Aceh, January 10, 2025─The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL) of Gadjah Mada University (FISIPOL UGM) deployed student volunteers through the FISIPOL Mengajar: Education Rehabilitation Volunteer Program at three locations in Aceh on Saturday (10/1). The three assigned locations include Km 60, Ateu Lintang, and Bintang, Takengon.
The FISIPOL Mengajar Program is an initiative of FISIPOL UGM as a contribution to supporting post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation efforts in the education sector in Aceh. This program is fully supported by Gadjah Mada University and implemented in collaboration with the Sukma Foundation as a strategic partner in implementing field activities.
Eleven student volunteers from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), were deployed to carry out volunteer activities for 30 days, from January 10 to February 8, 2026. During their assignment, the volunteers will be involved in various educational mentoring, teaching, and community service activities in the target areas.
On the same day, the volunteers also participated in a series of final preparations before departing for the locations, including the distribution of safety kits by the Sukma Foundation, a partner. This activity aims to ensure the volunteers’ readiness and safety while carrying out their duties in the field.
Through this program, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), hopes that the students’ presence will provide tangible support for the education recovery process in the affected areas, while also strengthening the learning spirit of the local communities at the deployment points. This program is also expected to serve as a learning platform for students to foster social sensitivity, a spirit of service, and a sustainable commitment to addressing humanitarian and development issues in the community.