Photo: Pancoran District’s puskesmas nutritionist Hilga Tiara Dewi in a health seminar at Jakarta Public High 55 (SMAN 55 Jakarta) (5/5/2026)
JAKARTA – Korindo Foundation recently allied with Pancoran District’s puskesmas (state-run clinic) to run a health seminar at three local high schools: Jakarta Public High 55 (SMAN 55 Jakarta), Perguruan Cikini High (SMA Perguruan Cikini), and Fatahillah High (SMA Fatahillah), over three days on May 5, 6, and 7, 2026.
The initiative is an effort to educate younger people on the practice of information filtering and how it shapes self-perception. Both Korindo Foundation and the Pancoran District puskesmas also aim to raise awareness of physical fitness and its maintenance through a nutrient-rich diet and balanced lifestyle.
“This event is crucial [in the work] to build resilience against negative thinking patterns and poor habits in teenagers. It’s part of our education-focused Corporate Social Contribution activities at Korindo Foundation, and happens to coincide with National Education Day on May 2,” said Korindo Foundation’s general manager, Setiyono.
dr. Sri Lenita, who leads the puskesmas, appreciated the corporate support. There needs to be a collective focus on adolescent health, she said.
“[Youth, especially] teenagers, are our nation’s hope. They need to grow healthy so they can lead us in the future. As body dysmorphia continues to affect junior and senior high schoolers in Pancoran, we hope to shed light on this topic.”
Photo: A snap of the students engaging with the talk
Students were soon taught that beauty standards should not be solely based on physical features. The audience was also encouraged to be more critical of media messages, including the misleading idea of beauty and “perfect body proportions” perpetuated by social media platforms.
Hillga Tiara Dewi, the puskesmas nutritionist, said it’s important that teens know which content to consume. This especially includes health and beauty content, because not all can be relied upon for accuracy and without proper understanding.
“In this era, you can easily access any information, even that which is harmful to your body image. That’s why we need to be careful with what we see and read, and not accept things blindly. You don’t have to be thin or white. What’s most important is staying healthy and balancing your nutritional needs,” Hillga added.
Instead of focusing on meeting physical appearance standards, the students may benefit from maintaining their physical health through proper nutrition, balanced eating, and positive lifestyle changes.
This seminar forms part of broader efforts to support teen health education in schools. By targeting three high schools in Pancoran, Korindo Foundation and the puskesmas ensured wellness is instilled early in life, and that students develop a healthier, more critical mindset. (PR)
