Personal Learnings from the Ground in Rural Indonesia at Singapore management university (SMU)

On October 28, 2025, Gouri Mirpuri delivered a presentation titled “Personal Learnings from the Ground in Rural Indonesia” at Singapore Management University (SMU).

During the session, she shared reflections and experiences from more than two decades of working with vulnerable youth in rural Indonesia through The Learning Farm. The presentation highlighted the challenges faced by young people with limited access to education and employment opportunities, while also demonstrating how a holistic learning approach can create meaningful and lasting transformation.

Through a combination of organic farming training, life skills development, character building, and entrepreneurship education, The Learning Farm seeks to equip young people with the confidence and practical skills needed to build more independent and empowered futures.

More than a discussion about education programs, the session also emphasized the importance of dignity, hope, and opportunity in creating sustainable social impact. Real stories from the field gave students valuable insight into how community-based education and hands-on learning can open pathways toward meaningful change.

The Learning Farm is grateful for the opportunity to share its journey with the students and academic community at SMU, and to continue spreading lessons from the ground that inspire collaboration, compassion, and cross-border social impact.

Watch the full presentation here:Personal Learnings from the Ground in Rural Indonesia _______ Pada tanggal 28 Oktober 2025, Gouri Mirpuri menyampaikan presentasi berjudul “Personal Learnings from the Ground in Rural Indonesia” di Singapore Management University (SMU).

Dalam sesi ini, beliau membagikan perjalanan dan pembelajaran selama lebih dari dua dekade mendampingi pemuda rentan di pedesaan Indonesia melalui The Learning Farm. Presentasi ini mengangkat berbagai tantangan yang dihadapi anak muda dengan keterbatasan akses terhadap pendidikan dan peluang kerja, sekaligus menunjukkan bagaimana pendekatan pembelajaran holistik dapat membantu menciptakan perubahan hidup yang nyata.

Melalui perpaduan pelatihan pertanian organik, pengembangan keterampilan hidup, pembentukan karakter, dan kewirausahaan, The Learning Farm berupaya membekali generasi muda dengan kemampuan dan kepercayaan diri untuk membangun masa depan yang lebih mandiri dan berdaya.

Lebih dari sekadar membahas program pendidikan, sesi ini juga menyoroti pentingnya martabat, harapan, dan kesempatan dalam menciptakan dampak sosial yang berkelanjutan. Berbagai kisah nyata dari lapangan memberikan gambaran kepada mahasiswa tentang bagaimana pendidikan berbasis komunitas dan pengalaman praktis dapat membuka jalan bagi perubahan yang bermakna.

The Learning Farm berterima kasih atas kesempatan untuk berbagi bersama mahasiswa dan komunitas akademik SMU, serta terus menyebarkan pembelajaran dari lapangan yang dapat menginspirasi kolaborasi, kepedulian, dan dampak sosial lintas negara.

Saksikan presentasi lengkapnya di sini:Personal Learnings from the Ground in Rural Indonesia