Volume 2 No.2, 2009 Jakarta Does Independence Still Exist? By Ida Ayu Kade Adi Widiyanti*

ndependence is something which is quite difficult to the price of medication is so high, out of their reach. Is there explain. While its meaning is very important for us, we still independence, when all these things are still occurring? Newsletter Imust ask: Can we still experience independence in our We are all aware how important is the meaning of lives? independence, as many other countries are still struggling to The proclamation of Indonesian independence on obtain their own independence. However, we, as a nation, August 17, 1945, was truly hard for us to achieve. which has obtained its independence, have become Independence can be regarded as freedom, as free as free can indifferent to our independence. As part of the younger Woman's Social and Political Role: be, free from anything, free from any form of force, free from generation , being the ones who will carry on the country in any form of demand. Independence is something which is the future, are supposed to manifest our independence very hard to get; even the word “independence” itself usefully by strengthening our motivation to learn. Opportunity to be Agent of Change represents all the country's dreams and struggles. That is why And for the government, sitting up there above us, can many people are suffering, because they want to have their you, government officials, still be thinking about providing By Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Hemas * independence, many people are hungry and being neglected, needed assistance to poor people, when these poor people still being left to die in trying to gain their independence. If our have a hard time even to put food on the table, much less send ne method used to measure the condition of health rights which independence is taken away by force, what else would our life their children to school? Are we supposed to bow our heads human development is the Human are getting ignored. be worth, a life full of hardships and suffering in this and just accept our fate as the result of policies which have Development Index (HDI). Data in 2008 The data shows that been decreed? We are also human beings who have the same O homeland? showed that Indonesia's HDI was in the 108th position out t h e m o t h e r ' s rights as you people up there who are now in power. We would Independence …. What is its significance if we cannot of 177 countries listed by UNDP. It showed that morality rate index fulfill it and sustain it? To fight for it so our nation can be also want to manifest the unfulfilled part of this Indonesia's achievement was relatively low compared to of Indonesia is the maintained as a safe and peaceful country. To fulfill it .... we independence. th In reality we are not yet independent, as the its neighbouring countries such as Singapore (25 ), Brunei worst in ASEAN. have to fill it with important things. There have been many th st rd things carried out by our people, however all of them were independence that we achieved has been regarded as merely (34 ), Malaysia (61 ), Thailand (73 ) and the Philippines In the economic th only done to maintain their status, such as their promises a curiosity. What is the essence of independence if we always (84 ). sector, the populist which have been displayed everywhere, such as have to squeeze and be squeezed? Will this nation be HDI indicators showed that that there were disparities economic system is advertisements aired on TV everyday. independent in body and soul? between men and woman particularly in political not considered as FREE EDUCATION .. is this actually really available? We wish our nation, which is very rich in every aspect , representation. With only 11% women members in the p r i o r i t y i n whether in many different cultures, ethnic groups, religions, Or is this only a formality to 'entertain' the people over the national parliament, it affected greatly woman's access to d e v e l o p m e n t . might unite as one to fulfill our independence, so that this short term, thereafter smashing their hopes? Only you would policy making, unresponsive budget to the gender issues H o w e v e r, t h e know the answer… the BOS funds (earmarked by the nation can become a prosperous one, full with happiness and and ignorance to women's interests. populist economic HH Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Hemas. Government for schools to fund their operations, thereby contentment, not like what we see now, where people only system in Indonesia freeing the students from school fees) are still considered to think of themselves and their egos. In the education sector, expensive school fees hamper be insufficient for the needs of the lower class to secure their women in accessing higher education. When it comes to such as the micro- Opening Address at the higher education, decision making in the family would c r e d i t b u s i n e s s children's rights to obtain an education, because not all the WE ARE PROUD TO BE THE CHILDREN OF WADAH Gathering funds budgeted can fulfill the operational needs of the schools INDONESIA, A NATION SO RICH WITH give more priority to men. Moreover, people's stereotypes involves woman's to educate us. OVERFLOWING NATURAL RESOURCES AND A have put woman in domestic roles while men have been participation on a We also feel that our people have not obtained their VARIETY OF CULTURES FREDOM!!. positioned to earn a living (as the future head of the large scale. The economic crisis in 1997 has proved how education in the field of health care, when many children are family). woman could survive by continuing to earn a living for suffering from malnutrition, as their parents are unable to *From the writing class of FSB SOS Taruna Village. In the health sector, insufficient budget has made their families while some of their husbands were provide sufficient food, and when the children are ill, their State Junior High School No.3, East Selemadeg, Bali. health services inaccessible for people to afford. It affects suspended from their jobs. In banking regulations, woman parents are not able to take them to the doctor or hospital as (Translated from Bahasa Indonesia.) public health conditions, including women's reproduction are discriminated in accessing credit for their businesses. In the political and law sector, low representation of Below: HH Ratu Hemas receiving the baton from a Balinese child women in decision making positions in legislative, dancer to strike the gong for the opening, flanked by Mrs. Anie Hashim executive and judicative institutions has produced WADAH Foundation and members of the WADAH board. gender-insensitive policies, budget allocations which are Yayasan WADAH Titian Harapan not in favour of women's interests and low protection to the rights of women and children. Patron : Anie Hashim Djojohadikusumo (WADAH Foundation) MidPlaza 2 Level 2 The Indonesian woman's face is a reflection of the poor Advisory Board : Dewi Djarot Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 10-11 as they are low in education, sick, poor and vulnerable to be the victims of violence in domestic, public and state Janti Notowidigdo Jakarta 10220 Indonesia Phone: +62 21 570 7789 areas. Sari Sjadzali Fax +62 21 570 7630 Executive Board Email: [email protected] Efforts For Change Chairperson : Retnaning Tyas www.wadah.or.id In its history, even long before its independence in Secretary : Paula Stella Nova Published by WADAH Foundation 1945, Indonesia had been a battleground for woman such Copyright by WADAH Foundation 16 Treasurer : Yekti P Suradji Editor: Daisy Hadmoko as Admiral Malahayati, Cut Nya Dien, Dewi Sartika, R.A. Creative Design: Omar Satriyo Vice Treasurer : Jane Maramis Production: PT. PernikDivaNirwana www.pernik.co.id Kartini, Martha Tiahahu, Walanda Maramis and many more. Each of I them worked in military, government, education, etc. Since Indonesia's first government, women had been actively involved in politics as voters, cabinet ministers and also members of parliament. The audience at the WADAH Gathering held at le Meridien Jakarta. However, patriarchy culture that influenced most civilizations in the world, including Indonesia, has contributed to discrimination against woman since the day they were born. Many limitations had been made Children dancers from Bali at the opening ceremony. WADAH