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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Announcement: WGG Message from the Wadah President 3 Message from the Wadah President 4 From the Editor’s Desk Dear Friends and Readers, 5 A Volunteer’s Perspective: armest greetings from Wadah Achieving Universal Pre-Primary Foundation! Life is truly amazing! Education, One Child at a Time Apparently, we’re already on the Wsecond half of the year! Is it just me or does 8 A VISIT TO WADAH MALAYSIA: everyone also feel that it seems like it was just Destiny Home School in Klang, a month ago when we started the year and Selangor celebrated our 9th anniversary. Now, we are MAITI NEPAL: Mighty at 25 already on the third quarter of 2017. Although we 10 know that we have accomplished lots of things 13 VOLUNTEERS: INC Members, over the past few months, we are also aware that Giving from their Hearts we still have lots of work to do! 16 INTERNATIONAL: WADAH Vision & We trust that everything has its own time, that is, in God’s own perfect time. Mission for Mother & Child Survival, We nevertheless believe that we also have to do and perform our share of the Internationally Recognized bargain. We have to do it as effective and as efficient as possible to ensure that our services create the impact needed in the community that we serve. 18 RAKERNAS: A Review and Analysis of Services to Wadah Communities Henceforth, we continuously strive to improve our services to the people and communities that we empower because they are very delicate to handle, as HEALTH: Communication, they are human beings with feelings. Because of their fragility, we have to be 21 Coordination, Information and Action! sensitive and considerate. We always try to focus on the process of each and every activity that we do as we are talking about people, and not objects. 24 EDUCATION: Franki Changed My Life To achieve this, we have started improving on four major aspects in delivering our services, i.e., Communication, Coordination, Interaction and Action. 28 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: In Bahasa Indonesia, we call them as Komunikasi, Koordinasi, Interaksi dan Weaving and Sewing the Future Kerjakan (K2IK) which we have started implementing in all levels of the organization. 30 YAD: SDS 01 Sungai Talang Gets a New Library We continue to knock on your hearts dear friends to help and join us in our journey. There are so many people who still need our help and we need to act Make A Difference 32 fast before we lose them from desperation.

May you all endure with us in bringing hope to the less fortunate. May the guidance and blessings of the Almighty be upon us all, today and forever.

Shining the light on satellite community of Darasy in Ambon Anie Djojohadikusumo President

Photos courtesy of:

Alfredo Torno III Nyoman Arya Subamia Alodie Faye Torno Raof Shan Freepik.com Robby Reppa Karina De Vega Robin Lim Kiswanti Yohanes Ghewa Zul Herman 4 | Wadah Chronicles | AprilAugust 2017 2017

From the Editor’s Desk

EDITORIAL iving is a very powerful and meaningful word which should Publishing & Copyright WADAH Foundation Editor Alfredo P. Torno III always come handy to everyone. “It is better to give than to Graphic Design & Layout Alodie Faye Torno receive,” is an old saying which is still very applicable up to the Contributors WIC Members present time. As former US President Bill Clinton wrote in his Wadah Philippines Wadah Communities Gbook, “Giving: How each of us can change the world” tells us how a simple way of giving one’s time, energy, thoughts, money or anything that we can voluntarily share with everyone in need could be meaningful and life- WADAH FOUNDATION changing. Patron Hashim Djojohadikusumo Advisory Board Dewi Djarot Tuti Mashuri Wadah Foundation’s mantra, Caring in Sharing and Giving strongly depicts Justi Josopandojo how everyone could show his care through sharing and giving. In this President Anie Djojohadikusumo Executive Director Retnaning Tyas edition, some of our volunteers have put their words into action. One of Secretary Paula Stella Landowero them is Trang Chu Minh, a Vietnamese national who works at Thomson Treasurer Lilik Juniarti Reuters Foundation and resides in London, UK. She came to Jakarta to learn more about the works of Wadah. From her very short visit, she was able to understand and feel how Wadah works and contributed an article WADAH INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE (WIC) in this edition. Chairperson Neeru Singh Co-Chairperson Alfredo Torno III For the second time around, members of the Church of Christ or Iglesia ni Secretary Lim Choo Hin Nathalie Bellosat Cristo (INC) in Jakarta have once again given their time, energy and money Treasurer Ian Rose to a very useful cause and conducted an outreach activity to the children Joan Fulton of PKMW Kampung Beting Remaja. From their very busy work schedule, Members Babli Kalha Linda Linsmayer they have set a date to give their time to the said Wadah community. Margaret Connor Mary Beth Lopresti Raof Shan News from our Wadah overseas operations, Wadah Philippines continue Timothy Stanton to receive recognition from the government of the Philippines and other Tina Ferreros organizations for their successful contributions to the society. Last June 23 to 26, Wadah Ph representatives Tina Ferreros, Teresa Maniego and Like/Follow us on: CNN Hero Robin Lim were asked to present their experiences at the International Confederation of Midwives in Canada. Wadah ph is one of the very few organizations who were asked to present at the Symposium. facebook.com/Wadah.Foundation Portions of their presentations are shared in this edition. @wadahfoundation Also in this edition, readers will be also apprised about Wadah activities @wadahfoundation based on the three main sectors Wadah focuses on. Sector heads of Education, Health and Community Development gave us an account of youtube.com/wadahfoundation their activities.

Donate through PayPal: Wadah International Committee member Babli Kalha shared with us her story about Wadah’s partner Maiti Nepal during their 25th founding www.paypal.me/wadahfoundation anniversary.

Yayasan ARSARI Djojohadikusumo shares with us the dedication and inauguration of the Sungai Talang Library built for Sekolah Dasar Solok 01 (SDSO1) at Solok Selatan in West Sumatra.

We hope that you will also be enthralled with each and every story shared in this edition. Enjoy your reading everyone!

Yayasan WADAH Titian Harapan (WADAH Foundation) Jl. Penjernihan II/7, Bendungan Hilir Jakarta 10210, Indonesia Phone : +62 21 5799 2162 Alfredo Torno III Email : [email protected] Website : www.wadahfoundation.or.id August 2017 | Wadah Chronicles | 5

A Volunteer’s Perspective: Achieving Universal Pre-Primary Education, One Child at a Time By Trang Chu Minh

he ability to go to school is often taken for granted, but not for children in some of Jakarta’s worst neighbourhoods, many of whom would have been Tstripped of this fundamental right, if not for the support of organisations such as Wadah Foundation.

