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Indonesian students visiting

1 October 2018

For the ninth year in succession, Indonesian students are coming to Colruyt Group for a work placement of four weeks. Roi (21), Herlin (22), Mega (22) and Sofi (23) have successfully finished their university studies in Indonesia with the support of Collibri Foundation . At Colruyt Group, they will develop a business case on the theme of circular economy under guidance of experts and coaches. They will also be introduced to all the links in the logistics chain.

At home with Colruyt Group colleagues

The students have a busy schedule mapped out for them. Luckily, 4 host families are ready to welcome them after a busy day. These host families are all Colruyt Group colleagues who volunteered to take in one of the students into their homes. This way the Indonesian students have a fully immersive experience of the Belgian culture.

Indonesian students
Herlin, Sofi, Mega and Roi are doing a work placement at Colruyt Group.

From primary school to university

Collibri Foundation wants to offer young people a brighter future by giving them the opportunity to continue their studies. The fund collaborates with the Indonesian Child Welfare Foundation (YKAI) and the schools consortium Kanisius Semarang.At secondary level, 185 students a year get scholarships. In higher education 15 young people are selected every year to follow a special programme. Usually, four students can do a work placement at Colruyt Group in the fall.

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