GATHERING on woman in expressing their thoughts freely and openly. Women were also hampered from higher Highlights Role of Coordinators education and participating in public Life. Most young girls were directed to be good wives and mothers, taking n her opening speech at the Wadah Gathering in assistance it is giving – and has given – to many care of their homes and children's Jakarta, Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Hemas, the royal consort impoverished communities in many parts of Indonesia, education. of Sultan Hamengkubuwono X of Yogyakarta, lauded through the years, without giving any figures. These cultural barriers have put I the Wadah Foundation for its role in social responsibility women in a difficult position in “The Gathering,” she said, “is to share my experiences, to the Indonesian people, particularly women. building their capacities as good as my learning and the joys of serving the Wadah Foundation what men have in politics, since the “If this social role is integrated into the improvement and watch it grow. It is intended to shed light on Wadah's skill to speak directly, freely, and of women's role in politics, it will serve as an inspiration for heroes, champions, initiatives, beneficiaries and the vast argumentatively are important for a women to be the agent of change, which will determine challenges facing women and their families at this bleak politician. politics and budget for the fulfillment of people's rights age of change and violence”. Low representation of women in that have gender justice perspectives within,” she said at What surprised many participants, which included this first Wadah Gathering attended by more that 200 politics will affect women's position Ms Sari Sjadzali of the Advisory board introducing WADAH. many women involved in social welfare organizations and which is always to be subordinate. participants, held at Hotel le Meridien in Jakarta from civic institutions plus 25 guests from overseas, was the Even though the Indonesian women's role in social life in implementation of affirmative action (temporary) policy May 27 to 29. She decried the low 11% women extent of Wadah's assistance and networking. outstanding, without a political role through proportional adopted from BPFA in 1995 which declared a minimum membership in the national parliament (DPR) which representation in all institutions, efforts to bring equal 30% for women in the decision-making sector. affected women's access to policy making, unresponsive Sessions justice for men and women will face a burden. These also have been the inspiration for women's budget for gender issues and ignorance to women's Three sessions held through the first day were divided My personal experience as a Senator for almost 5 years advocacy movements in Indonesia which are still fighting interests. into “Education for Women and Teenagers”,. “Health for clearly describes how hard it is to fight for public for the increase of women's representation. Despite the Besides her royal Javanese title in the court of Women and Children” and “Community Development” aspirations which have women's perspective interest. outcome of the 2009 general elections, it has failed to meet Yogyakarta, Kanjeng Ratu represents the province of the ably moderated by Mr. Alfredo Turno of Redeman Therefore an increase in women's representation is this target of 30% but there is progress in the Special District of Yogyakarta in the National Regional Resource Development Management Inc. something we must fight for in influencing a parliamentary process with support for affirmative action Council (DPD). The audience heard of the real conditions in the slum democratization process which promote equality and policies. The Wadah Foundation headed by Mrs. Anie Hashim areas and the work carried out by the dedicated gender justice values. What WADAH has done so far, including organizing Djojohadikusumo, for the first time revealed the coordinators which manage the assistance provided by the There are 3 world declarations that are milestones for this Gathering, is in reality a role that must be taken as a Wadah Foundation and Yayasan KHD (Hashim women's advocacy. The first is CEDAW in 1984 that has social responsibility for the Indonesian people, as we know Djojohadikusumo Family Foundation). They included been ratified in several countries including Indonesia that most of this role is filled by women. If this social role is Hasan Azhary, Kiswanti, Adi, Ricardo, Purwati, Mrs Elsa (State Law No. 7, 1984). The second is BPFA (Beijing integrated into the improvement of women's role in Bakker and from the SOS Village Family Strengthening Platform for Action) in 1995 that had set 12 critical politics it will serve as an inspiration for women to be the Programmes-Wadah projects were Chairperson Indrajani sectors for women's empowerment. Lastly is MDGs agent of change which will determine politics and budget Prawoto, Tata, Tatang, Bidan Wiwid and Euis Mintarsi. (Millennium Development Goals) in 2000 which set for the fulfillment of people's rights including gender On the second day the participants were taken on field women's empowerment in reducing poverty to be justice. trips to observe the reality of life in 3 slum communities in achieved by 2015. Penjaringan, Kampung Beting and the Bekasi Riverside * Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Hemas is Senator in the National Advancement achieved by Scandinavia lists them as located in the Greater Jakarta area. One question Representation Council for Yogyakarta Special Province. countries with the highest HDI determined by women's frequently asked was: “How did these coordinators get the She is also a Steering Committee member of ANBTI representation, averagely above 30% where they function enthusiasm and spirit to perform such service to the poor, (National Alliance of Unity in Diversity). as decision makers. It has been the inspiration for the sacrificing their own comfort?” 2 The village-style atmosphere at the Welcome Dinner. 3 achieved. During our visit they did not say what they What Next for needed in material terms. Just that they needed our moral support,” noted Mrs. Jocelyn Altwegg of Switzerland. “The atmosphere was very positive”' she added. When she asked a child what he want to be when he WADAH grew up, Mrs. Elizabeth Morris of Scotland said she was rs. Anie Hashim has got her coordinators in impressed by his reply. “He said he wanted to be somebody. WADAH and FSP (Family Strengthening I was deeply moved, almost to tears”, she said. MProgramme) all excited about what is being Four participants from the Philippines were surprised planned for next year. On the success of the WADAH that there was so much joy despite the desperate Gathering in May she announced at a meeting that she has 2 big projects, more extensive and concerning all of them, conditions and poverty, especially amongst children. Ms under planning for 2010. Christine Ferreros said that this was missing with children First is a workshop where the coordinators who serve Mr and Mrs Hashim Djojohadikusumo…. contributing to the nation. in a similar situation in her country. communities in the slum areas are not only introduced to a Ms Wioletta Hatak of the Youth For Christ limited audience from the public but allowed more time The selected children will become little International (Poland) compared Wadah activities in for interaction. This was based on feedback received from “Ambassadors” from their districts and in this way help to Indonesia with that in Poland. “It is amazing to listen -- attendees of the WADAH Gathering who felt more time develop their villages and indirectly teach their parents of how big the problems and it is not just a matter of giving was needed to hear more details of their work. Dates will. a better life. This would prepare them physically and but to empower women to be self-sufficient. It is a different be announced later in the year. mentally. “Small things can lead to big things”, she world from Poland, a different type of poverty and The second is a Multi-talent performing arts contest believed. mentality though it boils down to the same principle”. which will give the opportunity for neglected children to Mrs. Hashim says that she is not creating anything At the closing dinner at le Meridien, children from the participate. new. “All ideas come from day-to-day