I was blessed with the opportunity to visit Pusat Kegiatan Masyarakat (PKM) Wadah Al Hidayah, the oldest and earliest community supported by Wadah Foundation. There, I was able to speak with Teacher Hasan Azhary, the man behind the miraculous transformation of a place previously dubbed as one of Jakarta’s worst slums.

The marginalised community, located in the slums of Waduk Pluit in North Jakarta, has been supported by Mrs Anie Djojohadikusumo since 1996, long before they officially established their family Foundation formerly known as the Yayasan Keluarga Hashim Djojohadikusumo (YKHD), now Yayasan ARSARI Djojohadikusumo (YAD). In 2008, Wadah Foundation introduced its education and healthcare programmes offering pre-school and tutorial activities for children as well as Qur’an reading classes, art performances and religious programmes for parents.

In 2011 primary school enrolment rates reached 99% in Indonesia, which translates into 27 million children attending elementary school. The nationwide figure doesn’t, however, reflect the discrepancy between affluent, urban areas and poor, rural regions where enrolment rates continue to lag behind at below 60%.

Statistics also don’t tell you the story behind these figures, the struggles and successes, the setbacks and triumphs of these children. They don’t explain that in order to get accepted into grade one, you need to pass a basic numerical, reading and writing test, which makes participation in pre-school programmes quintessential. 6 | Wadah Chronicles | August 2017

“ Three core values – “be grateful, be patient, be committed” - were what kept him going, and are the principles that continue to underpin his teaching.

Pre-school children at PKM Wadah Al-Hidayah ”

High birth rates, coupled with a shortage in school Azhary. “I saw an old man surrounded by children who were infrastructure and qualified teachers, pose a significant threat completely taken by the simple magic tricks he was teaching to the Indonesian education system, which is classified as the them – it was then that I understood that in order to drive third biggest in Asia and the fourth largest in the world. Civil home the importance of education, I needed to capture the society organisations such as Wadah Foundation play a critical attention of the children and get parental buy-in first.” role in addressing these challenges. Three core values – “be grateful, be patient, be committed” It’s no exaggeration that Teacher Azhary was the “first - were what kept him going, and are the principles that adopted child of Ibu Anie”, a term of endearment often used continue to underpin his teaching. to describe Anie Harjati Djojohadikusumo, the Founder of Wadah Foundation. Teacher Azhary moved to Jakarta from the island of Lombok with the vision of using education to steer children towards a righteous path.

These children had never had the chance to go to school before - their daily “tasks” consisted of picking up fish discarded on the ground in the markets or steal straight from the back of fishermen who were returning with their catch of the day. Instead of starting pre-school, children between the ages of 5 and 7 were reduced to slavery and forced into theft.

An estimated 2.7 million children in Indonesia are involved in some form of forced labour - roughly half of them are under the age of 13. Almost half of children aged between 5 and 14 who work are exposed to at least one of 14 serious hazards, L-R: Trang Chu Minh, William Gunawan, Hasan Azhary, Mohammad Ali ranging from working with dangerous objects to unhealthy working environments. They are more likely to drop out of school or not even enrol in the first place, and hence are hindered from reaching their full potential. With newfound vigour and drive, he developed a curriculum that combined the usual reading and writing classes with Children in Al Hidayah faced a similar predicament. How could interactive leisure activities. It took one parent to see the Teacher Azhary persuade the parents of these children to let long-term value of his educational initiatives for the rest of them attend his classes and in the process lose an important, the community to give him their blessing – and the inspiring albeit illegal, source of income for the family? It wasn’t stories shared by his former students are countless. uncommon for parents to threaten him with his life. Ali moved to Al Hidayah at the age of 9 – at a time when the “After three years of fruitless efforts, I was on the brink of slum was considered a haven for thieves, gangsters and petty giving up and returning to Lombok. It was that day, as I stood criminals. He was one of only ten children taught by Teacher at the station waiting for my train to depart, when I had an Azhary, a programme that now counts 121 children in its unexpected moment of enlightenment”, shares Teacher classrooms. August 2017 | Wadah Chronicles | 7

They normally cap the numbers at 120, but the parents of the last student to enrol have begged Teacher Azhary to let their son attend – a complete turnaround in attitude compared to the initial weariness and hostility shown towards him.

Ali was accepted into high school and was able to complete his studies thanks to a scholarship offered by Wadah Foundation. He graduated with a degree in International Relations and has worked as an internal auditor for CIMB Niaga for three years. Without Wadah’ s support, he would have likely never finished high school, let alone get accepted into a stable job. Yet despite the undeniable perks offered by the corporate world, Ali followed his calling and returned to work in the Al Hidayah community.

“I was fortunate enough to walk this journey, so it’s only natural for me to give back to the community.” When asked what he enjoys most about working in Al Hidayah, his answer, “the ability to save my people”, really tugs at the heartstrings.

Wadah Foundation currently operates 55 communities and 35 pre-school programmes. I look forward to visiting each and all of them to shed light on the incredible difference they make to some of Indonesia’s most vulnerable populations.

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A Visit to Wadah Malaysia: Destiny Home School in Klang, Selangor By Raof Shan

Top: Raof Shan & Alfredo Torno visit Destiny Home School where they meet Sonia Stephens and her co-worker friends

Middle: Sonia Stephens at work

Bottom: Soni assisting a child with class work

ast April 12, 2017, Wadah Foundation’s Director for International Affairs/WIC Co-Chair, Alfredo (Al) Torno III, visited a Wadah Malaysia-assisted community, the LDestiny Starting Point Welfare Association (DSP) home school or the Destiny Home School in Klang, Selangor.

During our visit, we were received by the school’s assistant administrator, Ms Sonia Stephen. At that time, there were about 25 students of different ages attending in various classes conducted by volunteers. Al was introduced to Sonia and she discussed her role and the school’s mission and objectives. He also managed to record a brief presentation by Sonia.

