April 2013 Wadah at 5 Namaste from Maiti Nepal Wadah Builds Historic Bridges Across the Globe 2 | April 2013 | Editorial FOUNDER Anie Hashim Djojohadikusumo BOARD OF ADVISERS Message from the Wadah Patron Janti Notowidigdo Dewi Djarot Dear Friends and Readers, Tuti Mashuri Yekti Suradji “We grow to serve and we serve so that others CHAIRPERSON may grow together with us.” I am very fond of Retnaning Tyas saying this as it is truly reective of who and what we are. SECRETARY Paula Stella Nova Landowero When I look back on the years that have gone by, on the days when my friends and I would TREASURER daydream about how we would improve the J. Cecilia Parengkuan lives of the less fortunate, I can hardly believe Lilik Djohan that the dreams are very much reality. Wadah at 5 demonstrates that with drive, WADAH YOGYAKARTA determination, and divine intervention, we can expand beyond the connes of our expectations to do more, help more, serve more--beyond the borders of CHAIRPERSON Indonesia even. Insiwijati Prasetyaningsih "Luar biasa" or amazing is all I can say! The past ve years were a steep learning SECRETARY curve-- baby steps--struggling, balancing, discovering how to make the pieces Noeryati t in a giant jigsaw puzzle of needs/wants/issues/challenges/resources/ heroes/champions. In ve short years, it emerges a tapestry, woven with the TREASURER narratives of triumph amidst adversity, success against all odds. Not perfect, Bambang Purnomo Hediono mind you, there are hits and misses--it is the work of human hands after all. WADAH INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT With Wadah at 5, allow me to thank all for your continued support. Thank you to my family for owning my mission. Thank you to the new Executive and SECRETARY-GENERAL Advisory Boards for becoming the face of renewed hope. Thank you kind Alfredo P. Torno III readers for your time and share of mind. WADAH EUROPE You will nd that this edition tells of Wadah's undertakings in the past few Nathalie Bellosat months that are a portent of things to come in the next ve years. We publish them in the hope that they will inspire you to join our cause, to create your WADAH INDIA own, or perhaps just "count to one," so that everyone will count. Babli Kalha We rejoice for the power, guidance and grace that are bestowed upon us daily WADAH PHILIPPINES by the Almighty. Tina Ferreros WADAH SINGAPORE Lim Choo Hin Publishing & Copyright WADAH Foundation Editor Anie Djojohadikusumo Alfredo P. Torno III Patron Graphic & Printing Billy Bismarak & Fahrul Rozi April 2013 | Editorial | 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Message from the Patron 3 From the Editor’s Desk From the Editor’s Desk 4 Messages to Wadah on its 5th Anniversary Welcome to our travel edition where we spotlight: Wadah’s forays to far-o places in support of partners Bumi Sehat and Maiti Nepal in the nal quarter of 8 Wadah at 5 2012; Wadah's own journey to its fth anniversary in January 2013. Namaste from Maiti Nepal 14 In voyages--as in life--say the poets, it is not about the destination, but the 16 Roadshow in the East Coast: journey. Wadah Builds Historic Bridges in Florida Thus, a trip to Nepal to be with the tracked survivors of Maiti Nepal on the occasion of the country's most important festival in October 2012 20 Roadshow in the East Coast: strengthened a friendship that began during the preparations for last year's Internationally Lauded Wadah Global Gathering (WGG 2012) in Bali. A passage to India to visit Mr. Humanitarians Give Moving Bunker Roy of Barefoot College acquainted Wadah Chairperson Retnaning Tyas Presentation on Human Tracking and myself with Mr. Roy's amazing innovations in girls' and women's education. 22 Roadshow in London: G International Hosts Maiti Nepal Another fruit of WGG 2012 was an invitation to Wadah and Ibu Robin Lim of and Wadah Foundation Bumi Sehat, 2011 CNN Hero of the Year, to speak at Pomona College in California on November 27. Then, at the urging of Wadah Friend Linda 24 Roadshow in the West Coast: Linsmayer, o to Florida ew Ibu Anie, daughter Sara, and Anuradha Koirala of The Wadah Spirit Touches Maiti Nepal, 2010 CNN Hero of the Year, to address the Sanibel Community on Pomona College November 29. On December 2, the two heroes were joined by 2009 Hero of the Year Efren Penaorida, and together with Ibu Anie and daughter Indra, Sharing 26 attended the CNN Hero awarding ceremony in Los Angeles. From December 5 28 Project GRACE: to 7, Ibu Anie and Ms. Koirala were in