Wadah at 6 a Letter from Lola (Grandma) Robin Lim Introduction

Vol. 7 No. 1 | April 2014

Wadah at 6

A Letter from Lola (Grandma) Robin Lim

Introduction to Yayasan Arsari Djojohadikusumo 2 | April 2014 | Editorial

FOUNDER Anie Djojohadikusumo

Message from the Founder BOARD OF ADVISERS Janti Notowidigdo Warm greetings to you all dear friends and readers. Dewi Djarot Tuti Mashuri Last January 25, Wadah Foundation officially Yekti Suradji turned 6! Over the past six years of Wadah Foun- dation’s existence, we can claim that we truly have CHAIRPERSON lived by our motto, “We grow to serve, and we Retnaning Tyas serve so that others may grow together with us.” SECRETARY In the past, we were proud to tell everyone about Paula Stella Nova Landowero the 5 communities that we have been directly assisting. Today, as we look back and recount the TREASURER number of communities that we are now directly J. Cecilia Parengkuan supporting, we are happily amazed to realize that Lilik Djohan we now have 15 communities under our wings. This remarkable growth has only been made WADAH YOGYAKARTA possible through all your dedication, cooperation and support. CHAIRPERSON Despite this achievement however, I am happy and proud and yet sad at Insiwijati Prasetyaningsih the same time. I am sad because the extent and number of the least, the lost and the last continue to grow and is seemingly insurmountable. How- SECRETARY ever, I am proud and happy because we know that in our own little way we Noeryati are able to help change the course of life and fate of the marginalized in the communities that we support. TREASURER Bambang Purnomo Hediono Today, I, together with my colleagues at Wadah Foundation, are even hap- pier to acknowledge that despite all the challenges that we face in pur- WADAH INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT suing our mission, we know that we are not alone. We are able to achieve what we have aimed for not because we are good nor we have the neces- SECRETARY-GENERAL sary experiences to back us up but because we have the faith that gives us Alfredo P. Torno III hope. We have the trust of the people whom we work for and work with, which all the more gives us the confidence to pursue our mission. You all WADAH EUROPE have helped us translate these into action thus we are able to give the peo- Nathalie Bellosat ple whom we serve brighter future to look forward to. WADAH INDIA “With faith, there’s hope; with trust, there’s confidence; with action there’s Babli Kalha future,” this is our new found philosophy that we now live by. WADAH PHILIPPINES Now, as we continue to embark on what we have sown the past six years, Tina Ferreros together we are able to put together the building blocks that help us reach our almost impossible dream. And with you, our dear friends and new- WADAH SINGAPORE found members of this ever growing Wadah family, we are even more in- Lim Choo Hin spired, motivated and confident that we will be able to scale greater heights in serving others.

Once again, thank you everyone for your unceasing support! Publishing & Copyright WADAH Foundation Please join me in lifting our thanks to God Almighty! Editor Alfredo P. Torno III