Sonia is our hero at Destiny Starting Point Welfare Association. As the Secretary General of the Wadah Global Gathering (WGG), Alfredo has invited Sonia to become one of the speakers at the 2018 Wadah Global Gathering which will be held in Jakarta in March 2018. Get to know more about Sonia and Destiny Home School at the next WGG!

Following is an extract of Sonia’s brief presentation.

“My name is Sonia Stephen. I am 21 this year and I live in Klang, Selangor, West Malaysia. Firstly I would like to thank Wadah Foundation for giving me an opportunity to speak up on my thoughts of what I am currently doing and our aspirations of Destiny Home School the way I look at it. I come from a family background where my dad, Stephan Swamuthasan is a Senior Pastor, at Destiny Christian Association Church and my mum, Grace Line does all the administration work. My parents are tirelessly involved in social work for more than 10 years - working with troubled teens and kids, especially girls and boys who are messed up in juvenile problems and who are actually neglected and rejected by family and society. But when they step into Destiny Starting Point Welfare Association (DSP), we see them as someone who is able to make a difference for themselves, society and family. August 2017 | Wadah Chronicles | 9

The school’s mission is to provide a continuing education to marginalised kids who have dropped out of school.

One of the main objectives is to assist the DSP in-house students to catch up with the regular government school children so that they will be accepted to continue with their education at the said government run school.

I am very happy to assist them in whatever way I can. To me, it’s my privilege to do social work. I find satisfaction in helping to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, protects the children, advocate for the infirm, counsel the distressed, and also educate the homeless.

One of the main criteria in DSP is education. Like a saying, Education is a foundation of a man’s life, so our first step is to build a good foundation, because education is a preparation Sonia teaching students at Destiny Home School for life. Therefore we have a specific place for this teens and kids to learn and get educated; the place is called Destiny Home Schooling. We have few educators working along with us, as volunteers. When I say volunteers, that means ‘they are not expecting anything in return for what they do but only give of what they little have’. “

Sonia Stephens (far right) with her co-worker friends at Destiny Home School 10 | Wadah Chronicles | August 2017

By Babli Kalha “ Some women fear the fire. Some women simply become it!

- R.H. SIN ”

ome women fear the fire. Some women simply become it. I had the pleasure of meeting one such person, with fire in her belly and love in her heart - Anuradha Koirala, Sat the WGG in March 2012 in Bali, Indonesia where Wadah had convened an unprecedented array of luminaries and heroes in the field of social work. Anuradhaji (as we call her) was one of the main speakers. After listening to her I learned about the enormous dimension of trafficking and prostitution of children and also the misery of orphans. I was immediately fascinated by her aura and impressed by her poise, her bold

Mighty at 25 Mighty and courageous leadership, her energy and strong will power to fight for the cause of human trafficking. This marks the beginning of my association with Maiti Nepal, an organization started by our very own Anuradha Koirala.

Maiti Nepal is an organization that works towards protection, rescue and rehabilitation of survivors of trafficking. The organization initiates rescue programs and provides legal aid services to liberate children and women from exploitative situations. MAITI NEPAL August 2017 | Wadah Chronicles | 11

Maiti Nepal Orchestra

To mark the special occasion of the 25th anniversary of this environment even for children and women infected by HIV. noble organization, Maiti Nepal organized a cultural felicitation program and the inauguration of the newly constructed In the course of the day, I spoke to some of the girls who Auditorium at the Saint Theresa School. This school was were victims, either trafficked, sold or has lived in sexual started by Maiti Nepal in 1998 to provide formal education slavery and had eventually been rescued by Maiti Nepal. and all round development of orphans, underprivileged Today, these brave heroes work proudly for this most amazing children and the children at high risk of being trafficked. organization. Having been trafficked themselves they have eyes and understanding that no one else does. These Education being every child’s fundamental right, Maiti Nepal is survivors are also helping others to heal from the wounds of working day and night to provide every child with a chance to injustice and further work towards preventing these atrocities get education equality and bring about a social change. Since from happening to others. The real life testimony from these its inception the school has been able to educate as many as survivors was an eye-opener for everybody present. 1200 children and re-integrate them into the mainstream of society. We also had the opportunity to meet the dedicated team of doctors, psychologists, therapists and lawyers who work After the inauguration, the children presented graceful dances, incessantly and tirelessly to achieve the goals set by the songs and interesting dramas. The audience welcomed every organization. performance of the program with an uninterrupted zeal – "once more, once more!" they cheered the children on. THE CONCLUDING DAY - APRIL 6TH Later that day the employees who have been working tirelessly with Maiti Nepal for more than a decade, even going On the final day of celebrations, to conclude the program, up to 2 decades were felicitated and all were given a token of there was an enormous turn out with the prime minister of appreciation. Nepal as the chief guest. The former king and queen of Nepal, ambassadors of different countries, ministers, members of the We witnessed a lot of ongoing projects, initiatives and police department, Army personnel, celebrities, Friends and achievements of Maiti Nepal. The organization has helped well-wishers all present to be a part of the 25 years of Maiti rescue and prevent the trafficking of over 20,000 girls, Nepal. signifying the heartbreaking tragedy of human trafficking. Today, Maiti Nepal runs 3 prevention homes, 12 transit homes, The guests were welcomed at the gate by our very own two rehabilitation homes, two hospices, one child protection Anuradha Koirala and Bishwo Khadka. As memorabilia, a home, a formal school and a primary health Centre. The badge marked with Maiti Nepals 25th anniversary slogan that Maiti Hospice, provides a safe shelter in a caring and giving read 'stop human trafficking' were distributed to the guests. 12 | Wadah Chronicles | August 2017

After the national anthem of Nepal was played a small documentary which comprised of success stories, challenges and the long journey of 25 years of the organization was aired. The documentary showed how Maiti Nepal emerged as a small NGO formed by the chairperson, Anuradha Koirala, and how she with the help of a few promoters, dedicated and committed supporters fought for the common cause of Human trafficking, Education for all and crime against women and children, thereby progressively, making Maiti Nepal, the mighty organization it is today.

