Jakarta, 23 August 2026 – The 10th-anniversary celebration of Nutrition Goes to School (NGTS), one of SEAMEO RECFON’s flagship programmes, extended beyond the main stage through the “10 Years NGTS Showcase.” Held at Plaza Insan Berprestasi, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen RI), Jakarta, the showcase transformed the exhibition area into an interactive learning space where students, teachers, and visitors could explore nutrition through games, hands-on activities, and school innovations.
Featuring approximately 18 exhibition booths, the showcase introduced visitors to practical approaches to nutrition education. One of its main attractions was the Stamp Rally, which encouraged participants to explore different booths, complete challenges, and collect at least 10 stamps representing the 10-year journey of NGTS. Completed participants could redeem exclusive merchandise from SEAMEO RECFON and supporting partners.
At the NGTS Nutrition Education Booth, visitors experienced four interactive activities designed to turn nutrition knowledge into everyday action. Through Know Yourself, participants learned how nutritional status can be assessed using height, weight, and BMI-for-age. Myth or Fact challenged visitors to distinguish evidence-based nutrition information from common misconceptions, while Be a Nutrition Ambassador encouraged them to create short social media-style messages promoting healthier food choices. The experience concluded with a Commitment Wall, where visitors wrote down one healthy habit they planned to adopt.
The NGTS Healthy Canteen booth offered another practical experience by simulating a real school canteen. Visitors selected foods based on the principles of Beragam, Bergizi Seimbang, dan Aman (B2SA) and Isi Piringku, then received feedback on their food choices. Other activities introduced participants to reading nutrition information on packaged foods, basic food safety testing, and nutrition education resources through the NGTS Reading Corner.
Visitors could also explore SEAMEO RECFON’s broader work through a booth featuring its three flagship programmes: Early Childhood Care, Nutrition and Education (ECCNE), Nutrition Goes to School (NGTS), and Nutrition Goes to Workplace (NGTW). Each programme was presented through interactive activities reflecting its focus across different stages of the life course—from early childhood and school years to the
A key highlight was the showcase of eight NGTS-supported schools and madrasahs from Indonesia. Each school presented innovations developed according to its own context, including school gardens, healthy canteens, entrepreneurship, nutritious food products, and other nutrition-related initiatives. Their work demonstrated that schools can become active agents of change by developing practical and sustainable approaches to healthier school environments.
The exhibition also brought together SEAMEO Sister Centres—including SEAMEO BIOTROP, SEAMEO SEAMOLEC, SEAMEO SEAQIL, SEAMEO SEAQIM, and SEAMEO SEAQIS—alongside supporting partners ILUNI FKUI, Landscape Alliance, and BBGTK Jawa Barat. Their participation reflected the importance of collaboration in creating healthy and supportive learning environments. For SEAMEO RECFON, the 10 Years NGTS Showcase was more than an exhibition. It demonstrated how nutrition education can move beyond information-sharing and become an engaging experience that encourages people to understand their nutritional status, make healthier choices, question nutrition myths, and build positive habits.
After a decade, NGTS continues to support schools in becoming active drivers of healthier behaviours and environments. From Indonesia to Southeast Asia, SEAMEO RECFON remains committed to strengthening school-based nutrition promotion and nurturing a generation that is Active, Well-nourished, Smart of Me, and truly AWESOME.