happenings, we just “This is already in process with Mrs. Desi Saptanti SOS villages in Bali, Lembang in West Java, Jakarta and have to recognize their potential. We should see that they appointed chairman of the national committee. Children are sustainable and reliable, and we must be accountable FSP in Yogyakarta performed an operetta which from grassroot level families whether offsprings of and professional in what we do”. captivated the audience's attention. scavengers, labourers, motorcycle drivers, whoever, if they She sees this also as efforts to contribute to the self- A bazaar held outside the hall by WADAH-supported have multi musical talents, singing, dancing and playing sufficiency of the nation after 64 years of independence. stakeholders promoted products from their areas. Not only an instrument, can compete. “Shoot for the Moon and even if you miss you will did it attract buyers but promised sustainability for the “The FSP-SOS Children's Villages will set up land among the Stars” is what guides Mrs. Hashim to future. committees in all districts and audition children,” Mrs. higher achievements. Hashim announced. “They will visit villages and explain It is this belief and attitude to life that prompted Mr. Achievements about the event and conditions. To qualify the children Hari Notowidigdo, an old family friend and businessman, For Mrs Anie Hashim, the Wadah Gathering was a should be well behaved, disciplined and attend school to congratulate Mr. Hashim, on the occasion of his wife's culmination of the efforts of more than 2 decades which from 1st grade primary to secondary school”. The event is birthday celebration in Jakarta , to say that “he had married a woman of substance”. she and her husband, Mr. Hashim Djojohadikusumo, had scheduled sometime in June or July 2010. The sessions in progress. been involved in. Its focus is on education and empowering the people at the grassroots to better themselves. In their presentations the coordinators could stand proud before an audience as to their achievements, the obstacles and challenges they faced in striving to educate children and empowering families to improve their conditions. “This is exactly what I wanted to achieve through this Gathering: the coordinators empowered to move to a higher level and broaden their vision and inspire the audience. They were articulate even though speaking in Above: Sara Hashim public for the first time in such an upmarket location,” Djojohadikusumo at the microphone. A lively selling opportunity at the Bazaar. enthused Mrs. Hashim. “What next?” Mrs. Hashim was asked. Her reply: “I Right: Performances A Spring of Hope will continue what I started and make them sustainable at the Closing Dinner. What was most remarkable in these areas, according to projects so that one day they can be independent”. some of the overseas participants were the smiling faces During the 3-day Gathering, many in the audience Above: A joyous moment as children pose with WADAH coordinators, board members at the Closing Dinner. and happy children. “Wadah is like a spring of hope in the voiced their desire to be involved to help but “I want real Below: Field trips to, from left: Penjaringan, Bekasi Riverside and Kampung Beting. middle of despair and poverty, motivating the people”, said commitment, reliable and dependable,” she asserted. At Mrs. Joan Fulton of USA who also found girls more the closing dinner she moved amongst the guests to outstanding. announce that one donor had pledged funding for a badly 5 4 'It is obvious that people are proud of what they have needed health centre in Yogyakarta. Comments Comments

From Shawna Yap, Malaysia Yes, humankind finds it easy to adjust to what is beautiful, good and comfortable but very difficult to adapt to something more difficult, much less and simpler than what we have experienced. An Eye-Opening Experience We, at UKDW, felt a responsibility seeing the great energy of those who serve the community so that this My experience at the first Gathering in Jakarta was an eye-opening experience and I was so happy to be able to share it became a subject of discussion amongst friends from the university of how can we plant such a feeling of empathy, with my husband. service and social spirit in our students. Since I have been back to KL, I have been telling everyone from Korea, USA, Malaysia, etc (my friends and my husband's Their work is not so easy, but something extraordinary, work that takes not only time, energy, cost, but more friends and people my husband works with). than that –LOVE. Besides the sincere attention that does not expect any thing in return other than to see those I have written to Oprah and to CNN (Talk Asia) telling them about Anie's foundation and I hope to hear from them soon. they help become free from the heavy pressures of life , even for an instant. I can see the bright future for WADAH and I am so honoured to be part of it.

From Teresa M. Ganzon, Managing Director, Bangko Kabayan Inc., Philippines From Ninuk Mardiana Pambudy The Power of Vision and Synergy More Awareness I was very impressed with the WADAH Gathering because I could hear directly the voices of the people who The WADAH Gathering was an opportunity to hear and meet individuals who were inspired by a singular cause, that work at the grassroots, helping people in their communities without differentiating between ethnicity, race , religion is to be of help to their fellowmen, especially those in need. It was all about the power of vision and synergy – the and classes. I am also impressed by the progress and personal struggles at the grassroots work which carried out by coming together of the various actors with WADAH – which was also powered by another individual's (Anie) desire more people could increase the help for our needy brothers and sisters to use the gift of not only wealth but charisma and energy – to make a difference in the lives of countless others. My suggestion is that at the next opportunity for a meeting more time is given to those who work at the grassroots For those of us who are in various types of development work, it was a moment of affirmation that we are not alone to give more details. Also for WADAH to give a helping hand to bring about an understanding to the community of and that many others --- both in the grassroots as well as in the corporate world, are doing their part to make a dent their rights as citizens in social, economic and political matters. Foremost for women and children who suffer from in seemingly insurmountable problems caused by poverty. The Gathering was a shot in the arm and a reminder that abuse by families, people in their surroundings, community and the state with the awareness of their rights, they can no matter how small our efforts might seem to be, we CAN make a difference. fight for a better future for themselves. From Alfredo Turno, Redeman Resource Development Inc., Jakarta A Noble Endeavor From Suriya Veeranathan, Singapore I believe you have inspired a lot of people with your WADAH venture. I just wish and hope that more Indonesians Noble Souls will follow suit or at least join you in your noble endeavor. People from diverse backgrounds, from continents near and far, speaking different languages, brought together by common interests and objectives, diverged and flowed into the Receptacle of WADAH. From Tata, East Indonesia Coordinator, Family Strengthening Programme (FSP ) Filled with curiosity and enthusiasm, they all came together wanting to know , to contribute and to take back the knowledge and understanding of what WADAH is all about and how it achieved the honourable yet difficult task of A Pilot Project reaching out to the 'unreachables'. I see the WADAH Gathering as a pilot project which can expand to other areas, both local and international. I too was one of the fortunate ones to hear, see and most importantly feel the rhythm of compassion that vibrated on Through sharing dialogues, local leadership could help coordinate human resources. each and everyone of the volunteers who had selflessly and sincerely contributed and are still contributing towards a The 12 panelists at the dialogues shower leadership and motivated the audience as to what was happening. common cause of helping the unfortunate and the not so fortunate. The bazaar held during the 3-day event opened the market, even though on a small scale, to promote the areas