The Indonesia–Japan SDGs Summer Program: Advancing Global Nursing Perspectives was held from 2-13 March 2026, at the Faculty of Nursing (FKep) Hasanuddin University (UNHAS) Makassar. This program was supported by the Equity Program funded by the Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP), Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education Agency, which contributed to the implementation of this activity. This program welcomed five postgraduate students from Okayama University, Japan, aiming to strengthen global collaboration in nursing education, promote intercultural exchange, and enhance understanding of health systems and community-based nursing practices in Indonesia. The activities combined academic sessions, institutional visits, clinical observations, and cultural experiences to broaden perspectives on global health and sustainable development.
The program began with an opening ceremony followed by introductory lectures on UNHAS, diversity in nursing education, and the Indonesian healthcare system. Participants also attended an orientation session on daily life and cultural practices in Indonesia. In the first week, students visited UNHAS Teaching Hospital, Griya Afiyat Clinic, and Antara Public Health Centre, where they observed healthcare delivery, wound care management, and primary healthcare services. They also joined academic sessions, including classes on community health nursing and discussions on evidence-based nursing practice.
Further activities included visits to Dadi Mental Hospital and the Children’s Cancer Foundation (YKAKI), providing insights into mental health services and pediatric care support. Cultural exchange was strengthened through a shared iftar dinner at Losari Beach. In the second week, participants visited Keanna Clinic and SLB A Yapti Makassar to learn about services for children with disabilities, as well as Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital to observe specialized medical and surgical nursing practices. Academic exchange continued through sharing sessions with graduate students.
The program concluded with participants preparing and presenting their final reflections, followed by a closing ceremony. Overall, the program offered a rich academic and cultural experience, strengthening Indonesia–Japan collaboration in nursing education. It fostered knowledge exchange, professional growth, and deeper understanding of global nursing practices and the role of nurses in achieving sustainable development goals.