16th September, 2021

Multiple surveys and years of research show that it isn’t prudent to serve meat and dairy products in educational institutions. This includes the food dished up at canteens during school lunches, fundraisers, or even annual functions. This is mainly due to the fact that animal agriculture largely contributes to global warming. Since we routinely educate students of the impending threat of climate change, being a vegan school is the only way to set a good example and be truly green. 

Dr. Susianto’s vegan school in Jakarta aims to do precisely this. The mission of Maitreyawira School Jakarta is to be compassionate and the school community is going vegan.

The Need for a Plant-powered School

It is a proven fact that consuming meat and dairy products results in a greater risk of health concerns like obesity, heart disease and high blood pressure in addition to cancers. Furthermore, it creates hurdles like lifestyle disorders such as Type 2 diabetes and can even cause food poisoning. This is not only true in adults but impacts kids even more. So to truly care for students, schools must take action upon studying the evidence, and make drastic changes.

As Albert Einstein once said, "Our task must be to free ourselves ... by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.... Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances of survival for life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet." Staying true to this sentiment, Maitreyawira School Jakarta has been founded as a plant-powered school to reduce the human impact on the environment.

Brilliance of their plant-based menus at the school canteen

Experts reveal that a balanced plant-based menu is ideal for kids as it is healthy and aids them in maintaining a healthy body weight. Furthermore, students who follow a plant-based meal plan often consume more fruits, vegetables and fibre. This ensures they consume less fat and cholesterol, which makes them healthier and happier. Moreover, it reduces the risks of serious diseases and weight-related disorders.

The Maitreyawira School Jakarta serves vegan meals at the canteen that make considerable impact by helping students acknowledge ethical and sustainable food habits. Since their chef is dedicated to improving children’s fruit and vegetable consumption, this ensures that the kids’s sensory nerves are exposed to a myriad of delicacies.

History of the vegan- Maitreyawira School Jakarta 

All year round, the school’s functioning revolves around sustainable practices for use of energy, Water, Waste disposal and gives a global perspective. Speaking about the history of the school and how it was founded, Dr.Susianto says, "The vegan school was established in 2016 in Jakarta the capital city of Indonesia. It's under a non-profit education foundation.”

Testimonials of Students at the Maitreyawira School 

Students have revealed that the Maitreyawira School in Jakarta has a comfortable, clean environment with tidy classes. The spectacular canteen is where Dr.Susianto explained that "The vegan school serves local and international fusion vegan meals to students, teachers, admin and finance staff, securities and cleaning services."

The kids further attest that the beautiful field at the school is used for morning exercises and outdoor activities. They especially loved the computer room and reiterated that their lessons are fun and teachers are kind and patient. Some revealed how the Maitreyawira School in Jakarta imparts good morals apart from a quality education.

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