London for a series of talks organized by Greet and Celebrate Everyone! Wadah Gathering newbie Ian Rose. 30 News Briefs Back at home base, Wadah celebrated its fth: vision and mission statements, milestones, as well as a road map to its future were rolled out on January 28, 2013. What a journey it has been! As to tomorrow, in the words of Fr. Rocky Evangelista, "We are riding high on the wings of Wadah." April 2013 In succeeding issues, expect news, articles, updates from Yayasan Arsari Djojohadikusumo (Arsari Djojohadikusumo Foundation, or YAD), apprising readers, friends and partners of the activities of the family foundation. Wadah at 5 May we enjoin you, dear reader, to send us your own thoughts, musings, Namaste from Maiti Nepal Photograph by articles that you wish to share with us and fellow readers. Please email them to Wadah Builds Historic Bridges Alfredo P. Torno III [email protected]. Across the Globe for Wadah Newsletter Yet another chance to get into the Spirit of Wadah and join us in our journey of caring in sharing and giving! Yayasan WADAH Titian Harapan (WADAH Foundation) MidPlaza 2 level 2 Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 10-11 Jakarta 10220, Indonesia Phone : +62 21 570 7789 Fax : +62 21 570 7630 Email : [email protected] www.wadahfoundation.or.id 4 | April 2013 | Messages cord was too short, only 20 centimeters, due to hunger. Messages to Wadah This short cord broke early in the labor and the baby died. th There was nothing we could do, except hold Augustina on its 5 Anniversary and cry, transport the tiny body, and pay for the funeral. We keep Augustina taking the good vitamins in the hope that her next baby will survive, but nothing can replace nutritious food, and LOVE, for LOVE is a nutrient. I share this story of Augustina and her baby boy, James, who never took one breath on Earth, for they are among the "least, the lost and the last," just one example of the Dear Ibu Anie, people you help Ibu Anie, through WADAH’s support. There are a million more, in many countries. Yesterday (Sunday) I was at Klinik Bumi Sehat ALL day, for Thank YOU for giving birth to WADAH... for nurturing her we had three babies. Thus my when no one was looking. For holding her hand and message to you is late. growing her up to be an astonishing, powerful force for Imagine, one Muslim, one GOOD. Christian and one Hindu family, all sharing joy, as their babies share a birthday. I LOVE YOU Ibu Anie... Ibu Anie, and Pak Hashim... your forth child, WADAH, has With gratitude, reached ve years! You must be so proud, as each of us who is blessed to be a part of WADAH, is. At age ve, your Ibu Robin "Baby" is no longer crawling, she is running, leaping and Bumi Sehat, Bali, Indonesia ying!! I love this moment... together with Anuradha, How I wish I could have been there with you for the we are sharing our hearts. celebration of WADAH's birthday, however, I do believe that God wanted me right here, kneeling to catch the babies as they land on Earth. Your devotion to humanity makes it possible for so many of us to do the work of reducing suering in the world. You will never be able to count the numbers of people whose lives you have touched, there are just so many. As I write this, and imagine your shining face, I smile, and then my heart Newsletter Wadah III for Torno P. Alfredo by Photograph shivers, and tears well up in my eyes. Ibu Anie, just thinking of you brings me profound joy. When the road Dear Wadah Family, was getting so lonely, and I wondered if I had the strength I am one with Wadah in to keep going, you showed up with Indra in the Bumi rejoicing over your ve fruitful Sehat oce, and hugged me. Many people come and visit years in the service of the Bumi Sehat, but your hug was special. I felt that after a least, the lost and the last. lifetime, you found me, for we are Sisters of one Heart. I am honoured to have the I feel honored to be counted among the WADAH Family. opportunity to be one of your companions in your We are ALL blessed to join our hearts and hands together journey and to be able to witness up close the growth in the greatest work of all: reducing suering, caring for and work of Wadah. The impact you make with every the people you and Father Rocky call: The least, the lost small and simple action you take in bringing the and the last. goodness of the Lord into the lives of people ripples throughout the lives you have touched as you have A few days ago, I was called to help a young girl, in labor touched mine.