Transforming Nias Through Education

Breaking the cycle of poverty and building a brighter future for Nias Island

Challenges Faced by Nias

The island's population grapples with high rates of poverty, low educational attainment, and teenage pregnancies.

Under-education
A group of children sitting at wooden desks in a classroom environment. They are focused on writing with pens, and wearing green uniforms. The room appears well-lit with natural light coming through a window.
A group of children sitting at wooden desks in a classroom environment. They are focused on writing with pens, and wearing green uniforms. The room appears well-lit with natural light coming through a window.

Over 38% of children do no attend school, while many adults have only elementary education.

A group of people, including children and adults, stand outdoors in front of a yellow and red building. The children are in school uniforms, holding books, and some adults are smiling and making peace signs. The setting appears to be a school, with flags visible on the building and an open area with grass in the foreground.
A group of people, including children and adults, stand outdoors in front of a yellow and red building. The children are in school uniforms, holding books, and some adults are smiling and making peace signs. The setting appears to be a school, with flags visible on the building and an open area with grass in the foreground.
A group of children sitting in a row on a concrete step, each holding a booklet. The children are wearing a school uniform of green checked dresses, with the exception of one child wearing a blue and orange t-shirt. They are seated outside a school building with a brown and yellow exterior.
A group of children sitting in a row on a concrete step, each holding a booklet. The children are wearing a school uniform of green checked dresses, with the exception of one child wearing a blue and orange t-shirt. They are seated outside a school building with a brown and yellow exterior.
Intergenerational Poverty

Approximately 16.92% to 26.42% of the Nias population lives below the poverty line.

Teenage and premarital pregnancies are common, with increasing number of single-parent families.

Moral Decline

Empowering Communities Through Quality Education

By equipping disadvantaged youth with essential skills, we aim to foster sustainable livelihoods and break the cycle of poverty.

A group of children stands outside holding notebooks with covers showing a logo and photographs. They are wearing school uniforms consisting of white shirts and green shorts or skirts. The setting appears to be a schoolyard with buildings and a clear sky in the background.
A group of children stands outside holding notebooks with covers showing a logo and photographs. They are wearing school uniforms consisting of white shirts and green shorts or skirts. The setting appears to be a schoolyard with buildings and a clear sky in the background.
We seek to promote social mobility and empower the Nias community
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The Nias Christian Center

Transforming communities through quality education and moral values.

Community Impact

Our project focuses on providing educational resources and support to uplift communities, fostering a culture of learning and ethical development to combat poverty effectively.

A group of young children is seated on small stools outdoors in an alleyway, attentively engaged with an adult woman standing nearby who appears to be teaching or talking to them. The scene is surrounded by various elements such as potted plants, a water cooler, parked motorcycles, and an arrangement of colorful items in the background. The children are wearing matching uniforms with white shirts and dark overalls.
A group of young children is seated on small stools outdoors in an alleyway, attentively engaged with an adult woman standing nearby who appears to be teaching or talking to them. The scene is surrounded by various elements such as potted plants, a water cooler, parked motorcycles, and an arrangement of colorful items in the background. The children are wearing matching uniforms with white shirts and dark overalls.
Future Leaders

We nurture future leaders by offering mentorship programs, workshops, and scholarships, ensuring that every child has access to quality education and the opportunity to succeed.

Project Updates

Construction of the main school building has begun.

An MOU was signed between K-PACT Indonesia and Evangel Global Missions.

December 2024
August, 2024