MESTARA BERDAYA SUMBA

In Mestara, we believe that access to education is a chance for every individual to empower themselves. Through our programs, we strive to make this opportunity accessible to underprivileged girls in Sumba. With sustainable support, scholarships, and opportunities to grow and thrive, we aim to help break the cycle of school dropouts that often leads to early marriage and child labor.

Our Why

1 of 9 girls in Indonesia get married before reaching the age 18

Indonesia Child Marriage Report, UNICEF, 2020

4 out of 10 girls aged 16-18 no longer accessing education in East Sumba

BPS Statistics Indonesia, 2025

Our Impact in Sumba

Since 2024, with the support of our donors, we’ve provided sustainable assistance that allows girls to stay in school and focus on their education.

Rp 218

million worth of 719 grocery assistance (sembako) package

80

Students become scholarship awardees and are able to stay in school

4

Partner Schools including 2 junior high school & 2 senior high school

Rp 57

million has been distributed to ensure the girls’ tuition fees are fully covered

Our Support

Scholarship

Through our scholarship program, school tuition fees and other necessary educational costs are fully covered, ensuring girls can continue learning without financial barriers.

Support Their Journey

Grocery Package Assistance

We are offering grocery assistance to girls from at-risk families, easing financial pressure so they can pursue their education without feeling the need to work to support their households.

What We Provide

Kakak Asuh Program

Kakak Asuh Program is our commitment to supporting girls beyond the classroom. Kakak Asuh can support one or more girls and receive updates about each girl's milestones.

Become a Kakak Asuh

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