On a lighter note, the documentary was then followed by a cultural program which was performed by the children of Maiti Nepal. The audience was The whole event starting from April 4th was an event to mesmerized by their remember and cherish. Meeting such extraordinary people, effort and beautifulperforming such extraordinary deeds was something I truly performance. Speeches respected and took home with me. The event was able to were then commenced touch the sentiments of a huge number of people who in turn by the director Mr. broadened their commitment for a safer society, free from Bishwo Ram Khadka. human trafficking. Consequently, The Prime Minister gave a very Mr. Bishwo delivering his speech gracious speech and highlighted the work done by Maiti Nepal. He congratulated all the participants and the workers and thanked them personally for their dedication and hard work. He also praised the donors who have relentlessly supported Maiti Nepal throughout these long years.

Babli Kalha, Neeru Singh and Alfredo Torno also showed their support for Maiti Nepal

Everybody present took their pledge to carry forward the activism and the cause that Maiti Nepal has been fighting for, to work more efficiently with the aim of eliminating human Former Prime Minister Push Kamal Dahal hands Plaque of Appreciation trafficking, empowerment of women and bringing gender to Mrs. Anie Djojohadikusumo with Anuradha Koirala and Mr. Hashim equality to every home. By organizing events and spreading Djojohadikusumo looking on. the message which will reach the ears of a large section of Friends, donors, volunteers and overseas donors were society. felicitated for their commitment towards the organisation over the years. It was then the turn for our very own Wadah We are indeed grateful to Anuradha and Bishwo and the foundation to be celebrated and felicitated by Maiti Nepal. entire team of Maiti Nepal- for their role in making the world a The presence of our Patron, Hashim Djojohadikusumo and better place. We at Wadah are honored and proud to be called Wadah President, Anie Djojohadikusumo - was indeed much friends of Maiti Nepal. Once again, our warmest and sincerest appreciated and cherished by the organization. Seeing their congratulations to Maiti Nepal! contribution being appreciated at such a prestigious event was a very proud moment for members of the Wadah family sitting in the audience.

The program successfully concluded with the much-awaited closing speech by Anuradha Koirala. The speech highlighted Congratulations the need to strengthen local and international solidarity against Human trafficking and the need to enhance public awareness over the same issue. MAITI NEPAL! August 2017 | Wadah Chronicles | 13

VOLUNTEERS INC Members, Giving From Their Hearts

rmed with God’s teachings which says, “Whenever you possibly can, do good to those who need it.” (Proverbs 3:27 TEV), members of the Church of Christ or Iglesia ANi Cristo (INC) in Indonesia, conducted an outreach program dubbed as “INCGiving”.

With their aim to extend help to the children from the Wadah Titian Harapan Foundation, members and officers from the locale congregation of Jakarta, Indonesia from the Ecclesiastical District of Southeast Asia 2 contributed its share through INC Giving. The said event is a regular activity held by the Church of Christ in support of community service and charity.

The event was held last June 10, 2017 and spearheaded by the locale leadership with the guidance and approval of the Church Administration led by its Executive Minister, Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo.

Through the coordination between Region I Coordinator of Wadah Foundation, M. Hasan Azhary, Wadah International Affairs Director and a member of the INC, Alfredo Torno III, the outreach program was able to come into fruition with the help of Mrs. Elyana, the coordinator of PKMW Kampung Beting Remaja.

After a month’s preparation, members of the Church of Christ were able to collect and prepare school supply packages for INC Members from the Locale of Jakarta teaching children at PKM WADAH Kampung Beting Remaja the children of PKMW Kampung Beting Remaja, a Wadah community center in North Jakarta, Indonesia. The brethren and locale officers with the guidance of their District Minister, 14 | Wadah Chronicles | August 2017 August 2017 | Wadah Chronicles | 15

Bro. Erano D. Catacho, District CFO Overseer, Bro. Eugene Dela Cruz and resident minister Bro. Emer Ariola contributed in all aspects of the preparation from the fund raising, collection and purchase of the items, up to repackaging.

In the INC Giving event, members of the Church of Christ in Jakarta who are mostly Filipino professionals and international school teachers working in Indonesia, brought smiles and laughter to a little less than a hundred children aged 6 to 12. They taught them English lessons, arts, played fun games, and entertained them by telling stories and singing songs. They Children’s creativity at work also distributed the packed school supplies, which delighted the hearts of all the children and their parents.

Brethren from the locale of Jakarta continue its support in giving and sharing God’s blessings to those in need. They firmly believe that blessings given and shared with an open heart and mind will never be a loss, but instead, it is in accordance with the will of God.

Members of the INC locale congregation in Jakarta plans to conduct similar events again in the next few months in other Wadah Foundation communities in and around Jakarta.

Learning more creativity with colors

Learning some English words and phrases

INC member volunteers and PKM WADAH Kampung Beting Remaja children 16 | Wadah Chronicles | August 2017

INTERNATIONAL The WADAH Vision & Mission for Mother & Child Survival, Internationally Recognized By Robin Lim

very three years the largest gathering of midwives occurs clinic and childbirth center, in tents, close to the epicenter of somewhere on Earth. The International Confederation the disaster. of Midwives (ICM) supports, represents and strengthens Ethe profession of midwives worldwide. Together the midwifery In the first 13 months following the devastation 777 babies associations affiliated with ICM represent 500,000 Birth were born in the Bumi~Wadah 2 by 2.5 meter birth tent! Keepers globally. The last ICM Congress was held in Prague in 4,048 prenatal care check-ups occurred. Pregnant and 2014 and was attended by over 3,700 midwives from nearly birthing mothers were hungry, so we fed their families, with 200 countries. the help of Direct Relief International. They came to us with no source of potable water, Wadah in partnership with Efren This year the even bigger 31st Triennial ICM Congress, in Penaflorida and Doc Hendley of “Wine to Water,” both CNN Toronto, Canada, was attended by three members of Wadah Heroes, distributed thousands of family water filters. 100% of Foundation; Christina Ferreros, Maria Teresa (Tet) Maniego our expectant mothers were homeless, so shelter and hygiene and Midwife Robin Lim. It is quite an honor that the Wadah kits were organized by; the late Lolo Jun Ferreros, Lucibelle delegates were chosen to present a symposium on the data Kyamko, Tet Maniego, Christina Ferreros, Al Torno, Lola Robin collected and the real human stories of the survivors of Lim, and distributed in the hardest hit disaster areas. typhoon Haiyan. Wadah’s own Tet Maniego, Christina Ferreros and Lola Robin In November 2013 typhoon Haiyan, known as the super storm Lim are presenting at ICM, the data that demonstrates how Yolanda, struck down nine islands of the Central Philippines. lives may be saved at birth. In the lowest resource, highest Wadah Foundation teamed with Bumi Sehat Foundation risk setting on Earth, the Philippine disaster zone, Team International, was among the earliest responders. Bumi~Wadah had better birth outcomes than the National outcomes, while delivering babies in a tent! In addition to providing disaster relief including essential life supporting supplies like; food, water filters, solar lights and The study proves how the loving respectful care, the family survival buckets, Team Bumi~Wadah maintained a hallmark of all Wadah projects, is most effective, even when August 2017 | Wadah Chronicles | 17

