Citi Foundation, together with Save the Children Indonesia, has distributed post-disaster recovery assistance in Sumatra through humanitarian relief efforts focused on education and child protection.
Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra, March 10, 2026 – Citi Foundation (the “Foundation”) collaborated with humanitarian organization Save the Children Indonesia to provide a comprehensive humanitarian relief for flood-affected children and families in the North Sumatra region. Save the Children Indonesia’s support includes the establishment of -Temporary Learning Space (TLS), provision and strengthening of reading corners, and distribution of Back-to-School Kits to assist the post-disaster recovery process.
The floods and landslides that struck Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra in November 2025, caused significant damage to homes, schools, and public infrastructures, forcing tens of thousands of families to evacuate. A total of 4,852 schools were affected across the Sumatra region, placing children among the most vulnerable groups affected due to disrupted access to education and safe spaces. (Data source: Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education [Kemendikdasmen], February 2026)
Hario Widyananto, Country Head of Public Affairs of Citi Indonesia, during his visit to Hutanabolon 1 and 2 Elementary schools in Hutanabolon Village, Tukka District, Central Tapanuli Regency (03/03/2026), said, “Citi believes that supporting safe and adequate learning spaces is crucial to ensuring the continuity of children’s education. This underpins Citi Foundation’s commitment through post-disaster recovery funding support in Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Sri Lanka totaling $200,000 or approximately Rp3.3 billion, channeled through Save the Children. In Indonesia, assistance is focused on helping the impacted children and families in North Sumatra region so that they can recover and restore their sense of normality as soon as possible.”
“The thousands of affected schools demonstrate the magnitude of the challenges in restoring the education sector and the urgency of ensuring that children can immediately return to learning in a safe and supportive environment. These challenges cannot be addressed alone, hence our collaboration with Citi Foundation is very crucial,” said Fadli Usman as Humanitarian and Program Operations Director of Save the Children Indonesia.
Private sector support, including from Citi Foundation, plays an important role in accelerating the post-disaster recovery process, particularly in ensuring children’s rights are upheld in crisis and emergency situations.
About Citi Foundation
About Citi Foundation
Citi Foundation works to promote economic progress and improve the lives of low-income people around the world. We invest in efforts that increase financial inclusion, catalyze youth employment opportunities, and rethink approaches to building economically vibrant communities. Citi Foundation’s “More than Philanthropy” approach leverages Citi’s expertise and the passion of its people to fulfill our mission and drive thought leadership and innovation. For more information, visit www.citifoundation.com.
About Citibank, N.A., Indonesia
Citibank, N.A.,Indonesia (Citi Indonesia) is a full branch of Citibank, N.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Citigroup, Inc., which is based in New York, United States of America. Citi is a preeminent banking partner for institutions with crossborder needs, a global leader in wealth management and a valued personal bank in its home market of the United States. Citi does business in more than 180 countries and jurisdictions, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services.
In Indonesia, Citi was established since 1968 and is one of the country’s largest foreign banks. Citi Indonesia now operates with a refined focus, maintaining four branches in four major cities in Indonesia, namely Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, and Medan.
Throughout 2025, Citi in Indonesia received a number of prestigious awards, one of which was from The Asset where Citi Indonesia was named Best Corporate and Institutional Adviser, Best Bond Adviser – International, Best Commercial Bank, Best Social Loan, Best Bank Bond, Best Syndicated Loan – Mining, Best Syndicated Loan – Agriculture and Best Sellside for the Local Currency Bond. In addition, Citi Indonesia also won awards from the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, namely Indonesia’s Best International Bank, Indonesia’s Best Bank for Large Corporates and Indonesia’s Best Cash Management Bank; and Best M&A Deal from FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2025.
Citibank, N.A., Indonesia is licensed and supervised by the Financial Services Authority (OJK).
For further information, please contact:
Hario Widyananto (Wiwid)
Country Head of Public Affairs
Citi Indonesia (Citibank N.A., Indonesia)
communications.indonesia@citi.com
About Save the Children Indonesia
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In Indonesia and around the world, we do whatever it takes—every day and in times of crisis—so children can fulfill their rights to a healthy life, access to education, and protection.
Our experts go to the hardest-to-reach places where it is most difficult for a child. Save the Children ensures that children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. Together with children, families and communities, as well as supporters around the world, we achieve lasting results for millions of children.
With over 100 years of expertise, we are the world’s first and leading independent children’s organization—transforming lives and the future we share.
For further information, please contact:
Shania Megarani
PR & Social Media Coordinator
Save the Children Indonesia
shania.megarani@savethechildren.org | Mobile: +6281110518736