Bybit Indonesia restores schools, clean water access after 2025 Sumatra floods

  • Bybit Indonesia and Kitabisa supported school restoration and a borewell in flood-affected communities.
  • 187 students and 17 teachers are served by Yayasan Pendidikan Rahman El-Manaf Bubun.
  • Construction of the Aceh borewell has been underway since July 2026.

Bybit Indonesia, a locally regulated entity operating under the supervision of Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK), Indonesia's financial services regulator, has partnered with fundraising platform Kitabisa to support flood recovery in Sumatra. The initiative, announced in Jakarta on Sept. 15, 2026, covers the restoration of learning facilities at Yayasan Pendidikan Rahman El-Manaf Bubun and SDN 057239 Sekoci in Kabupaten Langkat, North Sumatra, as well as a borewell (a drilled well for groundwater) in Desa Balee Panah, Kabupaten Bireuen, Aceh. The floods affected parts of Sumatra in November 2025. At Yayasan Pendidikan Rahman El-Manaf Bubun, the work includes floor repairs, learning-area renovations, repainting, supporting installations and classroom equipment such as desks, chairs and whiteboards. The school serves around 187 students from elementary through high school and has 17 teachers. It is located in an area vulnerable to tidal flooding, serves families whose parents often work as fishermen and farmers, and provides education without tuition fees or additional student charges. At SDN 057239 Sekoci, around 90 students and 10 teachers have benefited from repairs to flooring, ceilings, electrical installations, doors, windows and ventilation. The work also includes repainting, refurbishment of the library and religious studies room, and new classroom learning equipment. In Aceh, construction of the borewell in Desa Balee Panah, Kecamatan Juli, Kabupaten Bireuen, has been underway since July 2026. The project is expected to serve around 125 households, or more than 400 people, with water for drinking, cooking, washing and other community activities. Kitabisa Co-Founder and CEO Vikra Ijas said sustained collaboration and attention to local needs are important to disaster recovery, while Bybit Indonesia CEO Lawrence Samantha said the company wanted to support both safe learning environments and reliable water access. Bybit Indonesia said it will continue exploring education and community-resilience initiatives in Indonesia alongside its responsible participation in the country's digital asset ecosystem.

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