all infrastructure is lost, and hospitals are reduced to rubble. Victims of disasters need kindness, especially when they are having a baby, who will have no home to welcome them. Each new Mother~Baby helped in the Bumi~Wadah Birth Camp, was greeted with love and compassion. Each family received generous supplies of food, baby clothing, swaddles, free essential medical care, and even a ride home, so the midwives, supported by Wadah, could provide excellent postnatal care and breastfeeding support. Ibu Anie loves to remind us that Wadah cares for the Least, the Lost and the Last of humanity. The Bumi~Wadah Safe Childbirth project has gained international recognition, and has emerged as a model of care that is worth duplicating. With the support of our Wadah Family… there is always room at the inn. 18 | Wadah Chronicles | August 2017

WADAH National Meeting (RAKERNAS) A Review and Analysis of Services to WADAH Communties By Robby Reppa

adah Foundation conducted its first semester semi-annual operations review last 10-12 May 2017 which was participated in by Wadah Executives Wand Regional Coordinators.

Wadah President, Mrs Anie Djojohadikusumo, started off the meeting by discussing the characteristics of an effective leader. “Being a leader is like being in a ministry. In leading the society, we not only change others, but we also change ourselves, ” Ibu Anie expounded. REGION 1: JAKARTA, WEST JAVA AND Also present were Retnaning Tyas (Executive Director), Paula BANTEN Stella Landowero (Secretary General), Karina De Vega, Etty (REGIONAL COORDINATOR - ADI HERMAWAN) Herawati, Witnowati, Zakiyah Samal, Yan Ghewa, Bambang Hediono, Adi Hermawan, F. Mario Vieira, Arya Subamia, Hasan The main challenge currently being faced by the Azhary, Ricardo Hutahaean, Sophan Ajie and Edy Wibowo community in the Jakarta is urban poverty, while in and Robby Reppa. Lilik Djohan (Finance Director), Yuliani West Java communities the problem is the continuous Tri Astuti (HR Director), Justi Josopandojo and Dewi Djarot inflow of local migrants. Another issue that clouds (Wadah Board Members) came and joined on the last day of Region 1 is how to ensure sustainability and unity the meeting. among the people in their respective communities. An observable positive impact of Wadah programs The objectives of the two-day review was to identify the in the communities as expressed by the students’ impacts of the various activities and that the services was not parents from Wadah-assisted communities in the just to simply give aid, but are meaningful services that are region is that their children have shown tremendous truly reflective of the needs of each and every community growth and development in terms of social maturity that it supports. after joining Wadah activities.

The progress and impacts achieved in each Pusat Kegiatan Other positive impacts identified include: Masyarakat Wadah (Wadah Community Activity Centers) or PKM Wadah and satellite communities as presented by 1. With improved administration and finance systems each Regional Coordinator (Korwil) reflected the character, in the community level (PKM Wadah), services to uniqueness and challenges of all four Wadah regions. children and youth in the communities have also improved;

2. Higher motivation of tutors to improve their competence and capacity by pursuing higher level of education; 3. Former participants and alumni of both Wadah August 2017 | Wadah Chronicles | 19

WADAH Head Office Team and Regional Coordinators

Back L-R: Etty Herawati, Hasan Azhary, Anie Djojohadikusumo, Dewi Djarot, Witnowati, Kiky Samal, Retnaning Tyas, Justi Pandojo, Yuliani Tri Astuti, Karina de Vega, Ricardo Hutahaean

Front L-R: Yohanes Ghewa, Edy Wibowo, Lilik Juniarti, Bambang Hediono, Robby Reppa, Adi Hermawan, Florencio Mario Vieira, Arya Subamia

arts and performance program called GKJ and realize the importance of caring their children. They Remaja Wadah Indonesia (Rewin) actively participate now become more aware about the importance of in the community services (PKM Wadah); mentoring rather than “teaching”.

4. Positive changes in individual’s characters; 2. Being aware on the importance of health and sanitation. 5. Better personal relationship between and amongst coordinators, teachers, tutors or volunteers; and 3. Increased in the number of parents who value education. They now believe and understand the 6. The ability to follow a process in implementing importance of education in achieving better future. programs.

REGION 2: REGION 3: YOGYAKARTA, CENTRAL JAVA, NTT, BALI, NTB EAST JAVA AREA COORDINATOR - REGIONAL COORDINATOR - FLORENCIO MARIO VIEIRA BAMBANG HEDIONO In region 3, the services of Wadah have brought The presence of PKM Wadah in Region 2 communities positive impacts on the community thus boosting proved to be very meaningful. Wadah services have their determination to effect change in their lives. become a necessity because it fosters self-esteem Community participation (specifically in Koa Village) and confidence to the community that it serves. The grew significantly due to Wadah presence and positive things that was brought about by Wadah’s services coupled with the support from the local presence include: government. This could be seen from the response of TTS Regency in supporting Solar electrification 1. Parents whose children are actively involved in program of Wadah Foundation in Koa Village. PKM Wadah activities become more involved as they However, the challenge is how to maintain existing 20 | Wadah Chronicles | August 2017 good human resources. A number of progress can be REGION 4: noted as follows: MALUKU, NORTH MALUKU, PAPUA (REGIONAL COORDINATOR: KIKY SAMAL) 1. Increased understanding that independence is a sign of maturity. They now realize that through hardwork Wadah services in Region 4 communities have contentment and satisifaction could also be achieved experienced steady growth despite the many not just through material possessions. challenges it has encountered such as; shortage of tutors, lack of infrastructure (roads and transportation) 2. Wadah’s presence and services in the community is and other technical problems. However, there are to serve as a facilitator. positive changes/impacts that have been noted in the region wherein both children and their parents have 3. Attitude and Growth = Success admitted was due to the presence of the PKM Wadah. Residents have also accepted and welcomed Wadah’s presence as they came to learn about the story from Darasy village where due to Wadah’s advocacy program, the planned eviction of residents from the village have been aborted.

