Strengthening Pancasila Character for Migrant Children at the Sanggar Bimbingan Al Amin Malaysia Sri Kuswantono, Henny Herawaty Br Dalimunthe, Retno Dwi Lestari, Akmaludin
Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Abstract
Children born to families of illegal Indonesian migrant workers (TKI) do not have access to education in Malaysia. The low bargaining power and incomplete documentation of the parents result in these children being unable to receive a proper education. The Guidance Centers have become informal educational units that provide basic life skills to these children. However, the operation of these centers faces many challenges, such as the limited number of professional teachers, an unconducive learning environment, and restricted learning materials. These children, born into TKI families, do not recognize Indonesia as their homeland. This presents the risk of eroding the Indonesian character, particularly the Pancasila values. This community service initiative aims to strengthen Pancasila character through various games rich in cultural values. The activity was conducted at the Al Amin Guidance Center in Malaysia. The results showed enthusiasm from the children for the games and an increase in their appreciation of national cultural values.
Keywords: migrant children, out of school, guidance center
