BASF partners with Habitat for Humanity Indonesia to promote ICT learning at school in Mauk, Tangerang

• New computer laboratory at SDN Kedung Dalem III gives children access to ICT education and supports their learning activities
• Collaboration underlines BASF’s commitment to quality education

Tangerang, Indonesia – September 19, 2019 – Students at SDN Kedung Dalem III in Mauk, Tangerang now have access to information, communication and technology (ICT) education to enhance their learning experience, with the opening of the computer laboratory built by BASF and Habitat for Humanity in Indonesia. The lab features 21 sets of computers and reading materials which students from neighboring schools can also benefit from the newly inaugurated facility.

“BASF believes that children deserve equal opportunities in education,” said Agus Ciputra, President Director of BASF Indonesia. “We want to bridge the gap by promoting ICT education and accelerating technology transfer. We believe this will help children prepare themselves to face the rapid development of science and technology in the future.” BASF in Indonesia focuses its corporate citizenship activities on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #4, Quality Education.

Susanto, the National Director of Habitat for Humanity Indonesia said, “We believe that life starts from family, and through education, a family is built. Therefore, we are thrilled to partner with BASF to build a computer laboratory for students in SDN Kedung Dalem III, Mauk, to support their education. We hope with good education, the children can grow in strength, stability, and self-reliance in the future.”

The school improvement project has also been supported with productions from BASF’s Master Builders Solutions range and Propan, who provided flooring systems and paints for the construction, respectively.

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 122,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of around €63 billion in 2018. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com.

About Habitat for Humanity Indonesia

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort in the United States of America. Habitat has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 70 countries. In Indonesia since 1997, Habitat has supported more than 79,000 families to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, donate or volunteer, visit habitatindonesia.org / Instagram: habitat_id