As a summary, the review meeting also served as a recollection To do this, we need to equip ourselves with the following or an inventory of activities and reviewed the services of three qualities: Intellectual Quotient (IQ), Emotional Wadah on how they have impacted the community they serve Intelligence (EI) and Spiritual intelligence (SI). In addition to and what future improvements are needed. Moving forward, these, everyone has to have a common understanding of the following are the things that need to be addressed: issues at hand. To effectively do this, we need to maintain a proper communication, good coordination, interaction and • Program planning should not just be routinary. determined action. (Komunikasi, Koordinasi, Interaksi dan Kerjakan – K2IK). • Programs/activities should be based on the needs of the community.

• Programs may be modified accordingly during program implementation as needed or required.

• Before embarking on huge programs, pilot programs should first be implemented in order to mitigate some risks involved.

• The need to build emotional relationship among and between individual members in order to build trust through humility, simplicity, loyalty, discipline, diligence, and persistence.

• Most of the time goodness is counter-acted by evil actions. Thus, it is wise to know what is right and what is wrong.

• Sometimes good intentions when implemented are at times misinterpreted Thus, it is best to get close to those who oftentimes misconstrue our actions in order for us immediately explain to them our intentions and why we are doing such.

• In adopting a “holistic” approach, it is important to hold one’s commitment, dedication and discipline.

• Lots of issues have already been discussed, so it is now the time for us to ACT (Attitude, Calling, Trust). August 2017 | Wadah Chronicles | 21

HEALTH Communication, Coordination, Information and Action!

By Robby Reppa

ue to weather abnormality, floods and landslide hit Ambon City in Maluku province. Towards the end of June 2017, heavy rain downpour caused floods and Dlandslides in the city of Ambon and nearby areas affecting two Wadah communities, namely; PKM Wadah Darasy and Rinjani.

Houses at Darasy Village affected by the landslide PKM WADAH DARASY

or three consecutive days (10 to 12 Juni 2017), heavy rains flushed Ambon posing huge threat of potential landslides to the residents of Alor Tantui. Alor Tantui is Fa small village in Ambon where Wadah’s Darasy community is located. At that time, there was an on-going road widening and expansion being undertaken on the upper side of the hamlet. In disaster management, construction development has been identified as one of the factors greatly affecting disaster risk management most especially for those project that do not comply with environmental requirements of the government. Geographically, the position of Wadah’s Darasy community is below the Ambon highway level. The village is located in a small valley or canyon, called Alor in their local Houses at Darasy Village affected by the landslide language.

When the road construction project started between April and May, people living in Alor Tantui have regularly been threatened by landslides. Fortunately, with such awareness and cooperation among community residents, such threats have been properly anticipated. Wadah Ambon having all the capabilities to mobilize residents and close coordination with the local government, they were able to minimize the negative impact of the road development works with the community living nearby the projects. The project team as assisted by the local government officials was also cooperative during the process. Through Wadah Regional Coordinator, Kiky Samal assisted by PKM Wadah Rinajni Coordinator Warni, Ustad Idin, and volunteers of Wadah Ambon, they successfully created a temporary drainage to thwart possible landslides which could have gravely affected those communities situated in low lying areas. Still resilient despite the difficulties 22 | Wadah Chronicles | August 2017

Rocks and boulders pile up, blocking roads at Darasy illage August 2017 | Wadah Chronicles | 23

FLOODS INUNDATE PKM WADAH KAMPUNG RINJANI

t the same time, PKM Wadah Kampung Rinjani also experienced flooding as it is is located in a low lying residential area. Geographically, this village is irrigated Aby a small river where when the rainfall is high, water from the river overflows flooding people’s houses.

When this uneventful incident occurred due to high rainfall activity, river water overflowed causing flood to the community. However, due to the alertness and agility of Rinjani Village Coordinator, Warni, assisted by Ustad Idin, and volunteers from the PKM Wadah Kampung Rinjani, Mama Jima and other tutors, they all rushed to help the people whose houses were affected by the flood. Four houses were affected by river overflow. One of the houses affected is owned by a Wadah martial arts tutor, Andika. Through rapid coordination and communication with the local government, Warni managed to secure equipment, tarpaulin tents, hoes and sacks. Volunteers of PKM Wadah and the Secretariat of Wadah Ambon together with the villagers of Rinjani immediately acted and cleaned the houses. They also used PKM Wadah Kampung Rinajani preschool as a temporary shelter for residents who have been affected by the flooding. Wadah Head Office for its part conducted intense monitoring and kept people informed of any action that needed to be done. Through its coordinator, Wadah also provided logistical support to the community like rice and other aids to those who are in need as well as people who were fasting at that time.

Wadah volunteers help the villagers affected by the disaster

LESSON LEARNED

here are several lessons learned from the action and services being rendered by Darasy dan Kampung Rinjani Wadah Ambon, these are: cooperation, Tproper coordination and communication with various stakeholders. Wadah Ambon was able to provide complete services to the community because it is a part of the community. But for some of the volunteers are not residents of the community, they have willingly showed their care and support to everyone who needed a helping hand when they needed them most. Most of all, proper communication and coordination, timely information, and speedy action should always be observed.