and Throughout the 3 days I was in Jakarta, one particular, well known saying was constantly in my mind --'I complained boost their economies. that I had no shoes until I saw a man with no feet'. It dawned on me that so many of us have built a web around us, with each thread representing the different pursuits of our lives. All if not those of these quests that we go after are in search of materialism, happiness and enjoyment which are predominantly self-centred around us and our family. From Adi, Coordinator, Bekasi Riverside Community In our search of things good we do not have time to stop and reflect that there are people out there who are less fortunate, who may not even have a roof over their heads, no food to fill their stomachs and no education to give them Sharing Experiences hope, that the only choice they have is to be poor and to live by what providence has bestowed on them. Each with a The dialogues during the WADAH Gathering could be taken as a reference and alternatives to solving problems. different story to tell, There are things that they have been deprived of which we, the more fortunate ones take for The visit to the Bekasi Riverside encouraged the community and made them more enthusiastic about what they were granted. doing had value. WADAH, the Receptacle of love and compassion, weaved together by loving hands, bonded by selfless devotion, We can compare and learn from others. With regard to health and education issues, we can look for solutions guided by integrity and trust have become the answers to the voices of the children who need books and cultural through new strategies. For sure we have more friends in similar situations with whom we can share our experiences education to build their future, to women who need hope to move on and change their fates, to youths who want to fight the punishment of poverty they were born with, and much more. With volunteers and supporters, each embracing a common passion with pulsating convictions, WADAH has From Bambang and Insi, Duta Wancana University extended its reach, to help and lift the thousands out of their miseries into the comforts of its receptacle. These are the worthy and kind individuals of WADAH, who have put thoughts of their own future far behind them so that they can Learning from WADAH build the future of others. It is all about sacrifices, kindness and empathy. Such noble souls with noble thoughts and admirable feats. The unsung heroes, the wingless angels and beacon of With the WADAH Gathering held in a luxury hotel in a city known as the capital city, we are certain that not hope. I bow my head low in respect to one and all, who in any way or another is associated with WADAH, for your many of them (the participants-Ed) had enjoyed such luxury , but at this time for them it became a reality. dignified deeds, your gallant endeavour to overcome poverty and battle the misfortunes of others and, most importantly, Listening to the experiences and challenges they faced to raise the livelihood of their communities has touched for your relentless pursuit to make a difference in their lives. My reverence to WADAH's patron Ibu Anie Hashim our hearts, that we ask ourselves: “What have we done to help others compared to them who are now telling us Djojohadikusumo who made it happen in her own generous, praiseworthy and positive ways. about the grief and joy, obstacles and support, burden and motivations that they experienced in the service of others?” 6 7 Comments Comments

From Debbie Pappas, USA From Joan Fulton, Spain/USA A Ripple Can Turn Into a Wave Complexities of the Local Environment

Dear Anie, Upon receiving the invitation to the first WADAH Gathering in Indonesia a lot Stepping off the plane into the Soekarno- the look of the people around the of people thought “Oh no not another place to go where I have to give money.” Hatta Int'l airport was a moment of project. Those involved were all very For those of us who chose to answer the call we had an incredible three days of excitement: a familiar place, confidence positive, those around were clearly learning about the three villages in Indonesia that WADAH has chosen to give in knowing that people from your skeptical, especially the men and even their support to. organization would help us (having lived some women. The illegality and non- through it before I knew there was existence of these people really The WADAH meeting was not presented to us as a fundraiser but as a forum to nothing to worry about), having fun in perplexes me. It reflects how an educate the guests as to the troubles facing the families in need in Indonesia and in spotting the other people that matched administrative restriction can lead to turn to get the thoughts and ideas from the guests as to what could be possible the names on your list of attendees that social distortion that seems to be solutions to many problems. were on the same flight but we did not growing exponentially. If the The first day we had three separate programs: Education for Women & Teenagers” know each other so we could not say administrative issue could be “Health for Women & Children” and “ Community Development". hello, beginning to feel the heat of the addressed, it would reduce the flow of tropical air and the confusion of jet lag, people outside of the official support At the end of each round of discussion, the floor was turned over to the guests and then not knowing really what we systems. These people are essentially Ms Debbie Pappas who in turn asked their questions and shared their thoughts. would be doing for the next two weeks. Ms Joan Fulton “illegal” immigrants in their own For the second day we were divided into three groups to go and visit the three sites: country. Anyhow, it shows how ·Penjaringan, Kampung Beting and Komunitas Pinggir. I had the privilege to ride from the airport to the hotel with complex the issues really are, like a ball of tangled strings, Wioletta and hear her personal story of how she got to and you cannot figure how to start to unwind the ball. I was fortunate to visit Komunitas Pinggir where Mr. Adi Hermawan has dedicated his life to helping the families that know you. I also got to know of yet another way in which live in this area. Imagine an area where multimillion dollar homes are on the riverfront and mega malls are on the other you are helping people in another corner of the world. We What was clear those two days and which was reinforced side. In between lay a garbage dump, those houses with over 175 families. got to know each other better. over our travels was the importance of the project leaders. Upon arrival we were brought to the schoolhouse that WADAH built for the village. Inside many children were on Their human touch and drive combined with the the floor happily having lessons. It was 11:00 in the morning so a member of our group asked “Why are these children not We arrived at the Meridien, a first class international hotel resources and discipline of WADAH, and precedents, are in regular school?” and quickly changed to go to dinner. Our second sensation critical to the success of each program. As you always say, was of stepping into an elegant “village” house. The giving money is not the answer. To help is a much deeper Our translator replied: “This is their school, these families cannot afford the books, uniforms and school fees for their music, the white faces of the musicians, the delicious food, and more complex process to be long lasting. It was good to children to go to local schools, plus they are not allowed to go to regular schools as they have no addresses.” familiar faces for me of your friends and family that I have have the presentations during these days. Another person asked: “Why don't the parents get jobs. They are surrounded by malls and stores? Are they just too had the privilege to meet and travel with over the years, lazy?” Hashim's family, all the new friends and colleagues of yours The gala dinner was an impressive culmination of the to meet and to begin to get to know, as well as to see old “official” part of the visit. Food, costumes, performances, The translator replied: “How can you get a job when you have no birth certificate, to get a birth certificate or living friends from Geneva, in particular Debbie and Ethel. speeches, everything was first class and fascinating papers you have to have an address. What can these people put