SMAN 17 Makassar Becomes First School in South Sulawesi to Host Scam Ready ASEAN Training

Meanwhile, the teacher session served as a space for sharing experiences regarding digital fraud cases experienced by participants or by people around them. This approach helped participants understand that recognizing the signs of fraud and being critical before taking action is an important part of digital security.

“The ASEAN Foundation was established by ASEAN leaders on 15 December 1997 at the Commemorative Summit marking the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The ASEAN Foundation works for and with the ASEAN community with a mandate to build an integrated and prosperous ASEAN Community through enhancing awareness, identity, interaction, and the development of the ASEAN community.”

“Scam Ready ASEAN is a program implemented by the ASEAN Foundation with USD 5 million in support from Google.org for the 2025–2027 period. The program aims to equip 3 million people across the ASEAN region with practical knowledge to recognize and respond to online fraud, including threats that are evolving with the use of AI. The program is carried out through training, game-based learning such as Be Scam Ready, public awareness campaigns, and various activities at the national and regional levels to strengthen community readiness in facing digital fraud. ”

“Kaizen Collaborative Impact is an organization engaged in community empowerment, digital literacy education, and inclusive program development in Indonesia. Through collaboration with various public sectors and regional institutions, Kaizen Collaborative Impact is committed to creating a safe, equal digital ecosystem that delivers sustainable impact for society. In the Scam Ready ASEAN program, Kaizen Collaborative Impact is one of the Local Implementing Partners supporting the implementation of digital security education in Indonesia.”

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