Jakarta – The Indonesian Fintech Association (AFTECH) proudly supported the launch of Future Plus Indonesia: Youth Financial Literacy Program as part of its commitment to advancing financial literacy among Indonesia’s younger generation.

Initiated by Save the Children Indonesia with the support of Hanwha Life and in collaboration with SBM ITB, the program aims to enhance financial knowledge, skills, and responsible financial behavior among vocational high school (SMK) students in Bandung.

The kick-off event brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including representatives from government institutions, regulators, educational institutions, the private sector, and civil society organizations.

Future Plus Indonesia was designed to address the ongoing challenges of financial literacy and financial inclusion among young people. As Indonesia’s digital economy and financial ecosystem continue to grow rapidly, young people need not only to understand the opportunities available to them, but also to develop the ability to recognize risks, make informed financial decisions, and use digital financial services safely and responsibly.

Through this program, students will receive financial literacy education through a collaborative and contextualized approach. The initiative includes the development of financial literacy modules, teacher capacity-building programs, the establishment of youth champions, and mentoring by SBM ITB students to encourage peer-to-peer learning within schools.

AFTECH’s participation in this initiative reflects its commitment to fostering a fintech ecosystem that is not only innovative, but also educational and inclusive. Digital financial literacy serves as a critical foundation for empowering young people to make informed financial decisions, understand their rights and responsibilities as consumers, and protect themselves from risks such as online fraud, illegal lending practices, and poor financial decision-making.

AFTECH believes that the future of Indonesia’s digital economy depends on a generation that is financially literate, confident in making financial decisions, and capable of becoming positive agents of change within their communities.

Through cross-sector collaboration, Future Plus Indonesia is expected to serve as a meaningful step toward nurturing a generation that is financially empowered, resilient, and prepared to thrive in Indonesia’s evolving digital economy.