Wadah volunteers help the villagers affected by the disaster 24 | Wadah Chronicles | August 2017

EDUCATION Franki Changed My Life (A Note From The Preschool Graduation in 2017)

By Yohanes Ghewa

adah Foundation witnessed the graduation of 373 pre-school children (PAUD) during the last school- year 2016 - 2017. The children are from the four WWadah regions, broken down as follows: 200 children from Region I (Jakarta, West Java, and Banten), 32 children from Region II (Yogyakarta, East and West Java), 64 children from Region III (East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, and Bali) and 77 children from Region IV (Ambon, Maluku, North Maluku, and Papua).

There are 1001 stories behind every joyful celebration of a graduation ceremony and every story is meaningful which greatly impacts both the student and the institution of which the story takes place. This year, PAUD Bunda Peduli in the Belo sub-district, Maulafa district, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara successfully graduated 14 pre-school children. The organizers, parents and all the attendees in the event hope that all the children who joined the ceremony shall be successful and will be instrumental in making a brighter Indonesia in the near future.

Ignatius Franki Naiheli, otherwise called as Franki, made this year’s graduation ceremony at Bunda Peduli Belo Pre-school in Jalan RCTI Number 8 in Kota Kupang different from that of last year. Like his friends, Franki wore a sarong from a Timorese woven cloth. There is nothing particularly special about Franki. He is a typical Timorese child, dark skin, curly hair with a small posture. During the ceremony on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, he sat in the front row.

Generally, in a graduation ceremony, everyone would rejoice. Similarly, it also happened in Bunda Peduli pre-school that day. What made it different for almost everyone who were present at the ceremony was the heartwrenching, deep happiness in Franki’s story as narrated by his mother. August 2017 | Wadah Chronicles | 25

Above: Franki Naiheli ; Below: Franki with his family 26 | Wadah Chronicles | August 2017

alone with our relatives who came from the village to visit us. He usually spends his time hanging out with his friends while drinking sopi and playing cards (gambling). He was not at home on that New Year’s Eve.

During the mass, Franki looked nervous. His eyes searched around and found that most of his friends were sitting side by side with their father and mother. He looked moody and unenthusiastic, when the fireworks begun and saw children of his age running around, enjoying the celebration of the New Year's Eve.

Upon arriving back home, we found his father drinking while having fun with our relatives. His father then asked Franki what he wanted to have for the New Year. I knew very well that his father would have been found it difficult to meet Franki's request, as we are poor people. My husband is a mason has no permanent job thus his income is uncertain. But something happened unexpectedly. Franki braced his father's arms and Yudit, Ibu Yohana, Pak Franics and Franki whispered as he sobbed in tears. He wrapped his arms around his father's neck. Franki did not ask for a bike or new clothes. "I am Yohana Nenosaban, Franki’s mom. He is the younger of Nor demanded to buy delicious food and fireworks. It was all two siblings. His sister, named Yudit Tiara Naiheli, is a Wadah too much for him and for our family. He only requested that PENDAR participant who completed her junior high school in his father would love him as how I and his pre-school teachers 2016 and is about to join Senior high school in 2017. When at Bunda Peduli cared for him. He pleaded for a commitment Franki joined Bunda Peduli pre-school, a miracle began in my from his father. family since then. 'Dad, please go to church, tomorrow, together with mama, I am a “violent” person, often cursing and yelling; calling Yudit and me, he said sobbingly in the midst of rowdy and children's names by shouting. One day after returning from laughter of relatives who were each holding a glass of sopi school, Franki hugged me and said, “... mama we have very kelapa that had not yet been finished. friendly and kind-hearted teachers in school. They are very fond of me and my friends. Every time I cause trouble with a I rushed to the bedroom and shed tears, something I had friend, Ibu Tuta and Ibu Irma would come to hug and speak never experienced before. I had no idea if what I have felt was softly in my ear to stop bullying friends. I am so happy. Ibu because I was so touched? Or Happy? Or Hopeless? I did not Tuta and Ibu Irma love me, and I also love our teachers. I also want to think about it because it’s useless for me to wait for his love mama”. Ibu Yohana tells the story with tears in her eyes. father's answer. I never expected him to answer, let alone said yes or give a nod. "From then on I slowly tried to be gentle. When there arose an urge to swear, anger or yell, I remembered the words of The next morning the kids and I were ready for church. Franki's my son which grew louder, not only in my ears but more so in eyes swept across the corner of the room, but he did not find my heart. From then on, my children and my husband say that 'Mama rarely gets angry and no longer shouts now’.

“Franki really started to change my and my family’s life. He never fails to do what his teacher tells him to do; he immediately does it at home. Not only about cleanliness and neatness, but also about praying before and after a meal. As well as praying before going to bed which we have rarely done in so long. But now we do it almost every day. It's all because of Franki," Ibu Yohana said.

"Another great miracle for me in early 2017 was how Franki’s positive behavior changed the life of his father, my husband, Francis Naiheli. It was during the 2016 New Year's Eve party to greet 2017. Just like every New Years Eve, Judit, Franki and I went to a mass. Ibu Yohana and Pak Francis Naiheli While my husband, preferred to stay home August 2017 | Wadah Chronicles | 27 his father there. ‘Never mind’, I sighed silently in my heart and rushed out of the house to go to church. As I felt as thought I was struck by lightning, his father was apparently standing in the doorway, neatly dressed in with shirt, suit and trousers.

‘Where is he going?’, I asked myself. Suddenly he bowed, knelt down and pulled Franki into his arms, then lifted him up high, lowered and hugged him even tighter and whispered in his son's ears.

‘Father wants to go to church with Franki, mama and Yudit’, he said.

I was stunned as I watched them.

Thank you God, thank you Bunda Peduli pre-school. Thank Ibu Oa and Ibu Yohana with other mothers from you Pak Mario, Bu Oa, Bu Tuta and Bu Irma. Thank you Wadah.” Kupang, NTT

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Yohanes Ghewa is the Head of Education Sector in Wadah Foundation.

Contributors to this true story include Regional Coordinator III, Korda Kupang, Koordinator PKMW and Yohana Naisaban, Franki’s mother.

