Coding Camp powered by DBS Foundation supports young Indonesian talent to promote inclusivity | Bahasa

Indonesia, 03 Sept 2025 - Although the number of people with hearing loss in Indonesia is estimated at more than 2.5 million, access to inclusive communication is still limited. Efforts have been made to promote the Indonesian Sign Language (BISINDO) and the Indonesian Sign Language System (SIBI), but there are only a few interesting and interactive learning platforms available. In fact, such platforms have great potential to increase public interest in learning sign language while encouraging more inclusive interactions.

Acknowledging the gap, a group of young talents who graduated from Coding Camp 2025 powered by DBS Foundation launched Isyara, an interactive web platform for learning sign language in a fun, easy, and enjoyable way. Equipped with gesture recognition technology and a gamification approach, Isyara is not only designed to facilitate learning but also to popularise sign language as a universal language that everyone understands.

“Our main goal is not only to make it easier for people to learn sign language but also to make it popular and more widely understood. Sign language is a universal language that everyone should understand, not just a unique skill for the deaf community. With Isyara, we want to develop interest in learning while paving the way for inclusive communication,” Isyara Team Leader Nauval Gymnasti explained.

Isyara was named the best capstone project of Coding Camp 2025 powered by DBS Foundation for its success in creating an interactive, real-time web platform that allows anyone to learn sign language independently, anywhere, and anytime. The solution was developed to address the limitations of learning media that are rigid and hard to access while promoting more inclusive communication for the deaf community in Indonesia.


Isyara's Journey to Promote Inclusive Communication

The Isyara team consists of six talented individuals with a high level of motivation to continue to grow:

Nauval Gymnasti, Software Engineering Study Programme, Indonesia University of Education.

Davin Ghani Ananta Kusuma, Software Engineering Study Programme, Indonesia University of Education.

Rizka Alfadilla, Software Engineering Study Programme, Indonesia University of Education.

Dimas Rio Adisaputra, Informatics Engineering Study Programme, Nurul Fikri Integrated Technology College.

Elisa Oktaviana, Information Management Study Programme, Jember State Polytechnic.

Zidan Dwi Permana, Software Engineering Study Programme, Indonesia University of Education.

Nevertheless, their journey in developing Isyara was not smooth sailing. The technical limitations they encountered taught the Isyara team an important principle: the best technology is simple, lightweight, and inclusive. This philosophy became the foundation for all of their development programmes, including the development of learning materials and methods.

Currently, the Isyara platform only covers alphabet materials. In the future, the Isyara team will also offer  common words and sentences materials and build direct connections with the Deaf community in various regions. Isyara will also present Isyara Arena, a multiplayer feature that allows users to learn with friends while competing interactively. Moreover, this platform is open-source to encourage more parties to collaborate and accelerate the creation of more inclusive communication within society.

"Isyara is a clear example of how Indonesia's young talent can produce solutions that are not only innovative but also have a positive impact on society. Through the Coding Camp powered by DBS Foundation, we want to continue to encourage the creation of works that can inspire and bring broad benefits to support vulnerable communities and promote inclusivity in society, in line with Bank DBS Indonesia's vision as the Best Bank for a Better World," said Head of Group Strategic Marketing & Communications PT Bank DBS Indonesia Mona Monika.


Coding Camp 2025 powered by DBS Foundation as a Platform for Innovation

Launched in 2023, Coding Camp powered by DBS Foundation is a structured technology training programme designed to produce digital talents ready to work in technology companies and startups. During the programme, participants are equipped with multidisciplinary, in-depth, and up-to-date tech skills, soft skills, and English to start their careers as full-stack developers or AI/machine learning engineers.

In addition to technical training, participants also gained financial literacy knowledge directly from Bank DBS Indonesia experts. Moreover, 103 Bank DBS employees also played an active role as soft skills instructors, contributing a total of 2,852 hours of learning to support the comprehensive development of participants' skills. The programme is part of Bank DBS Indonesia's sustainability pillar, Impact Beyond Banking, which encourages positive impact beyond core banking activities.

This year, Bank DBS Indonesia and DBS Foundation, through the Coding Camp 2025 programme powered by DBS Foundation, provided one semester of intensive technology training for 3,000 university students and vocational high school (SMK) students, as well as basic training for 57,000 digital talents in the fields of Front-End & Back-End and Machine Learning. The programme has successfully produced 30,864 micro-credentials or new competency certificates, ranging from basic to advanced levels, which are ready to strengthen the digital talent ecosystem in Indonesia.

Coding Camp powered by DBS Foundation will return in 2026. Stay tuned for registration details in October 2025.

For more information about DBS Foundation, visit this page and Instagram @dbsfoundationid.

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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 Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia” award by Global Finance for 16 consecutive years from 2009 to 2024.

DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, 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 Head Office, 13 Branch Offices, 16 Assistant Offices, 1 Functional Office and 3,011 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