Immediately after the tsunami, there was a desperate need in Aceh to reconstruct and re-equip schools which had been destroyed. With generous donations received from organisation and individual donors, we were able to assist in the re-equipping of 37 schools in different parts of Aceh with furniture, books, equipment and computers. With funding from the Dublin Port Company, we also completely rebuilt the SD Negeri 101 School in Banda Aceh.

Many children in Aceh were orphaned by the tsunami, and donations received by FBA are also used to provide 40 elementary school-age children with scholarships to pay their fees, and provide them with books and other academic supplies.

Starting in 2005, FBA and IBO Singapore coordinated an educational exchange program for a number of Acehnese students with schools in Australia. Offering students of Aceh more opportunities for cross-cultural experiences and learning is one of the on-going aims of FBA’s education program.

FBA continues with its commitment to supporting quality education for the present and future generations of Aceh.  Our education efforts aim to provide access and information, enabling potential students to undertake study and professional development within and outside the Aceh region. This include: student placements; scholarships; training; and professional development.

Our objectives are to seek out the best available education opportunities for Acehnese students; foster cross-cultural learning to promote peace and understanding; and to encourage beneficiaries of our program to apply their newly acquired skills for the benefit of the broader Acehnese community.