Nusantara Journey was one of SMA LHI’s program that aimed to train students in
independence, leadership, and social awareness. In this program, LHI High School students
volunteered to help flood victims in Aceh and Sumatra.
During the program, the students planned all activities independently, including funding,
transportation, scheduling, and other needs, with only minimal assistance from parents and
teachers. They also collaborated with humanitarian organizations such as Lazis and Human
Initiative (HI).
The program began with a student meeting to decide the activities that would be carried out
at the disaster site. After that, several students and teachers met with a representative from
Human Initiative to discuss the preparation and objectives of the Nusantara Journey.
On Friday morning, LHI High School students held a discussion with Lazis Pioneer LHI to
prepare for the Nusantara Journey program. During this session, the students received
materials from the speakers. The first speaker explained the conditions at the disaster area
to ensure that the students would not be shocked when they arrived. He also showed
several videos about the situation there.
The second speaker explained the supplies and needs required at the disaster site. The last
speaker shared his personal journey and experiences while carrying out humanitarian
programs in the disaster area.
Besides providing social assistance, the students also shared the academic and religious
knowledge they had learned at school with the local community. The following week, a team
from Lazis visited the students to explain in more detail the real conditions and the needs of
the victims, as they had already surveyed the location.
Through the Nusantara Journey program, the students gained valuable experiences in
helping others and learned the importance of teamwork, empathy, and responsibility. This
program became a meaningful experience that strengthened the students’ social awareness
and leadership skills.