Co-Editor Catrini Pratihari Kubontubuh

Anie Djojohadikusumo Graphics & Layout Design Founder Alodie Faye Torno

Printing Billy Bismarak & Fahrul Rozi Editorial | April 2014 | 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Message from the Founder From the Editor’s Desk 3 From the Editor’s Desk 4 Trip of a Lifetime 6 From the Heart of Bhutan In this edition of the Wadah Newsletter, we are featuring the highlights of the 6th Anniversary celebration of Wadah Foundation. Wadah @ 6 tells us 8 Maiti Nepal: Survivors’ Haven of our journey, milestones and impacts we have made not only in Indo- nesia but also in other parts of the region. This will be gleaned through 11 Wadah’s Response to the the testimonies from our representatives in India and the Philippines as Challenges of Globalization well as from our partners Tuloy Foundation in the Philippines and Maiti Nepal in Kathmandu, Nepal. 13 WADAH at 6 22 A Letter from Lola Robin Lim Also featured in this edition is a photo essay on the relief efforts at the disaster-stricken islands of Visayas in the Philippines as jointly under- 30 Messages from VEST/P3S Participants taken by Wadah Foundation and Bumi Sehat. Heart-wrenching photos and accounts of our efforts will give you our readers an idea of the over- 32 A Joyful Reunion whelming extent of the disaster and the much- needed support of the survivors. 33 An Introduction to Yayasan Arsari Djojohadikusumo More testimonies from participants of P3S (Pelatihan Pengembangan dan Penguatan Sukarelawan) or VEST (Volunteers Enhancement and Prof. Sumitro Djojohadikusumo 34 Strengthening) Program and the reunion of Bahagia Group was held last Resource & Learning Center Jan 15 to 17 in Megamendung, Cipayung, West Java were also shared in 36 Wayang World Puppet Carnival 2013 this edition. 39 Wadah Global Gathering 2015: Also included are the experiences of four (4) Wadah Coordinators when SAVE THE DATE they visited Wadah partners in Bhutan and Nepal more specifically Maiti Nepal and Tarayana Foundation; a testimonial from Sophia Lopresti a very young volunteer from the USA and a story about the National Semi- nar conducted at Universitas Katolik Parahyangan where Wadah Patron, Photos courtesy of: Mrs. Anie Djojohadikusumo was the keynote speaker on the second day of the two-day seminar.

Adi Hermawan Vol. 7 No. 1 | April 2014 Arsari Duta Semesta Afief Riyadi Through our newsletter, we are also sharing with you the logo of Wadah Alodie Faye Torno Global Gathering and a reminder for everyone to save in your calendars Hasan Azhary Kiswanti our next WGG in 2015. Sophia Lopresti Ricardo Hutahaean As we have mentioned in our last edition, we are also sharing with you Robby Reppa Wadah at 6

Robin Lim A Letter From Lola (Grandma) more about the Yayasan ARSARI Djojohadikusumo (YAD) through their Sophan Ajie Robin Lim works and initiatives. As an introduction to YAD’s programs, we are fea- Stephani Dania Introduction to Teresa Maniego Yayasan Arsari Djojohadikusumo turing here the Wayang International Festival which it sponsored last September 2013.

Last but not the least, let’s all welcome YAD Executive Director Mrs. Catrini Kubontubuh as the co-editor for this newsletter.

Enjoy reading everyone!

Yayasan WADAH Titian Harapan (WADAH Foundation) Alfredo P. Torno III Midplaza 2 Level 2 Editor Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 10-11 Jakarta 10220, Indonesia Phone : +62 21 570 7789 Fax : +62 21 570 7630 Email : [email protected] Website : www.wadahfoundation.or.id 4 | April 2014 | Volunteers

Trip of a Lifetime

by Sophia Lopresti

Before the summer of 2013, my passport was empty. everything about the people – their smiles, laughs and Immigration officers don’t stamp for day trips to Canada gasps, their perseverance and hope – everything. I or cruises to Mexico after all and I had never been thought that day in Penjaringan would be the defining anywhere else. The longest plane ride I had ever taken moment of my trip, but I was still so far off. was 5 hours but I was about to embark on a 21-hour trip from DC through Tokyo to Jakarta. On the plane, I At Gita Eklesia Orphanage in Ambarawa, the days were imagined how the trip would be, the people I would normally long – out of bed at 6 in the morning to see the meet and the language into which I would be immersed. kids off to school and into bed at 11 at night – yet the However, not even 21 hours of daydreaming was enough time felt short. Our days in Gita Eklesia were spent by to prepare me for the experience I was about to have. singing, trying to learn traditional dances, baking cakes and exploring nearby places. A couple of activities in At Arsari Al-Hidayah Penjaringan Community, I learned particular still stand out in my mind. There was an unfor- that faith, no matter what religion it is tied to, is the best gettable afternoon where we all spent together teaching/ friend of optimism. I learned that children, no matter learning the song, “We Can” by Jesse Ruben. Long after where they grow up, are the same: older brothers play our lessons were over, you could hear, “you can, you jokes on their siblings, kids stick to other kids their own can, you can” and “I swear, I swear it’s yours,” (the lyrics age and they know better than to talk to strangers. I was of the song) echoing throughout every corner of the a stranger there at first, so they were certainly unsure orphanage. Another memorable experience for me was about approaching me! The first little boy I met just when I taught some of the boys to play “Cat’s Cradle.” stared… then ran off to get some friends, and yes, they We all sat on the mats in the music room for about two stared too. Bravery comes in numbers though, so even- hours playing this string game in a circle, eating beans tually they approached me and grew comfortable with straight out of the pod and acting out conversations. We my presence. A little boy then, with slight inhibitions, had taken to charades as our form of communication, took hold of my hand and led me around the community. which looked absolutely ridiculous but we managed to I was stunned by the surroundings but fell in love with get our points across and it always ended in a good laugh. Volunteers | April 2014 | 5