as their address Garbage hut #2? They have lived here Another Wow. some for three generations with no papers. It is hard to get work that is why they are thieves and street vendors.” Bandung, a long drive for a short visit. The countryside Adi is working hard to help these local families to get credentials, to educate their children, to try to give these people The next two days were a very well orchestrated was refreshing after the pollution of Jakarta. The terraced a means to support themselves and to have pride in themselves. introduction to the food, the people and the projects that hills were beautiful. I would have loved to see more of the WADAH is working on. The “market” gave us time to area. The centers were well designed, attractive, simple, After the trips we all met together to share our thoughts and ideas for future help to the WADAH group. There were a taste and explore results of the projects of WADAH but flexible, and useful. The music was enchanting. The idea lot of tears and anger with the governmental system in place. Anie very graciously pointed out that poverty occurs in all we did not realize that yet. We were only at the first level of of reinforcing traditional cultures is essentially to countries, not just in hers and not to be too judgmental towards the local government. WADAH was there to help people the “onion” of experiences. With hindsight I realize maintaining one’s identity in this world of globalization, in need and not play the blame game. Throughout the events, a lovely market place was just outside our meeting hall. everything was being introduced to us in a very deliberate which in my mind in leading to cultural homogenization, a Local women from various WADAH supported villages were there selling their crafts and food items. What a treasure manner. Should I be surprised? The purposes of these two pity. So, bravo! The children of this band will be cultural trove! WADAH set up a coupon system so that there was a universal currency. The vendors turned in their coupons at days were many. We “international” participants could ambassadors tomorrow, or even today. Also, you are the end and received their profits. What a wonderful way to prove that these people wanted to be treated with respect and only begin to see the complexities of the local offering them careers and opening doors that they would dignity. They were not looking for handouts, they just want a chance to be productive and support their families. I met environment. These first two days gave us a glimpse of the have never seen before. quite a few special women who were very proud of their handiwork and their heritage. As they well should be. issues. In conclusion I feel very blessed to have been a part of this special conference and I hope to do as much as I can to raise Flying off to Bali in a private jet reflected the contrasts of Having already been to the river project and the bay Indonesia and the world in general. We were totally awareness to the plight of these people. project (I forget their real names), I went to see the school spoiled and yet enjoyed every minute of such an One simple act of kindness can cause a ripple that turns into a wave that can crash open any closed door. of the “red light district” workers. This project was experience. I unfortunately fell ill and did not see the SOS Let's all be that ripple. interesting for me because it was at an earlier stage and I Children's Village. That I seriously regret. I think the idea could compare it to the other two, plus the ones near Ibu of reconstituting families and not aiming for adoption a Bakker's. The enthusiasm of the children and their very wise solution. It avoids that feeling of not belonging to 8 mothers was heartwarming. What struck me as well was a strange culture or even family. 9 Comments Comments

Meeting the young fellow from the UK was also very From Wioletta Hatak, Youth For Christ, Poland From Jocelyn Altwegg, Switzerland interesting as well as he talked about the challenges and opportunities of doing his business in Bali. Afternoon tea “Sacrificial Love” Angels, Dreamers and Amazing Talents will never have the same meaning after our visit to the Bulgari resort. The small incident of no sake in the made my first steps on WADAH. Another good idea of our delightful friend be no language differences! She restaurant later that evening sensitized me to another veil Indonesian land and Anie. One never knows what she is up to or where but might come racing through the covering the country. The visit to Bali was short and must Ii m m e d i a t e l y w a s when we realize the enormous amount she is able to mountains looking like a “Hell's go back to know the area better. overwhelmed by the richness achieve it is amazing. When I think that with little notice Angel “ but we all know for sure of colour, smell, and shape. we found we could organize our pets, families, jobs and that she is one of God's True Jogjakarta is an interesting town that I would love to spend All was so new to me. All was luggage and head off to the other side of the world not Angels when she gets down to so exciting. All was so more time in. The visit to the river community and the really knowing what we were expected to do. For almost business ! undreamed of. There, I was, potential site for a new health center put us right in a live two weeks we visited what seemed like ALL Indonesia. - Tata. At first I thought she was a in the country of my decision. Once again our eyes were opened to a Yes, it is a huge country, spread out over so many islands man and then I realized she is a microworld between the river and a main street. Most dear friend, mentor and supporter – Ibu and forests. Cities so dense you could read all of Harry strong, confident young woman people will never know what is being done to Potter in the traffic jams and yet feel so small in the middle who will surely be perfect for the change/improve the lives of people there. A n i e H a s h i m Djojohadikusumo. of a forest. Strangely the busy city traffic was quieter and role coordinator of family Ms Jocelyn Altwegg. There I was in the more “Zen” then the forests as 250 million people have to strengthening. Ricardo's dream is Then the traditional puppets, the biofuel, the home world that I only knew be somewhere, maybe amongst all those trees? strong and we need many more dreamers. Martin Luther cooked cakes. Small projects, making a difference. The from her stories and Those people that “don't exist “? As it turned out it King's dream was to have the first black president for the key here is learning by seeing, the example, and little by there I saw those was actually these people that are the most special for Anie U.S.A. Sometimes one can become almost over possessive little. Improvement does not come overnight, it takes stories lived by real and that she had brought us to see them. For us now they about our children but in the end the children will use consistent work, and can come from a simple idea. The people in real settings. do exist .They live, dream and want to survive. They are their own vision, in the meantime they need a parent to minister and the women of the camping. The bag makers. What were those exactly as we are and I am convinced that if fate had push them. The batik makers. Everyone wanted to show their wares stories? They were the wanted otherwise they might even have been doing more - Bekasi was so beautiful and welcoming. Sorry, my idea and thanks to you they have pride in themselves and in stories of multitude of for the future of our world than we are. I have seen homes of the balloons for the tiny tots was a really big mistake ,the their improvements. u n d e r p r i v i l e g e d that were without what I consider as basics yet they were poor little darlings were so overwhelmed all dressed up people whose lives neat and charming and their owners were as welcoming waiting for us to arrive and be on their best behavior for all were changing for Ms Wioletta Hatak. Up and out at 4 a.m. still more wonders awaited us. and proud as the best of hosts. I ask myself how many of us of these strange people. I should have kept them for the Borobodur. To think how old this place is and how better because they used, not abused, the opportunity of developing their practical would appreciate a group of strangers trooping through my older children. When they went bang we must