KemenPPPA, Kemendikdasmen, and Tanoto Foundation Launch “Misi untuk Raka” to Encourage #SeruTanpaLayar/Display-free Actions Amongst Children 

Digital know-how development has been part of a household’s day by day life, together with younger youngsters. As a outcome, entry to devices has introduced a brand new array of points in a toddler’s growth. Without applicable supervision, gadget utilization dangers a decline of wants from a toddler for bodily actions, social interactions, exploration of their environment, and studying experiences mandatory for his or her growth.

The problem is turning into extra related because the utilization of devices amongst youngsters continues to rise. In 2024, Statistics Indonesia (Badan Pusat Statistik – BPS) confirmed that 39.71% of younger youngsters are spending greater than two home per day on digital gadgets whereas the Pediatrics Association of Indonesia (Ikatan Dokter Anak Indonesia – IDAI) recommends no a couple of hour of parent-supervised screem time per day  for kids between 2-6 years outdated.

This state of affairs reveals that parenting mustn’t focus solely on limiting gaged use. Children additionally want alternate options to actions which can be enjoyable, significant, and supportive of their growth. Parents and caregivers additionally want a medium for training that would foster a optimistic interplay with youngsters on this digital age.

In response to those wants, the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (Kementerian Pemberdayaan Perempuan dan Perlindungan Anak – KemenPPPA), the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kementerian Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah – Kemendikdasmen), and Tanoto Foundation, launched the youngsters’s storybook titled “Misi untuk Raka” (A mission for Raka) on the KemenPPPA’s corridor on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.

Through this multisector collaboration, the three initiators current this story telling guide focused at youngsters of 3-8 years outdated, to encourage actions with out devices, in addition to to supply a sensible information for folks in supervising conscious gadget utilization at residence. 

The Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, Arifah Choiri Fauzi, emphasised the significance of strengthening the function of households in supporting youngsters within the digital age.

“Without clear supervision focused on the child’s best interests, the use of gadgets risks disrupting children’s needs for physical activity, social interaction, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences,” she said.

The PPPA Minister additionally said how the guide “Misi untuk Raka” was created to be an educative instrument that would bridge dialogue between dad and mom and their youngsters, in addition to to make bodily actions and real-life interactions joyful.

“We need to work hand-in-hand to ensure optimal growth for Indonesian children. It is not just parents, teachers, and the government, but also other relevant parties. This is why, through this book, we collaborated with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and Tanoto Foundation, who share our vision,” the Minister continued.

At the identical occasion, the Special Staff of the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education for Inclusive Education and Education Equity in Disadvantaged, Frontier, and Outermost Regions, Rita Pranawati, shared, “Amidst the rapid digital era that brings challenges such as gadget addiction and low digital literacy, education must respond not only academically, but also through character building activities. One way we respond to this is through the Movement “Seven Habits of Great Indonesian Children” (Gerakan Tujuh Kebiasaan Anak Indonesia Hebat) from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.

This guide additionally helps character constructing and goals to foster values aligned with the Seven Habits of Great Indonesian Children Movement. “We greatly welcome the book Misi Untuk Raka, which reinforces the pillars of the Seven Habits of Great Indonesian Children. Here, storytelling works as one of the positive and beneficial alternatives for children,” mentioned Rita.

At the identical occasion, Tanoto Foundation’s Head of Policy & Advocacy, Eddy Henry, said that enhancing the capability of caregivers and offering alternate options to screen-free actions are essential for supporting optimum little one growth.

“Technology has become part of everyday family life. However, young children still need to go offline; to move, play, read, create, and build real-life social interactions. Therefore, through this book, we want to present a more positive approach, not only limiting device use but also introducing fun and meaningful alternative activities for children,” he mentioned.

Tanoto Foundation, an unbiased philanthropic group specializing in training and well being, based by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981, beforehand launched three SIGAP Children’s Story Books in collaboration with the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (KemenPPPA) and the Ministry of Elementary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen). These books are titled “Rubrik Unik Corona,” which serves as an academic software in regards to the pandemic in 2021; “Saat Noni Datang”, which addresses emotional and emotional training in 2022; and “Bisa atau Tidak, Ya?”, which inspires the expansion of independence in youngsters from an early age in 2024.

“These books are examples of our commitment to helping the government improve the quality of human resources by enhancing parenting quality and literacy,” concluded Eddy. 

As the fourth guide within the collection, “Misi untuk Raka” highlights the 4 major actions of #SeruTanpaLayar: transferring, serving to others, studying, and creating. The guide additionally contains sensible suggestions for folks based mostly on the 3S ideas: display screen time, display screen break, and display screen zone, to assist create a wholesome and balanced parenting setting at residence.

To make it accessible for kids and households all through Indonesia, “Misi untuk Raka” is obtainable in print and out there without cost obtain on the official Tanoto Foundation web site at www.tanotofoundation.org.