Sopi is an alcoholic drink made from fermented sap of arenga palm, coconut or lontar palm. Sopi kepala contains around 70% alcohol. Kocok kartu means card gambling games Children from PAUD Bunda Peduli, Kupang, NTT

Franki and his classmates during their graduation rites 28 | Wadah Chronicles | August 2017

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Weaving and Sewing the Future

By Karina de Vega

KM Wadah Warabal or Wadah Community Activity Center in Warabal is one of the more prominent communities of the Wadah Foundation. To date, they Phave received various accolades and recognitions, which includes being one of the country’s best Community Reading Centers. This could be attributed to its founder and initiator, Ibu Kiswanti or Bude Kis (a term of endearment accorded to her by everyone who knows her), who is widely known for her dedication. She started her social activities by lending books to the community while selling traditional herbal medicines known as Jamu while riding her bicycle.

Today, activities at the Center continue to grow and has become a full-blown PKM Wadah Warabal. This Warabal Wadah Community Center not only serves as a community library but also houses other social and educational activities which greatly involve a good number of members of the community. The Center’s activities include pre-school, health care, tutorial programs, and micro-lending, which make the Warabal Wadah Community Center activities brighter and colorful.

One of the latest activities they are currently undertaking is on creative economy, which pertains to sewing and tailoring. The interest started a few years back when some women from the community attended a sewing training session and realized that through sewing they could help augment their families’ earnings. Ibu Kiswanti relayed this information to Wadah Foundation and became a reality in 2016. Wadah facilitated the training of four women from the community in making purses and bags.

After attending the said training and in seeing their potential, Ibu Yuli, who coordinated their training, donated a sewing machine which they can use to improve their sewing skills. Women and mothers from PKM WADAH Warabal learning how to use the sewing machine Thereafter, Astra Insurance and GNF also donated additonal sewing machines. August 2017 | Wadah Chronicles | 29

Demonstrating their skills as proven by the sample products they produced, ARSARI Djojohadikusumo Foundation placed an order of 500 pcs of bags for the souvenir books to be given away at the commemoration of the 100th birthday of Prof Sumitro Djojohadikusumo.

Order placements started pouring in which include bags for wedding souvenirs, purses and otehr similar items. Such progress prompted Wadah International Director, Mr. Alfredo Torno III, to donate additional sewing machines to better equip and allow them to accept more orders.

However, they have difficulties in providing materials in order to fulfill new work orders. Every material has to be provided by the client because of the proximity of the community from the city and stores. Otherwise, the price of the goods will be high to cover transporation and production costs. Thus, up until now PKM Wadah Warabal can only accept limited orders. Such is the issue which should be addressed in order to grow the business.

With this development, the number of women who actively participate continues to grow. From the initial four women who took part in this activity, the number has now grown to 15. There are those who do the cloth selection, cutting, ironing and packaging to make the goods look more attractive.

Apparently this creative economy program is able to provide various hues in the eyes of the community where PKM Wadah Warabal operates. It does not only empower the women who used to be plain housewives but today they are able to provide additional income to their respective families.

Wadah Foundation will continue to assist them in all their activities and will strive to continue to facilitate other training programs that will help women to carry on with their businesses professionally. It would not surprise us if this small scale business could become a huge successful business, considering the enthusiasm that these women have shown in running the business. It is hoped that this creative economy will be able to produce success stories which will inspire more people as well as communities.

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Karina de Vega is the Sector Head of Community Development of Wadah Foundation.

Trying to make some decorative patterns 30 | Wadah Chronicles | August 2017

Pak Hashim signing the marker The Library

Pak Hashim and Ibu Anie cutting the ceremonial ribbon Children from SDS 01 Sungai Talang awaiting the arrival of guests August 2017 | Wadah Chronicles | 31

YAYASAN ARSARI DJOJOHADIKUSUMO SDS 01 Sungai Talang Gets A New Library

By Zul Herman

tudents and teachers of the Primary School or SDS 01 Sungai Talang in Solok Selatan, are so jubilant to have their new library building after a long wait. The construction Sof the library building has been a bit delayed due to land Pak Hashim holding the book upside down to elicit laughter unavailability. The school compound houses the Secondary from children while Ibu Anie looks on School (SMP), Kindergarten and a Mosque and does not have enough space of land to accommodate the construction of the library. Fulfill such requirement, a classroom was given up to be able to construct the new library.

Chairperson of the Yayasan Arsari Djojohadikusomo (YAD) and President Director of PT Tidar Kerinci Agung (PT TKA), Hashim Djojohadikusomo, inaugurated the new library building of the Elementary School (SDS) 01 YTKA in Sungai Talang last July 28, 2017. Now the four Primary Schools of Yayasan Tidar Kerinci Agung (YTKA) situated in TKA’s Palm Oil Plantation have their own library.

EVERY YTKA SCHOOL SHOULD HAVE A LIBRARY

School mobile/truck donated by Education is one of the main programs of YAD, thus the provision Yayasan Arsari Djojohadikusumo (YAD) of adequate facilities and infrastructure such as good and convenient libraries to support teaching and learning activities for employees' and workers’ children in the oil palm plantation of PT TKA is a priority for YAD. YAD Chairman has committed that every school, under the management of YTKA should be equipped with a library. Now, every primary school owned by the Yayasan Tidar Kerinci Agung (YTKA) in the plantation site has its own library.

The new library of SDS 01 Sungai Talang is the fifth library building funded by the Yayasan Arsari Djojohadikusumo (YAD). The other four libraries includes: SDS 02 Library Bukit Sembilan, SDS 03 Library Kemarau, DS 04 Library Lubuk Besar, and Library of YTKA Vocational School or SMK in Sungai Talang, Solok Selatan. YAD equipped the library with reading books for students and teachers as well as a number of bookshelves, reading table and other supporting equipment. The facade of the library Making A Difference Through Life-changing Gifts

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US$ 40 Buys milk, vitamins, biscuits for one child in the Orang Asli Pre-school Program for one year; ensures the child would have the required minimum daily nutrition

US$ 100 Buys a year’s worth of school books, supplies and writing materials, uniforms, food and vitamins for children in Destiny’s Starting Point Home where more than 80 boys and girls from marginalized communities are supported

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