At Gita Eklesia orphanage in Ambarawa

There was a time when we accompanied a group on a trip you can care for 75 siblings. I learned that it is not how a to the traditional market (where we were met with more person is different but how we are all the same that mat- staring) and took an hour-long bus ride to the nearest ters. They made me realize that the level of happiness of movie theater. The funniest part of that evening was a person is not dictated by the amount of material pos- when other boys in the movie theater were staring sessions one may have. I was gifted with such life lessons at me, a few of the boys I knew told them (in Indonesian without even realizing it. of course), “Stop looking at her like that. She’s with us.” Hearing those words, “She’s with us,” that was when I felt As I stepped back in the United States, I received the lat- really accepted there. est stamp on my passport, getting my total number for the trip to 5. (YAY!) I knew though that the stamps on my At Eklesia, I taught them the English language, a song, cat’s passport and the souvenirs I bought in Indonesia weren’t cradle, even American Sign Language, but they taught the only things I was bringing home. Everything I learned me so much more. They taught me the true meaning of through WADAH on this trip will stay with me for the rest unconditional love and how to have such a big heart that of my life.

Sophia with children at Penjaringan 6 | April 2014 | News

RT HEA FROM THE TAN OF BHU by Sophan Ajie

The first time Azhary and I were told that we will be going to Bhutan, we were actually a bit scared. We were scared not because of possible peril or danger in Bhutan but because we were not sure how we would be able to communicate with the locals, specially those in the remote villages. We may both look like Bhutanese but we definitely don’t sound like them. To overcome our feeling, we psyched ourselves up by remembering what Ibu Anie constantly reminds us at Wadah: Service knows no language. When one uses his heart in doing service, the recipient will definitely understand what he means. Ibu Anie keeps telling us that the language of the heart is a universal language, a language that cannot be learned in school. So this was what Azhary and I used while we were there. We communicated through our hearts.

Bhutan is popular for using Gross National Happiness (GNH) as an indicator to determine the quality of life of its citizens. Beyond all wealth and economic prosperity, they give pri- ority to their happiness. During our short visit to Bhutan I can say that this GNH concept works. In most countries (if not all) where economics is the tool to measure the quality of life of its citizens, they are very much pressured to figure out what they do not have and tend to forget what they have. People are too busy looking for ways and means to increase their economic wealth and status, thus some resort to corruption, to stealing and engaging in illegal activity. Bhutanese society is a society with an uncomplicat- ed lifestyle. For them, happiness is not measured by

Azhary and Ophan with the staff of Tarayana Foundation News | April 2014 | 7 RT HEA THE TAN OF BHU