have been important it is as a teaching spot for Buddhism. It is hard to house. I have seen happy children with so much artistic taken for terrorists! The older group, the first of what imagine the impact it would have left almost 1,000 years skills, education, and living conditions that they received thanks to WADAH projects. They were the stories of people talent and a vibrant sense of fun when so many of our would become so many examples of amazing theatre ago! who had very little themselves but believing the principle of children are bored and have no idea of a future. We asked a talent, has left me a great souvenir of shared giggles .What sowing and reaping, they generously sowed their time, love, little boy with bright intelligent eyes what he would like to better base for setting up communication then laughter? Visiting the center of the arts, and more than the things we savings, and talents among the most needy in their be when he was grown up and he hesitated, overwhelmed But that would not have happened if there was not bought, it was fascinating to see the dedication to the arts community. And they reaped the gratitude of those whose with the possible choices and answered: “ don't know existing already a strong background of confidence, and the culture of the people we met there. However, here lives changed because of those sacrificially giving “heroes”. (then with a huge smile) SOMEONE !” security and solidarity that was coming from all the adults, I started to get a feeling that social goals started to mix Finally they were the stories of “those heroes” who could Firstly we had not realized how much had already been teachers, community helpers or simply curious parents with commercial objectives. Perhaps it was more the lead their lives of passion and experience an amazing change put into place. We were swept along smoothly from that watched us and chaperoned us during our visit and personalities of the people involved. It is such a fine line. in themselves, others and their communities only because conference room to artisanal markets to tea or exotic really made us feel they would happily welcome us back somebody else's passion was to stand alongside them and lunches and dinners and back to hear more stories and again. As we went back to Jakarta, I was feeling smaller and equip them for their mission. Only because somebody else videos with people proudly telling of the enormous and - Beautiful faces quietly, patiently believing they are in smaller and the issues bigger and more complex. I felt an believed that what really makes the world a better place is at very worthwhile work they are quietly and modestly the right direction. I'm sure they are that is how Anie least one heart overflowing with selfless love. And that person urgency to move ahead with these projects. I felt there was achieving under what most would consider as hopeless found them and WHY. And what beautiful views over for many years has been faithfully nourishing such loving a veil of something, I cannot tell, but like something was conditions. But these people totally believed in a positive Waduk Pluit Basin towards the city, the best in Jakarta! At hearts so that they could keep beating in good and bad times, suffocating the economic life in particular with Western future and that was so contagious. Not once did we hear a first the smell hit me like “warm” draft after the air con. In tendencies. in hope and discouragement. That person – herself being a Hero has been passionately bringing up a new generation of tone of despair or doubt and never did anyone even ask for the bus then the elegance of the whole discovery simply heroes. Anie Hashim Djojohadikusumo – her name is - and I help. They had not come from their fieldwork for help but made it all float away. Indonesia is a rich country with a long history. These am honored to know her and most grateful to be one of the to share their achievements. They spoke so well and - The opening with Her Highness Queen Kanjeng Ratu! projects will help give a fresh hope, skill and perspective at non-Indonesian women that she has been equipping for over 8 without notes. They were totally into their subject. The Who better to have alongside to encourage and the grass roots. I just hope their energy is suppressed by this years so that I, too. could live a life full of miracles. entire presentation was professional from the beginning to understand Anie's present goal? Such an intelligent “grey” feeling I got in Jakarta. Hence, the urgency. What did all those stories teach me? That whether in the end and. woman, mother of daughters, and married to such an Poland, where I come from, or Indonesia where I spent 7 most Here are some of the little things that were special for important traditional leader. It was so wonderful that she The experience of these days was driven by the people that incredible days of my life, there is only one way to approach me. Some are things that concern my own professional agreed to be part of it all. Bravo! we were with and those that we met. An amazing group of the impossible and obtain the best possible out of it. This way experience. - The poor translators had a long hard job but they also international people that were a privilege to meet and get is called ' sacrificial love' - because “where there is such love, made us smile and realize they weren't machines as they to know. I have to thank you immensely for thinking of me miracles always happen.” And I could see those miracles Angels carefully translated Joan's(U.S.A.) question into to participate in this and look forward to helping more in incarnated in the participants of the WADAH gathering. I think she was called “ Bidan”. Next time I have a baby English!!! It actually took longer than the original! Breath-taking. Mind-stirring. Heart-changing-such was my 10 whatever way. I would love to have her as my midwife. Again there would Another gem was when a quiet spoken woman came 11 WADAH experience. Comments

1. Children most at risk of losing the care of their timidly up to the mike to ask a question. So softly that comparing the enormous difference in the living styles and families are the target group. without thinking of turning off her switch the well consequences. I definitely am not saying Living Standards 2. Children have access to essential services for their meaning translator could be heard saying “ I just can't , for me, these are based on dignity coming I believe from LISTEN to this woman“ which I'm sure was not quite what the “ home” education and the role of a parent. I feel that Indrajani healthy development. she meant to say. We as outsiders were a bit hesitant to this is one of the strong concerns that Anie has understood 3. Families are empowered to build their capacity to stand out with questions and we certainly didn't want our so well. No matter what the language, religion or protect and care for their children. suggestions to be taken as advice as everyone is obviously nationality, the basic dignity comes with a feeling of 4. Communities are empowered to respond to the not only doing their best but doing a great job without us. belonging to a Caring Family. situation of children at risk and their families. - All the speakers were calm, clear and obviously had - Indonesia is a country of amazing talents in the Strengthening Families 5. Partnerships are built to achieve common goals. their subjects totally in hand and no notes! Not even any performing arts. This is an area where young people with 6. Ongoing planning, monitoring and evaluation sign of nerves in front of such a big and important audience interest and artistic gifts could combine what could then hough not an orphan, Indrajani Prawoto, has makes programmes relevant and effective like True Professionals should be! become a professional career and at the same time from childhood been exposed to the unfortunate, - Sorry the V.I.P table lost a guest leaving a hole but as we encourage the respect and continuity of ancient from orphans staying at the SOS Children's “The target,” said Ms Indrajani, “was for every child in were at the next table we did our best to expand into the Indonesian traditions. T empty space. We are very good at that! We were delighted Village and street children. Her father, Mr. Agus Prawoto, an SOS village, there should be 9 under the FSP. In to be with a perfect view of the whole