Samsung has been working closely with HFHI since 2013 and looks forward to continuing its efforts with HFHI to provide assistance to communities across the world. From launching Samsung Solar Powered Internet School in South Africa and Zambia, to building and renovating houses for hundreds of families all around the world, Samsung accomplished a myriad of successful projects its strong partnership with HFHI.

Part of the SamsungCare program, the ‘Building Homes and Community for Hope’ campaign seeks to improve the quality of life through better access to education and local facilities. The campaign saw the construction of a Samsung Smart Library, a community function hall and maintenance and repairs of 31 local residences. SamsungCare program also provides Rowosari citizens the opportunity for digital education, opening new doors for the community.

The community center was equipped with 18 Samsung Galaxy A tablets, internet connectivity, and a 50 inch Samsung television, along with comfortable seating for 50. The new community center facilitates easy access to digital books, internet access, or any other activity one might seek with the new tech at their disposal. The community center also offers a space for a local woman’s group to train female youth in essential skills needed to be more competitive in the workforce.

Kanghyun Lee, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Samsung Electronics Indonesia, noted “At Samsung, success is not only measured by business achievement, but also from how well we serve the community and make a difference in people’s lives through our Corporate Citizenship programs. We hope that the people of Rowosari will take advantage of the facilities and technologies we provided and launched today, to be more productive and have happier lives.”

31 families were provided comfortable homes that meet global standards set by HFH Indonesia. Such standards ensure proper construction methods, access to adequate amounts of clean water, modern sanitation, as well as a set minimum space. Choosing the location was done through close consultation with local authorities, as well as input from local communities. Taking great pride in the development of their own community, the Rowosari Villagers were very engaged throughout the process.

Providing education to promote future independent growth and development is essential to all Samsung CSR activities. Thus, Samsung and HFHI also provided basic construction technique training, as well as digital education through the Samsung Smart Library, to ensure the changes the program brought to the community will continue moving forward.

Out of 2,200 Korean companies operating in Indonesia, Samsung Electronics Indonesia was recognized for its corporate social responsibility program, which has consistently focused on improving education, health and community development.

This year, four programs particularly stood out in exemplifying Samsung’s commitment to supporting Indonesian communities, representing its lasting identity as a model corporate citizen.

Self-Learning for Vocational Success

To help underprivileged Indonesian teenagers develop skills for employment, Samsung Electronics Indonesia started the Rumah Belajar (“home learning” in Indonesian) Samsung program for those without access to formal educational resources.

The program teaches students how to repair electronic products that meet the Samsung Service Center standard, giving future graduates a chance to work at a Samsung Service Center, or even set up their own businesses down the line. The program has taught over 2,000 students so far, and has produced over 1,500 graduates.

Digital Libraries Show a New Way of Reading

As a way to support the Indonesian government’s “Love to Read” program, Samsung created Samsung Smart Libraries – reading facilities equipped with smartphones and gadgets for access to digital books and digital library applications.

By transforming the traditional library into a digital space, the Samsung Smart Library engages people using familiar gadgets to read electronically.

The libraries will be available at the Samsung Tech Institute in Makassar and Banjarmasin, K-Lounge ITB in Bandung, the Samsung Experience Service Center in Jakarta and others, until the end of 2016.

Helping Small Businesses Grow and Innovate

Another program that has contributed to local growth in Indonesia is Samsung’s One Village One Product (OVOP) program, which aids small and medium enterprises to further develop their businesses.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Small & Medium Enterprises and the Korea Trade-Investment Agency (KOTRA), Samsung reached out to three cooperatives this year to help them nurture their businesses to be able to compete in higher markets.

Samsung’s training for these small businesses features online marketing strategies for companies to be able to independently grow their business online, improve product quality and expand their networks.

Young Minds Combine Creativity with Technology

Lastly, Samsung held Samsung Ideaction, a youth technology competition. Students were asked to submit potential mobile app ideas which could help make daily life activities easier for user, incorporating Samsung mobile devices.

The top three teams were presented with educational scholarships, and the first-place winner was awarded the chance to visit Samsung Digital City in Korea and entry into Samsung Electronics Indonesia’s management trainee program.

Finding Shared Values within Local Communities

Every year, Samsung strives to improve the lives of others through sharing resources and providing support. Samsung Electronics Indonesia is only one part of Samsung’s global community, but it represents overall corporate citizenship, which highlights the values of technology and innovation.