Getting acquianted with the locals Outside the Tarayana Foundation office

wealth, power or social honor. The gauge of happiness is the hurdles that we encounter in the communities that we in being grateful with what they have and in being true serve to what these mothers and fathers have to go through to oneself. They don’t complain about the limited pub- in their daily life, I can say that ours is nothing compared to lic facilities, lack of human resources and slow economic them, and yet they don’t complain. For most of us who live growth. Bhutanese find their happiness in being able to in the city, we always complain about the hardships that we share what they have. This is what we observed in Bhutan. encounter, no matter how minute they may be. We should learn from them. Our visit was made possible through the assistance extend- Another learning during our ed by Tarayana Foundation. visit in Bhutan that I would like The staff and officers of Taraya- to share is that people usually na Foundation were all so very spend their entire lives trying warm making our one-week so hard to find happiness, using stay enjoyable and hassle-free. certain standards, and yet over Our visit to Rukha village, one there, happiness can be achieved of the villages that Tarayana just by being grateful for what Foundation looks after, took we have and by being able to us 4 hours by foot to reach. utilize these gifts as a source of There, we were touched to see strength and to everyone’s bene- mothers taking great pains fit. I remember this passage that and sacrifices having to walk changed my life, “Your wealth for 4 hours everyday just to lies wherever your heart is.” At Rukha Village where we met villagers who walk their kids for bring their children to school. 4 hours to get to school Such noble commitment is We would like to thank Ibu Anie truly admirable and praiseworthy. They believe in the im- and the Wadah management for giving us this once-in-a-life- portance of education making it a valuable legacy that time chance to travel to Bhutan. We consider it both an oppor- they give to their children. It is their hope that with educa- tunity and great privilege. We will never forget the valuable tion their children have a better chance at a better future. lessons and experiences that we learnt during our visit. We Meeting this mother and her child in Rukha made me feel as also would like to thank Tarayana Foundation for being such if I was awakened from a long slumber. It was a reality-check gracious hosts and for receiving us with open hearts. We have for me. It also made me realize how lucky we and fellow found a new family at Tarayana Foundation. Kadinchey la. volunteers in our communities are. If we were to compare

With Tarayana Foundation staff At Samthang Village 8 | April 2014 | News

MAITI EPA N L : SURVI VORS’ HAVEN

On Sept 15, Ricardo Hutahaean and I took a 15-hour flight them from getting it. Women and children have to work to from Jakarta en route to Kathmandu via Kuala Lumpur. While meet the subsistence needs of their families. still on board the plane, we were already in awe to see the majestic view of the Himalayas. After clearing with the immi- Human trafficking is a threat to all women, both young and gration and customs bureaus, we were received at the airport adults. In some cases, girls as young as 13 have fallen prey. terminal in Kathmandu by Sabin Gurung of Maiti Nepal. It was In most cases, they are tortured and abandoned, especially a sunny and hot day, which matched the warm reception that when they have contracted dreaded diseases. In this situa- was accorded to us. This opportunity given to us by Wadah tion, they consider themselves lucky to be rescued by Maiti Foundation filled us with much excitement and gratitude. Nepal, and to be housed in their centers for eventual reinte- gration into society. Although we’ve heard much about the tremendous works of Maiti Nepal in advancing their cause against the trafficking Maiti also takes steps to prevent human trafficking and takes of humans, seeing it first-hand is altogether a different story. in abandoned children. They also conduct their prevention The close encounters with the survivors as well as the heroes efforts in cooperation with police authorities, especially in behind this wonderful organization opened our eyes to their impoverished villages and along the borders. They go from amazing work. house to house, village to village distributing leaflets and pamphlets to conduct awareness campaigns. Maiti Nepal At the Maiti Nepal Center, there stand a school building, of- Maiti Nepal office was our first official stop in Kathmandu. fice and dormitory. A huge room at the ground floor of the There, we were briefed about the conditions of women and dormitory houses abandoned children and/or children that children in Nepal. Poverty makes Nepalese women and chil- have been rescued. At the time of our visit, there were 25 children prone and at a high-risk to being trafficked. Most of dren being looked after by four mothers who are also survi- the women and children especially in rural areas remain un- vors. The entire facility is being maintained by volunteers and educated as there is scarcity in access to education and even students who are studying at Maiti Nepal. where there is access, their economic condition prevents News | April 2014 | 9

MAITI EPA N L : SURVI VORS’ HAVEN by Adi Hermawan Adi visiting Teresa Academy

Adi given the opportunity to speak with the students Sonja Kill Hospice, Gokarna, Kathmandu

Our next visit was at the Sonja Kill Hospice which is about 2,310 kilometers away from Maiti Nepal. This is where survivors with life-threatening diseases stay. The survivors themselves provide upkeep of the facility, planting vegetables and rice and harvesting milk for their daily needs. Survivors are also taught to make handicrafts which are then sold in the market. Despite their illnesses, survivors at the hospice are made to feel that they can live a normal life and regain the sense of humanity that they have lost. Maiti Nepal in Nagdhunga Adi and Ricardo going door to door to help promote anti-human trafficking guidelines Here, at the district border where inter-city buses stop, Maiti Nepal volunteers who were once trafficked themselves work together with law enforcers. These volunteers go into the buses and identify passengers who are possibly being trafficked. This is done as a precautionary measure to abort human trafficking even before the buses cross the border. In the area, Maiti Nepal has set up sentry posts where pictures of missing persons especially children and women are shown.