performance. TALENT COMPETITION was the founder of the SOS Kinderdorf Indonesia, starting Indonesia alone there are 1100 SOS children so the target Watching Hashim so touchingly impressed with his The idea of a talent competition held once a year with with the first children's village in Lembang, West Java. is to help 10,000 under the FSP and already that number family's “homage” when he had thought perhaps it all was a jury consisting of e.g. a representant of the general Now she is Coordinator of the Family Strengthening has reached 6,300 children and expected to expand to the Anie's project and nothing to do with him. All so well public, someone already traditionally respected as a Programme (FSP) of the WADAH Foundation in ratio of 2000/ 30,000 by the year 2016”. orchestrated by a delightfully efficient Sara. The other traditional performer, someone in the modern-day cooperation with the SOS Children's Village Indonesia, as Currently, there are 8 SOS Children's Villages in compliment came with the quick understanding by a true performing media and perhaps each year the previous of 2008. Indonesia, starting with Lembang, then Semarang, professional political candidate, immediately aware of the winner. This could cover music, the fabrication of musical “Actually the Family Strengthening Programme is not Cibubur near Jakarta, Maumere (Flores) and in 2005 not to be missed occasion for a rally speech even as he instruments, dance, singing, costume and make up etc something new”, she explained. “It was started expanding to Banda Aceh and Meulaboh in Aceh humorously admitted it had not been his intention but with scholarships to cover the costs of a year's training in sporadically by SOS Kinderdorf International, among province and Medan (North Sumatra). finally …thanks to beautiful Anie, he simply couldn't whatever way could help their careers. The candidates resist. You are probably all disappointed in the results? should be coming, I believe, through the WADAH others in Somalia, to meet the needs in the villages during The Hashim Djojohadikusumo Family Foundation Personally I would have not been comfortable for the network with the idea being that of a goal for children of the long war years when thousands were starving and (YKHD) which was already helping slum areas around security of the family that we have got to love and would no future to have a future. I would offer to work towards health care was urgent. At the SOS Children's Village in Jakarta from the 1990s, spread its assistance to the SOS not have wanted to fall into the hands of some jealous this in any way as someone helped me into the world of Lembang we worked with the community to run Mother villages in 2006 and the WADAH Foundation became “weirdo”. If I have any political observation it is to do with theatre many years ago and I know well that talent is a and Child health centres involving SOS mothers. In 1994, more involved in 2007, its attention more on the FSP. politics and religion which has never worked throughout wonderful gift and we artists desperately want to share. We the Year of the Family, each SOS village took care of a “FSP uses a Child Status Index (CSI) to qualify history. I did appreciate Hashims' brother sense of humor all need a lucky star to come our way . family outside the complex, providing the means for a children for admission, judging the family's needs, health, and easy speech making. My career is supposed to be over and many other livelihood, renovating houses and access to school for the education, emotional ties and physical being. Depending - Sariwangi community hall and school with its beautiful talented people need to take my place but I would like to children and their needs. In Semarang, Central Java, the on this index, the type of assistance needed is decided, windows. So cool and calming like its architect. Of course offer whatever I earn from the remaining income of my FSP social centre was established in taking into consideration the environment, culture, social that inspired us to “jazz up” the marvelous Angklung classes to go towards this idea and would be very willing to children's orchestra and the children giggled right along offer any future help in any way if needed, Anie knows I am 2003.” surroundings, religion, economy and activities. At child with us. The children all looked so healthy after their city serious and I definitely believe in the talent in the centres tutoring ranges from planting, fishing, poultry contemporary, I wanted to think of a way to get all the city performing arts of Indonesia's young people, be they girls Establishing the FSP farming, even music, dancing and handicraft,” explained children there for a break. However as Anie said so wisely: or boys! We were so impressed with the quality of the The idea of the FSP was Ms Indrajani “If your destiny is to be in the city then start by making music and dance performance at the gala dinner and the born when SOS found that where you live better and more beautiful”. I did wonder Anglung concert. BUT … as I believe absolutely that a the needs of the poor were Coordinators about the use of so many computers and what liberty the gift should always be received with a gift no matter how bigger that it could respond Coordinators to supervise activities are mainly young students will really have to choose their future small and everyone feels they have something to give then to, these were the children volunteers who help to pinpoint families in need. Now a reading material? It was all a touch too controlled for my perhaps the winners could take on the role of helping in living with parents and it new structure has been established under the SOS- style of teaching! I have always believed that learning to turn to train and hand down the tradition to another? needed to standardize its WADAH cooperation on FSP, with Ms Indrajani as the read was to enable us to have the liberty to read others A Pakistani woman friend was fascinated when I told points of view so we could compare, reflect, consult and her about what WADAH is doing and she told me in her assistance programme. Coordinator for FSP in WADAH. On the SOS side Mr. decide with the possibility of even changing our earlier language WADAH means blessing. She is a doctor for In 2002, at a Directors' Tatang is the National Coordinator and Ms Tata as the decisions. women. M e e t i n g o f S O S Regional Coordinator for eastern Indonesia. Mr Tatang We visited an example of micro-business by the village The S.O.S. children's houses in Bali were so “family”! K i n d e r d o r f also coordinates the western region of the country. women and one lady was proudly standing next to her It would be good if some of the old family members could International held in Many of the volunteers are students and some from the spotless tiny shop counter, which was empty so I asked come back to stay sometimes to give a little break to the Nepal, a strategic FSP villages. “They get training in different trades, where her product was. She smartly replied with a proud “Mums” from time to time or for a student from the city to plan was formulated capacity building and how to apply standards according to smile “I have sold it all! “ have some quiet study time before exams. I had a great aligning SOS and the CSI, as well as learning how to inspire children to be - It was very interesting for me as a “ westerner “ even if I chat with a young girl called Diri and her little boy “No.1” FSP worldwide. more creative, and teaching parents child protection do happen to have been brought up in Australia, was Will he one day also become Someone ? 12 The six-point regulations. 