RRI.CO.ID, Surakarta - Sebelas Maret University (UNS) Surakarta, Central Java, through its Vocational School, has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the children of Indonesian migrant workers by launching an international community service program. In collaboration with The Bestie Taiwan and partner networks, UNS organized training for caregivers of undocumented migrant workers’ children, aiming to strengthen the children’s psychosocial resilience.

Held in hybrid format on June 16, 2026, the initiative is part of the International Community Service Grant funded by UNS’s Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM). It represents a tangible contribution to addressing the challenges faced by migrant children growing up in socially vulnerable environments.

Project leader Anis Laela Megasari, from the Anesthesiology Nursing Program at UNS Vocational School, emphasized the vital role caregivers play in supporting children’s growth and development.

“Caregivers are not only responsible for meeting physical needs but also serve as a source of security that shapes emotional, social, and coping abilities. A consistent and responsive adult presence can make a significant difference for migrant children. Investing in caregiver capacity is a direct investment in children’s resilience,” she said on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, as quoted on the university's official website.

Through the training, participants gained enhanced knowledge and skills in responsive caregiving tailored to children’s psychosocial needs. This approach is expected to improve caregiving quality while strengthening children’s ability to navigate developmental challenges.

Beyond immediate benefits, the program contributes to the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by improving children’s mental health, SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by protecting vulnerable migrant groups, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by fostering cross-border collaboration between UNS and Taiwanese partners.

The initiative also strengthens UNS’s international cooperation network with Indonesian community organizations in Taiwan, laying the foundation for sustainable empowerment programs for the diaspora. Looking ahead, UNS hopes to expand the collaboration into a long-term mentoring scheme that includes supervision and evidence-based caregiving practices.

Through these efforts, UNS aims to continuously improve caregiving quality and the psychosocial well-being of Indonesian migrant workers’ children in Taiwan, fostering a generation of diaspora youth who are healthy, resilient, and protected. ***