It was very interesting to see the commitment and spirit of the volunteers in their fight against human trafficking. Maiti Nepal’s efforts in forging good relationships with law enforcers and working with them side by side are a huge step forward in effectively combating human trafficking. Ricardo with Maiti Nepal staff and volunteers 10 | April 2014 | News

Ricardo with Maiti Nepal staff and a police officer at the border check-point

Nawalprasi Prevention Home, Musahar Tole and Transit Home Mahespur

Adi and Ricardo at the Maiti Nepal Prevention Home On day 5, we visited the Nawalprasi Prevention Home in Musahar and had dialogues with the volunteers who are also survivors. In this place, they are given education and taught skills so that when they later return to their respective villages they can continue to live normal and better lives. Learning is interesting as that they are given the insight and knowledge about human trafficking so that they can become volunteers who can raise awareness in the community when they are sent back home.

We also joined the volunteers going from house to house to conduct awareness programs to the community, especially the women. This is how they prevent women Ricardo at the India-Nepal Border (Nepal side) from getting trafficked at the community level so that they won’t get easily lured by sweet-talking predators. Nepal and India Border

Next, we visited the border between Nepal and India. Here we also participated in monitoring the border posts along with the Nepal police and volunteers and wit- nessed how the volunteers take an eagle look at everyone crossing the border, eyeing potential human trafficking victims. During our visit, the volunteers identified two women about to go to India without any clear purpose or destination. As the oversight at the border is quite lax, allowing everyone to easily move in and out, supervi- sion at the Nepal side needs to be keen, strict, rigorous. Adi at the India-Nepal Border (India side) - With reporting from Adi Hermawan News | April 2014 | 11

L-R: Ami, Dr. Sukawarsini Djelantik, Prof. Robertus Wahyudi Triweko, Ibu Anie, Retnaning Tyas, Yekti Suradji, Janti Notowidigdo, Catrini Pratihari Kubontubuh, Tuti Mashuri WADAH’S RESPONSE TO THE CHALLENGES OF GLOBALIZATION by Dania Stephania

Globalization does not only create a variety of advancements, but as well as challenges of this changing times. There are many challenges faced by the various actors of international relations including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), “To be a global organization, one of which lies in the organization’s approach to empower with a global outreach while the marginalized and address problems of humanity. using local wisdom..” Wadah Titian Haraparan or Wadah Foundation is an Indonesian NGO working in the field of community and ~ Ibu Anie H. Djojohadikusumo women empowerment through education. Wadah addresses these challenges through the incorporation of local cultural wisdom in all of its programs.

In a National Seminar sponsored by the Master of Social Sciences (MIS) under the Graduate Program of Parahy- angan Catholic University (Universitas Katolik Parahy- angan or UNPAR) held at the Graduate’s Hall of UNPAR on November 30, 2013, Mrs. Anie Hashim Djojohadiku- somo was invited as the keynote speaker on the 2nd day of the two-day seminar. The topic of the Nation- al Seminar was “Development in the Globalization Era.”

In her speech, Mrs. Anie Djojohadikusumo or Ibu Anie, as she’s popularly addressed, focused her talk on “Wadah’s Role in Development in the Era of Globalization.” In tack- ling her topic, she particularly expounded on “Empowering Communities in Confronting Globalization” in which she raised the importance of keeping local wisdom in every program that they implement. In her talk she stressed that local wisdom should only be viewed as a heritage that should be kept and perpetuated but as could be used as an effec- 12 | April 2014 | News

tive tool in educating the youth. Keeping the local wisdom alive will also enrich youths sense of values. It will also teach them to change their critical way of thinking and keep in their hearts the importance of maintaining local wisdom for the next generation to come.

