Depok-Literacy issues in Indonesia are still a serious concern, especially among the younger generation. Based on the 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) report, Indonesia’s reading literacy score was recorded at only 359, placing the country in 71st place out of 81 countries. In this context, a student from the Universitas Indonesia (UI) from the Media Production study program, Indira Fatihah Utomo, took the initiative to carry out a literacy program for the younger generation as part of her mission at the 2024 North Jakarta Abang None event.
Indira believes that literacy is not just about reading and writing skills, but is the key to understanding, analyzing, and using information wisely. “Through Abang None Jakarta, I want to mobilize young people to strengthen the culture of literacy, especially in Jakarta. With my background in media, I created a program that focuses on increasing literacy among young people,” said Indira.
(Photo: Indira Fatihah Utomo, Media Production study program student)
The literacy program she carries does not stop at the Abang None Jakarta event. Indira and her colleagues developed the Instagram platform @votemedia.id as a place to campaign for the importance of digital literacy in the modern era. She hopes that this initiative can have a wider impact on the younger generation, while also supporting the preservation of culture and tourism in Special Capital Region of Jakarta.
Indira’s struggle in the event paid off. She successfully won the title of Vice 2 None North Jakarta 2024 after going through a series of strict selections, including auditions, semifinalist screening, and quarantine, before appearing as a finalist in the event held at the Grand Auditorium, Universitas Bunda Mulia, Ancol. Now, Indira and two other pairs of North Jakarta Abang None will advance to the provincial level in the Abang None Jakarta 2024 event.
Regarding her success, Indira stated, “I am using this opportunity as best I can to support the preservation of Jakarta’s culture. With the skills I have gained during my studies and through the selection process, I am ready to make a real contribution to society.”
(Photo: Indira’s appearance at the grand final night of 2024 North Jakarta Abang None)
Vice Director of Education, Research, and Student Affairs of the UI Vocational, Deni Danial Kesa, Ph.D, also gave his support. He emphasized, “Indira carries a noble task as a young generation who plays a role as an agent of change. The Universitas Indonesia always fully supports positive student activities that not only bring honor to the nation, but also play a role in preserving Indonesian culture.”
With optimistic steps and a strong vision, Indira Fatihah Utomo continues to move forward, inspiring the younger generation to advance literacy while preserving the nation’s cultural heritage.
