nd Shafanina (Shanin), aged 2.5.

Despite her successful career and strong academic background—holding a bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Indonesia and a master’s degree from Columbia University—Tasya describes motherhood as a full-time job that demands attention, patience, and commitment. She places high importance on early childhood education, including the critical role of early stimulation in laying the foundation for a child’s growth and development.

Learning Through Play: A Fan as a Literacy Tool

In this episode, Tasya shares an inspiring story of supporting her firstborn, Arasya, who has a deep fascination with electric fans. This interest became an entry point for various forms of early stimulation, from learning colors and numbers, to building logic through the functions of motors and capacitors, and even developing imagination through storytelling.

Beyond learning, these explorations also strengthen family bonds. Her husband, who has an engineering background, often joins in to satisfy Arasya’s curiosity, showing how parental collaboration plays an essential role in parenting and home-based learning.

Meanwhile, Tasya’s second child, Shanin, shows a different set of traits. She is more physically active and quick to develop her writing skills. Tasya realizes that even with similar parenting approaches and nutrition, each child grows in their own way and pace. It is therefore important for parents to keep learning and adapt their methods to ensure that early stimulation provided is both relevant and effective.

Through parenting, Tasya has come to understand that she is also learning and growing alongside her children. Every day becomes an opportunity to offer the right support, build emotional connections, and create an environment that nurtures optimal development.

Listen to the full episode of Tasya Kamila’s inspiring story on the Bincang Inspiratif podcast by Tanoto Foundation, and gain insights on parenting, early stimulation, and child development here:

Tanoto Foundation has officially opened the registration for its TELADAN leadership scholarship program (Transformative Education for the Development of Future Leaders) for the 2026 cohort. 

This scholarship is awarded to first-semester undergraduate students at ten partner universities who have demonstrated achievements in various fields, organizational experience, and strong leadership potential.

The ten partner universities are:

● University of Indonesia (UI)

● Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB)

● Gadjah Mada University (UGM)

● Brawijaya University (UB)

● Diponegoro University (Undip)

● IPB University (Bogor Agricultural University)

● University of Riau (Unri)

● University of North Sumatra (USU)

● Hasanuddin University (Unhas)

● Mulawarman University (Unmul)

TELADAN is one of Tanoto Foundation’s strategic initiatives to nurture Indonesia’s youth into resilient, high-integrity leaders who contribute positively to their communities. 

Through the TELADAN program, Tanoto Foundation is committed to developing students’ soft skills, leadership capacity, and global outlook so they can become agents of change across various sectors. 

Students selected for the TELADAN program will receive full tuition coverage and a monthly living allowance. What sets this scholarship apart is the structured leadership development training provided for 3.5 years, from the second to the eighth semester. 

TELADAN scholars (as the recipients are called) will also receive support to participate in activities aimed at enhancing leadership and soft skills, including: 

● Additional financial support to join competitions, conferences, or certification programs both domestically and internationally 

● Opportunities to take part in short-term learning programs at home and abroad, such as summer courses, exchange programs, volunteering, and more 

● Internship opportunities within Tanoto Foundation’s partner industry network 

● Opportunities to receive research funding and conduct collaborative studies 

Scholars will also become part of the Tanoto Scholars Association on their respective campuses—a community built to foster mutual growth and create a positive social impact through the Pay It Forward spirit. 

Upon graduation, scholars will join a vast alumni network of Tanoto Foundation scholarship recipients located across Indonesia and around the world. 

Additionally, in a new development this year, the TELADAN Program is also open to students holding the Kartu Indonesia Pintar-Kuliah (KIP-K) who are enrolled in the first semester at one of the ten TELADAN partner universities. 

Save the date: Registration for the TELADAN 2026 program is open from July 1 to September 7, 2025. 

Eligibility Requirements for the TELADAN Scholarship: 

● Indonesian citizen (WNI). 

● Enrolled as a regular (S1) first-semester student at one of the ten TELADAN partner universities. 

● Committed to participating in the Leadership Development Program throughout TELADAN (Semester 2 – Semester 8). 

● Demonstrates strong leadership potential and commitment to contributing to society and national development. 

● Proficient in Indonesian; proficiency in English or other international languages is an advantage. 

● Has strong academic performance (minimum Grade 12 report card average of 8 out of 10) and non-academic achievements such as involvement in student organizations, social communities, or related activities. 

● Not currently receiving any other scholarships or financial aid (except for KIP-K), and willing to decline any other financial support or similar leadership programs if selected for TELADAN. 

● Must register online through the Tanoto Foundation website. 

Be part of the next generation of impactful leaders, apply now for the TELADAN Scholarship via the following link: bit.ly/JadiTELADAN2026 

PHILIPPINES – More than 480 participants from 30 countries gathered for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Early Childhood Development (ECD), organized by the Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) in collaboration with the ECCD Council of the Philippines as host. 

The annual conference, held from 1–3 July 2025 in Manila, focuses on improving inclusive and equitable ECD services while underscoring the importance of effective local governance. 

In the Asia-Pacific region—home to more than 60 percent of the world’s children the lack of access to high-quality ECD services continues to trap many children in cycles of inequality. 

Many children are deprived of nurturing care environments essential for their development due to various barriers, including disability, gender, geographic location, ethnicity, language, and socioeconomic status. 

As global funding for early childhood development declines, the impact is most strongly felt at the local level where services are delivered and where children live, learn, and grow. 

The conference features a series of presentations and panel discussions addressing issues such as disability inclusion, gender equality, cultural and linguistic inclusivity, poverty, urban–rural geographical gaps, and crisis-responsive ECD systems. 

Key speakers at the conference include Dr. Vibha Krishnamurthy, Founder and Executive Director of the Ummeed Child Development Center; Professor Alan Stein, Emeritus Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Oxford; and Professor Vina Adriany, Director of the Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Early Childhood Care Education and Parenting (SEAMEO CECCEP). 

During the event, UNESCO launched the Global Early Childhood and Care Education report, while the Van Leer Foundation introduced the Good Start Challenge, a €2.6 million global grant program that will fund initiatives to improve the well-being of parents with young children. 

Children’s charity TheirWorld also announced the launch of the Act for Early campaign, urging governments and international donors to commit at least USD 1 billion in new funding for childcare and preschool education. 

This year’s conference is co-hosted by Plan International, Save the Children, Tanoto Foundation, the Early Childhood Regional Networks Fund (ECRNF), UNICEF, and UNESCO, with support from the Philippine Normal University and REX Education.