Wadah believes that empowering a person is not only by increasing ones capability to help oneself and the people surrounding him but also to educate oneself on how to build a character that cares for the people that sur- rounds him and be able to grow with them. In addition, Wadah does not only see the importance of educating the children but also the parents, especially the mothers,

Ibu Anie presented Wadah books to Dr. Djelantik and Prof. Wahyudi because the mother is the one that spearheads the development of children in becoming responsible individuals.

“We grow to serve and we serve so that others may grow together with us” is Wadah’s motto. WADAH will continue to assist and explore the potentials of women and children as well as the community so they can grow together with them.

The seminar was attended by the Rector of Universitas Ka- tolik Parahyangan Bandung, Prof. Robertus Wahyudi Triwe- ko and Head of the Masters Program in Social Sciences, Dr. Sukawarsini Djelantik. Also present were members of the Wadah Board of Advisors and Executives, coordinators and partners. 125 students were in attendance comprised of students from Bachelors, Masteral and Doctoral programs who come from various universities in Indonesia.

Dr. Djelantik introducing Ibu Anie as the speaker

Pdt. Wiji Santoso answers questions during the open forum 6 | December 2013 | News Feature | April 2014 | 13

WADAH at

Last January 18, 2014, Wadah Foundation celebrated its 6th Khadka anniversary at JS Luwansa Convention and Hotel. More than shared 500 guests attended the celebration which included the their Ambassadors from India, Singapore, France and the Charge greetings d’affairs of Lebanon. Also in attendance were legislative to Wadah candidates of Gerindra Party (Great Indonesia Movement) all and expressed over Indonesia as well as some friends of Wadah from here their appreciation and abroad. to Wadah for its support to their organizations. From Indonesia Rev. Widji Santoso Apart from the speeches of Pak Hashim and Ibu Anie, testi- and Mrs. Christina “Rista” Da Guer represented the Wadah monies from Wadah International representatives, interna- communities and partner ogranizations in Indonesia. tional partner organizations and local partner communities Children from Arsari Arjasari welcomed guests through highlighted the event. Mrs. Babli Kalha of Wadah India and an endearing beautiful Sundanese dance. Audience was Ms. Christina Ferreros of Wadah Philippines gave their respec- treated with an astounding Rampak Gendang number tive testimonies about their activities and experiences with performed by the children from the Wadah community Wadah. Mr. Jose Perez III represented Fr. Rocky Evangelista of Cibodas6 Lembang. Closing the program was a choral Tuloy Foundation in the Philippines, 2011 CNN Hero of the Year rendition by the kids from Gita Eklesia Orphanage, a Wadah Robin Lim of Bumi Sehat and Maiti Nepal Director, Bishwo Ram partner from Ambarawa, Central Java. 14 | April 2014 | Feature News | December 2013 | 7

Message from Babli Kalha

It is an honor for me to be amongst such distinguished persons and to be able to address you. May I begin by sharing with you a few thoughts on life and the gift of love. What is life? Is it simply to be born to exist and then to pass on or is the meaning of life the ability to give and cherish? God has given us this gift of life as a human being and therefore there must be a meaning to this. Of course, to pray to God we ask for strength and courage. We ask for forgiveness, but in this we also pray that he gives us the courage to share with those who are not so fortunate like us. I very strong- ly believe that Ibu Anie and the Wadah foundation are one such instrument through which we are able to transfer the spirit of love, sharing, caring, giving and understanding to those less fortunate than us.

All that Wadah has achieved in these six years is entirely because of the inspiring leadership of Ibu Anie and her team. These are our unsung heroes. And when I say inspiring, may I on a personal note share my journey of sharing, caring and giving and doing things together to all the deprived sections of society in Asia and if I may say so, achieve our objectives with Ibu Anie. globally.