13 standard of FSP “With the assistance from WADAH, new programmes outlines: focus on economy for the family such as making tools, carpentry, cooking, cycle repairs, microfinancing for Some people believe that needy children are the women, marketing of products, education and victims of injustice. That is true but Ms Indrajani learnt healthcare,” related Ms Indrajani. “There are from her father that there is something higher than justice: scholarships offered by WADAH for those who want to LOVE. In love ther is always justice, but not vice versa. study or improve their skills. Schools are being renovated Not only was her father, Mr. Prawoto, the founder and and pre-schools and multi-purpose halls being built in national director of SOS-Kinderdorf Indonesia but her Yogyakarta and Medan”. husband, G. Hadijanto Nitihardjo, succeeded him in 'Ibu' Yuli To keep track of all the work by the coordinators and 1997. They have one young daughter. assistance, a secretariat has been established by WADAH Ms Indrajani has been dedicated in helping others and the Pillar of YKHD in cooperation with the Duta Wacana University in has participated in many social, health and educational Yogyakarta. activities for children all over Indonesia such as after the tsunami in Aceh in 2005 and helping refugee children Indrajani Prawoto from East Timor in 1999. As a Past President of the Rotary Ms. Yuliani Tri Astuti Ms Indrajani learnt from a very young age to Club, she is also active in various social activities. understand the problems of children and help needed. “As She holds a Master's degree in Sociology and I was close to children I learnt to understand them, playing Antropology from the Padjadjaran University in Bandung. with children from different economic and social Earlier she won a scholarship to study German at the s Yuliani Tri Astuti is well suited to the work of a for students, schoolbooks, furniture, even building repairs. backgrounds. My parents had taught me not to judge Goethe Institut in Goetttingen, Germany and returned to philanthropic organization such as the Yayasan Soon it included monetary assistance to teachers for their people by their appearances” and she was involved in finish her Bachelor's in German at the Padjadjaran MKeluarga Hashim Djojohadikusumo (YKHD) or livelihood,” related Ms Yuliani. many of the SOS programes. University. the Hashim Djojohadikusumo Family Foundation. All this she showed was well documented with ledgers by Unassuming, yet elegant in her Indonesian “Muslim” attire, schools on assistance received and expenditures, complete “Ibu Yuli” as she is called as the Executive Organizer of the with receipts. foundation has been keeping tabs on all the assistance How they value the assistance, she found out was during a distributed by the foundation to schools, libraries, poor visit to a state elementary school in Banyumas when she and communities and much more. Not only is everything neatly Ms Mia, another member of the Hashim philanthropic recorded and filed but she keeps in personal touch with the organization were greeted with banners welcoming them and Aan, Overcoming Child Trafficking hundreds of people involved.“My work is not limited to thanking Mr. Hashim for his contribution from 1990. “I was weekdays but I can be reached on my mobile phone any time, further amazed to see all the furniture that was donated had an Fajar Lestari looks frail for her 17 years but contribute articles to the local Kedaulatan Rakyat daily. even during weekends and holidays. My laptop goes documentation giving names and dates. There were behind that appearance lies a determination in Soon she became involved in teaching children to read everywhere with me,” said that soft-spoken lady. welcoming speeches and, of course, I was expected to reply. Her dedication to her philanthropic work she says is So from then on I had to be prepared to address schools during spite of years of distress she had undergone as a and the child centre “Cavau Lestari” was named after her. A something that she acquired through years of working with my visits”, she reminisced laughingly. This remains her most victim of child trafficking. That is before that term became In 2007, at the age of 15 she became the youngest a national and worldwide phenomenon. While it is still the Djojohadikusumo family although her first job was with a unforgettable experience. coordinator of the Family Strengthening Programme commercial company, as a typist. This was for Mr. Hashim's To date there are 62 schools on the YKHD.list receiving widespread, baby buying and selling was not considered an (FSP) and attended the Children's Congress at the SOS grandfather, Mr. Margono, after finishing school in 1974. different types of assistance including computers and it is Ms offence in those early days and seen more as a private Children's Village in Lembang. Not satisfied with her While working she received a scholarship from the Yuliani's responsibility to manage the distribution of money, matter. talent in writing, she became an announcer on the local Yayasan Hatta (Hatta Foundation) and attended a secretarial material and services. Now with the establishment of Aan's case did not make any headlines. It was a matter radio and took up an advocacy for children. “I don't want school “Tarakanita” for 2 years, in the evenings. WADAH, responsibility is shared with Ms Retnaning Tyas, of poor parents “giving” not even “selling” their new-born to see them suffer like I did,” she says. Ms Yuliani served with other members of the the foundation's chairperson. baby for an exchange of money to pay hospital costs and to This year Aan was selected in a nation- Djojohadikusumo family fostering close bonds. In 1990 she was sent to the Bell School of Languages in Cambridge, Other Assistance help the family's needs to survive. It was not even an wide contest as an Indonesian Youth England, to follow a one-year course in English. This served While the foundation focuses mainly on education, it has adoption! Leader, also responsible for Children's The girl does not remember her earlier years, but after her in good stead when she joined “Comexindo”, a trading also expanded to libraries, maintenance of heritage buildings, Protection by UNICEF and the Ministry company of Mr. Hashim which had a large international work museums, the Imogiri royal cemetery in Yogyakarta, mosques, she was about 4 she was put to work and often wondered for the Empowerment of Women and force in 1994. It has been dormant since the financial crisis in churches and provided relief aid to Yogyakarta when it was why she was treated differently from the other children in received the award from the President of 1998. struck by an earthquake in 2006. YKHD has also made the family. Yes, she was fed and sent to school but there Indonesia on World Children's Day on July However, by then she was already asked by Mrs Anie donations to universities (Gajah Mada University, University were always the daily chores. 23. Hashim to the social work she and her husband had been of Indonesia, Duta Wancana Christian University) and is It was only at the age of 12, when she was in secondary Aan's parents are now self- involved in such as assisting schools in the Banyumas and concerned in the protection of the environment and rare school, that she found out the reason when her natural employed with help from FSP, Kebumen districts of Central Java. It became her duty to visit animals. parents arrived to “buy” her back. It had taken them so her mother selling chicken them, also to supervise the maintenance of the ancestral An unusual segment under Ms Yuliani's management is many years to accumulate the sum needed as they were noodles and her father a resting place of the family in this area. the assistance that YKHD had made to the Military Academy still very poor themselves, living in the Gunung Kidul area carpenter. At the behest of Mrs. Anie Hashim she became involved in the form of musical instruments and attributes to the on the outskirts of Yogyakarta. in assistance to the Penjaringan slum area in northern Jakarta. marching band, for the music band, 108 computers, CCTV, When YKHD was established in 2006 the social work LCD projectors, library furniture and renovations, books and Moved to Bantul, Aan was discovered by Tata expanded to other areas and, then, with the WADAH cooling appliances. (Martanti Endah Lestari), an activist for the poor after the Foundation it multiplied even further. Now in her 50s, “Ibu Yuli” cannot see herself working in a Aan Fajar Lestari area was devastated by a small tornado. She was admitted commercial undertaking where relations are more formal. “All to school and under Tata's tutelage became involved with Assistance to Schools the people I come in contact with have become friends, from many projects. Her writing talents were enhanced by a “The assistance was wide-ranging, from pre-schools, the poor in the villages to the high ranking executives. I am 14 journalistic course and at the age of 15 she could elementary and secondary schools and covered scholarships always accessible to them”, she concluded. 15