, employees, and the community towards a sustainable future.
PT Bank DBS Indonesia is licensed and supervised by The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK), and an insured member of Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS).
DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by uplifting lives and livelihoods of those in need. It provides essential needs to the underprivileged, and fosters inclusion by equipping the underserved with financial and digital literacy skills. It also nurtures innovative social enterprises that create positive impact.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.
About DBS Foundation
Established in 2014, DBS Foundation is committed to uplifting lives and livelihoods of those in need. It provides essential needs to the underprivileged, and fosters inclusion by equipping the underserved with financial and digital literacy skills. It also nurtures innovative social enterprises that create positive impact. It aims to bring hope to those with less today, so no one is left behind and we can all face the future with confidence.
In 2024, DBS committed up to SGD 1 billion dollars over the next decade to support vulnerable communities. It also pledged to contribute 1.5 million employee volunteer hours over the same period.
Together with an ecosystem of like-minded partners, DBS Foundation seeks to create impact that goes beyond banking, beyond borders, and beyond generations.
For more information, please visit: www.dbs.com/dbsfoundation.
Head of Group Marketing & Communications PT Bank DBS Indonesia Mona Monika said that every child deserves an equal opportunity to learn, grow, and develop their potential. “As a bank with the aspiration of being the Best Bank for a Better World, Exploration Day is designed not only to broaden children's horisons but also to nurture their curiosity, self-confidence, and spirit of exploration, enabling them to see more opportunities to dream big and build a better future,” she said.
As part of the DBS x Mahija Mobile School initiative, which has been running since 2025, Exploration Day complements the programme's ongoing efforts to create independent learning spaces that reach children and youth. Held in vulnerable communities across Jakarta, the learning programme covers reading, writing, arithmetic, basic English, and financial literacy.
So far this year, in collaboration with the DBS People of Purpose employee volunteer movement, the programme has organised 10 children's learning sessions—including the "Mini Jejak Bintang" creative showcase in Bintara Jaya and Johar Baru—as well as 11 mentoring sessions for youth and parents. The initiative also featured DBSpiration Day, providing career inspiration for youth from Yayasan KDM, as well as the donation of approximately 1,200 books from DBS employees at the Juanda branch office.
Since its inception, the programme has delivered 1,636 People of Purpose volunteer hours, benefiting more than 150 children, youth, and parents in Duren Sawit, Bintara Jaya, and Johar Baru. As part of its long-term Impact Beyond Banking commitment, this initiative aligns with DBS Foundation's key pillar, Providing Essential Needs, by expanding access to inclusive basic education. Through the Fostering Inclusion pillar, the programme equips underserved communities with financial literacy skills, providing them with better opportunities to thrive independently.
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About DBS
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.
Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best AI Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the winner of multiple digital assets awards. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 17 consecutive years from 2009 to 2025.
DBS provides a full range of services in Consumer, Wealth, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets.
Established in 1989 as part of the Singapore-based DBS Group, PT Bank DBS Indonesia (Bank DBS Indonesia) is one of the banks with the longest history in Asia. Currently operating 1 Operational Head Office, 13 Branch Offices, 14 Sub-Branch Offices, 32 ATMs spread across major cities and 2.861 active employees in 15 major cities in Indonesia, Bank DBS Indonesia provides comprehensive banking services that focus on the customer experience to 'Live more, Bank less'. We also see a purpose beyond banking and are committed to supporting our customers, employees, and the community towards a sustainable future.
PT Bank DBS Indonesia is licensed and supervised by The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK), and an insured member of Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS).
DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by uplifting lives and livelihoods of those in need. It provides essential needs to the underprivileged, and fosters inclusion by equipping the underserved with financial and digital literacy skills. It also nurtures innovative social enterprises that create positive impact.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.
About DBS Foundation
Established in 2014, DBS Foundation is committed to uplifting lives and livelihoods of those in need. It provides essential needs to the underprivileged, and fosters inclusion by equipping the underserved with financial and digital literacy skills. It also nurtures innovative social enterprises that create positive impact. It aims to bring hope to those with less today, so no one is left behind and we can all face the future with confidence.
In 2024, DBS committed up to SGD 1 billion dollars over the next decade to support vulnerable communities. It also pledged to contribute 1.5 million employee volunteer hours over the same period.
Together with an ecosystem of like-minded partners, DBS Foundation seeks to create impact that goes beyond banking, beyond borders, and beyond generations.
For more information, please visit: www.dbs.com/dbsfoundation.
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