I first became involved with this well- known and illustrious Wadah has been able to achieve an enormous amount family of Indonesia—the Djojohadikusomo family. Both my of success in the last six years by giving succor to a large husband, who was the then Indian ambassador to Indo- number of people all over the world. For example, Wadah nesia, and I were travelling to Jogja from Jakarta and on has teamed up with Barefoot College from India in part- the plane we met with the late Dr.Sumitro; whom my hus- nership to train illiterate grand-mothers and women to band had always admired as a great son of Indonesia. Dr. become solar engineers. Thus empowering them to light Sumitro introduced us to his son, Hashim and his daugh- up their homes and villages, so as to bring hope, care and ter-in–law Ibu Anie and with whom I developed an in- change to their communities. Wadah has also teamed up stant rapport that has flourished over the last 25 years with Maiti Nepal under the leadership of Anuradha Koirala; into a firm and an abiding friendship. I still remember which runs rescue and rehabilitation operations conducting her words: ‘Babli we can accomplish miracles by giving women empowerment, providing legal support to the with faith and love.’ She would always say to me and still needy, dispensing anti-retro viral therapy to women and does so; that the more I give the more pleasure I attain. children affected by HIV. Like this there are many similar such initiatives, for example in the Philippines, Bhutan My family and I have always admired Ibu Anie and the and Poland etc. They are equally worthy, but due to Djojohadikusomo family for what they have done and what a limited time-frame, I will not go into greater detail. they are doing not only for the people of Indonesia but for Nevertheless Wadah has become an indispensable partner and has carried out all the projects which they have undertaken with the same passion as if these had been their own; but very quietly and very modestly. I am honored and proud to be a part of the larger Wadah family as also to associate myself with the Djojohadikusomo family in their endeavors to uplift those who are less fortunate and less privileged than us. I promise in my own humble way with faith and understanding that I will continue to be always with you, behind you in whatever endeavors you take.

May I once again thank Ibu Anie and Wadah for this opportunity to participate in this event, so that we can together share our thoughts and take part in this beautiful journey of life!

Thank you and God bless all.

Rampak Gendang performance by children from Cibodas, Lembang 8 | December 2013 | News Feature | April 2014 | 15

Message from Tina Ferreros

It is amazing what friendship can do.

All I really am is a friend of Ibu Anie, yet here I am today, addressing a very dynamic and powerful group of people with the potential and the promise to change the course of history and the destiny of Indonesia--the fourth most popu- lous nation in the world--not just for this generation but for succeeding generations.

I am extremely honored and grateful. Ibu Anie knows that my public speaking days are over, but because she asked me, because she inspires me, because she encourages me, and because she nags me, I am in front of you to tell my story.

Because that’s what we do at Wadah. In all our Wadah Gath- erings, we essentially tell our stories, we share our stories with anyone who will listen, as we will listen to other people’s stories. Just as we will listen to yours.

“It has been said that next to hunger and thirst, our most commonplace occurrence. And the people who had helped basic need is for story-telling.” - Kahlil Gibran to bring it together under Ibu Anie’s direction were from different countries, of different backgrounds, with different While Wadah officially began 6 years ago, the seeds for the interests, but with one thing in common: they cared! foundation began as far back as the late 80s when Ibu Anie began to reach out to the “lost, last and the least” by adopt- In the months following, Ibu Anie gathered the same group ing and supporting activities and communities that she her- of women, as well as one member of the Djojohadikusumo self could manage and sustain. family (Aryo), to consult with them, to discuss how each and everyone of them felt about forming a foundation that Even as the family moved their business base to Europe, Ibu would address issues and concerns of mothers, wives and Anie continued to track the communities and even started women, just like them. a few more, like Violeta’s in Poland. This established three things: That the foundation After the tsunami in Aceh, when she organized a gala fund- would focus on issues affecting families: livelihood, raiser in Geneva to help rebuild in Nias, Ibu Anie realized literacy, health, community development. that she had actually brought together a group of very different individuals to make the 3-day event a success! That the work of the foundation would be carried out Please understand how remarkable this fundraiser was: not by one, but by many. Meaning, it would require there was a 3-day product exhibit, a fancy dinner, a cultural collaborations, partnerships, teams. Thus the culture of the night, in a very posh six-star hotel. In Geneva, this is not a very foundation would be inclusive, consultative.

