About Accelero

Empowering Indonesia's Future, One Child at a Time

We believe that every child deserves quality education, regardless of where they were born. Together, we're bridging the learning gap in Indonesia's most underserved communities.

Our Story

Born from Personal Experience

Founded in 2025 by Catherine Octaviane Tikara and Kevin Evannanda Septian, Accelero was born from personal experience. Both founders grew up in rural regions of Indonesia and witnessed firsthand the educational disparities that exist between urban and rural communities.

Their journey through education in urban centers gave them a deep understanding of the challenges faced by students who are often left behind in the classroom. Driven by this awareness and a commitment to change, they founded Accelero to address the urgent need for equitable educational opportunities for children in rural Indonesia.

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D-Prize Grant Recipient 2025

Recognized for our innovative approach to distributing evidence-based education solutions in underserved regions.

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Our Mission

To accelerate foundational literacy and numeracy for children in Indonesia's most underserved communities through evidence-based teaching methods and community empowerment.

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Our Vision

An Indonesia where no child is left behind because of where they were born—where every child has access to quality education and the opportunity to thrive.

What We Do

Evidence-Based Education, Community-Powered Impact

We bring the proven Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) methodology to rural primary schools across Indonesia

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After-School Programs

Supporting students in grades 3-6 who are falling behind in reading and math by teaching them based on their actual learning level, not their grade level.

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University Volunteer Training

Partnering with local universities to recruit and train student volunteers, providing hands-on teaching experience while empowering them to serve their communities.

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Literacy-Rich Environments

Equipping schools with reading books through donations and local partnerships, helping create joyful, engaging learning spaces.

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Community Partnerships

Working closely with schools, district education offices, and local universities to create inclusive and scalable learning ecosystems.

Our Impact

Making Education Accessible

Our ambitious goals for creating lasting change in Indonesia's education landscape

5,000+

Students Reached

Across 5 provinces by 2026

500+

Volunteer Teachers

Trained and empowered

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Pilot Learners

Current milestone in Sorong

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Proven Interventions

Evidence-based programs

Why We're Different

A Sustainable, Community-Driven Model

Evidence-Based

We use the globally-proven Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) methodology, backed by rigorous research and successful implementation worldwide.

Local Talent

We recruit and develop educators from within the communities we serve, ensuring cultural relevance and long-term sustainability.

Scalable Model

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Sustainable Approach

We build capacity within communities rather than creating dependency, ensuring lasting change beyond our direct involvement.

Holistic Support

We combine curriculum innovation with literacy culture and infrastructure support for comprehensive educational transformation.

Our Team

Meet the Founders

Passionate educators committed to transforming Indonesia's education landscape

Catherine Octaviane Tikara

Co-Founder & Strategic Program Lead

Responsible for program innovation, stakeholder engagement, and scaling strategies from ideation to implementation. Catherine's rural roots fuel her passion for educational equity.

Kevin Evannanda Septian

Co-Founder

Bringing expertise in operational excellence and community partnerships. Kevin's firsthand experience with educational disparities drives Accelero's mission forward.

Join the Movement

Whether your'e a university student, educator, donor, or partner organization—there's a place for you in creating educational equity across Indonesia.

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