Astra Social Assistance Program: A Sign of Corporate Care

Social assistance programs are increasingly vital in addressing challenges such as educational inequality, limited access to healthcare, and economic hardship. Alongside government bodies, companies and organizations play a strategic role in creating meaningful, lasting impact.

As one of Indonesia's largest companies, Astra has made social assistance programs a core initiative that reflects its Catur Dharma values.

For those interested in learning about the social programs Astra has undertaken, find the complete information in this article.

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What Is a Social Assistance Program?

A social assistance program is a set of initiatives designed to help communities, particularly those most in need, by providing support across various fields, including education, health, economics, and social welfare.

The primary goal of these programs is to reduce social inequality, improve the quality of life, provide access to basic services, and support community empowerment.

So why are these programs important for the public? A few reasons are as follows.

• Opening Access to Education: Scholarships and educational support help young people access better learning opportunities.
• Improving Healthcare Services: Health programs help communities receive adequate medical care.
• Empowering Communities: Well-targeted assistance can strengthen community self-reliance.
• Reducing Social Risk: Planned interventions can help reduce the impact of social and economic crises
  
  

Key Pillars of Social Assistance Programs

Most social assistance programs focus on the following pillars:

• Education and Scholarships: Providing financial and non-financial support to improve the quality of education.
• Health and Sanitation: Improving access to healthcare services and supporting facilities.
• Economic Empowerment: Supporting small businesses and communities toward greater self-sufficiency.
• Emergency Response Assistance: Providing support during disasters or crises.
• Strengthening Local Communities: Building community capacity to enable sustainable development.
  
  

Astra's Social Assistance Programs as Part of Its Sustainability Initiatives

Social contribution is central to Astra's sustainability strategy. Astra has implemented a wide range of social assistance programs to demonstrate its commitment to supporting communities.

Recent initiatives by Astra include the following:

1. Nurani Astra Berbagi untuk Negeri

Nurani Astra Berbagi untuk Negeri is a social assistance program initiated by Astra to support communities, protect the environment, and contribute to sustainable development.

In 2024, the program focused on disaster relief efforts across various regions, with assistance channeled directly to affected communities.

The Nurani Astra Berbagi untuk Negeri program was implemented with support from multiple stakeholders. Humanitarian relief donations under this program totaled IDR 1.4 billion.

2. Srikandi Lestari - United Tractors for Community Health Responsibility (UTCARE)

The Astra Group, through PT United Tractors Tbk (UT), partnered with the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government to reduce malnutrition and stunting by launching the Transforming Undernutrition to Thriving and Sustainable (TUNTAS) program in 2024.

Four local health workers and four Srikandi Lestari program cadres supported the program, monitoring activities for 24 weeks.

Srikandi Lestari is part of PT United Tractors Tbk's CSR initiative in health, UT for Community Health Responsibility (UTCARE). The program aims to strengthen the capacity of integrated community health post (Posyandu) cadres, transforming them into more skilled, educational, and inspirational Posyandu development facilitators.

In 2024, the program reached 51 toddlers experiencing severe malnutrition, undernutrition, and being underweight.

3. Health Assistance Program

Yayasan Astra - Yayasan Amaliah Astra (YAA) has constructed 16 boreholes and sanitation facilities (MCK) in Banten and West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) for remote Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) facing clean water shortages.

In addition, Yayasan Astra - YAA also distributed reading glasses to 116 students and elderly individuals in DKI Jakarta and Banten. The funeral vehicle service assisted 105 families across five provinces, primarily Astra Group employees and underprivileged families.

4. Astra Scholarship Program

Yayasan Astra - Yayasan Amaliah Astra (YAA) offers the Amaliah Astra Scholarship, a continuing education program that provides both financial assistance and mentoring and training for recipients.

In 2024, 2,378 beneficiaries across 33 provinces, including Ring 1 Astra Group companies and fostered schools, benefited from this program.

Yayasan Astra - Yayasan Astra Bina Ilmu, through Politeknik Astra (ASTRAtech), also provides scholarships for Senior High School (SMA) and Vocational High School (SMK) students, as well as students nominated by Astra Group companies. These scholarships cover full tuition and a monthly living allowance.

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Social Assistance Programs as a Reflection of Astra's Commitment to Community Welfare

Astra's social assistance programs demonstrate a tangible commitment to supporting communities in need. With the right strategy, these programs can deliver significant, long-lasting impact.

Initiatives such as the Health Assistance Program and the Astra Scholarship Program show how social contributions can be integrated into a broader sustainability strategy.

For more information about these programs, please refer to the Astra Sustainability Report.