3 Heartwarming Stories of Students in Indonesia Going to School: Taking the Early Morning Train, Using a Basin, Crossing a Damaged Bridge

The Indonesian Constitution of 1945 – Article 31 states that education is the fundamental right of every child in the nation. However, the reality is that access to education is still uneven, especially in remote areas. A primary school student is willing to depart at 4:40 AM using the commuter train.
Three students from Sungai Buluh Elementary School use a basin as a makeshift boat to navigate through the swamp surrounding their school. Despite the challenging access, they remain diligent in attending classes.
Middle school students in Tanggamus must cross a rickety bamboo bridge to get over the river. It’s a dangerous situation, but they brave it for the sake of education.
Three stories of Indonesian students’ struggles to make it to school reflect the true dedication and determination they possess.
Some are willing to travel early in the morning by train, others cross swamps using basins, and a few even confront damaged bridges just to reach their educational institutions.
They face all these obstacles with strong determination to acquire knowledge.
Education is a fundamental right for every child in the nation, but not all children in Indonesia have equal access to it.
The Indonesian Constitution of 1945 guarantees education as a basic right. Article 31 of the constitution states that every citizen has the right to education.