Technology
Transforms Lives – So Does Education
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1rstWAP
devotes part of its revenue to ISCO
(Indonesian Street Children Organization), a
non-government organization started by 1rstWAP, dedicated
to improving the quality of life for street children through
education. Headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, ISCO addresses
the educational needs of children from very poor families
who would otherwise live and beg on the streets.
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As
an independent organization, ISCO is non-political and has no religious
affiliations. This organization was formed in 1999, and is based
on the pure wish to facilitate the best life prospects to children
who suffer from the worst of poverty in crowded slums in Indonesian
cities. Often such children are forced to beg from motorists at
busy intersections, or take on dangerous and unhealthy work at a
very young age.
Being
otherwise extremely vulnerable, the education and life skills
that ISCO helps provide, gives them a sustainable and realistic
opportunity. In fact, some of our children who would otherwise
have to beg on the streets are topping their classes - thanks
to the opporunities enabled by ISCO.
This year, over 1200 children attend school thanks to ISCO!
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