That not only would it revolve around family, it would involve family.

I can tell you this because I was a witness to all of these. The steps that Ibu Anie took to build this force that Wadah is today began with baby steps. Putting one foot in front of the other. And that is the template that we use for everything we do in Wadah Philippines.

We started by hosting the 2nd International Wadah Gathering in Manila in 2010. Year two, where we met our partners and collaborators in the Philippines: Tuloy Foundation Streetchildren Village, Raise a Village, Dynamic Teen Company, Championing Community Children (C-3), the Visayan Forum Foundation, YLAC School and Balay sa Kabataan. Jun Ferreros, Maita Manglapus, Fr. Ned Bisu, Jose Perez III & Babli Kalha applaud Mrs. Anie for her tireless support of other organizations. 16 | April 2014 | Feature News | December 2013 | 9

Bishwo Ram Kadhka, Robin Lim, Jose Perez III, Christina Ferreros, Jun Ferreros, Maita Manglapus, Fr. Ned Disu. Babli Kalha, Anie Hashim Djojohadikusumo

Two of them have flown to Jakarta just to be with you today. Guided by the mission and vision of Wadah, Wadah It gives me great pleasure to introduce: Tuloy Foundation, Philippines began to take on more challenges, and in addition represented by the school principal, Mr. Jose “Jojo” Perez and to sustaining the relationships built up in 2010, supported Raise a Village, headed by Fr. Ned Disu. medical missions and other humanitarian endeavors with local volunteers and organizations after the following The reason we chose to work with them, out of the many disasters. December 2011 Typhoon Sendong; December 2012 worthy NGOs, Foundations, causes and advocacies is that Typhoon Pablo/Compostella Valley Landslide; August 2013 these organizations are known for their best practices. Habagat; October 2013 Earthquake, intensity 7.2; November 2013 Typhoon Haiyan. They do something that is so excellent, so innovative, so effective they are recognized for it! Please allow me to present them, they are in the room, my personal heroes and champions: Ms. Maita, Mr. Jun, Fr. Ned, The work of Fr. Rocky at Tuloy Foundation has become the once more. benchmark of institutions seeking to transform street children into law-abiding citizens of the future Efren Penaflorida Honored guests, Ladies and gentlemen, you have just met was chosen CNN Hero of the Year 2009 for his Pushcart Class- a group so inspired and empowered by Ibu Anie, that they room, bringing the love of reading to the slums of Cavite City; have decided to call themselves Wadah Cebu. Please be Kesz Valdez won the 2012 Children International Peace Prize assured I had nothing to do with this. for his work as a protégé of Efren. Cecilia Oebanda Flores of the Visayan Forum Foundatuin was awarded Social Entrepre- The hallmarks of this collaboration are: transparency, neur of the Year by Skoll Foundation in 2008, the Prix Caritas accountability, professionalism, excellence in performance. Award 2011 by Caritas Switzerland for her accomplishments Again, in imitation of Yayasan Wadah. in combating the trafficking of women and children. Fr. Ned pioneered e-learning for high school drop-outs in the fishing The work for Typhoon Haiyan hasn’t ended, and in fact, has village of Jao island in Southern Philippines, that enabled un- given birth! Giving birth is an apt metaphor because Wadah employed out-of-school youth to obtain an education, find Cebu’s partner is midwife and CNN Hero of the Year 2011 work and break out of the spiral of poverty. Robin Lim, who is Bali-based and belongs to you too!

Now, why do they like to work with us? Why are they very eager to share their Best Practices with Wadah?

Think about it, Wadah Foundation, siapa itu? Who you? Dari Indonesia, ya you’re big there, but this is the Philippines, and your Perwakilan, even if she is Filipina, we don’t know her, there is no track record.

If I may be allowed to quote Fr Rocky, “As soon as I met Ibu Anie and recognized her passion, her drive, her sincerity of intention, her personal and spiritual courage, I knew that Wadah will go places. There is no stopping of a vision that seeks only to help others.”

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I will leave it to Ibu Robin to discuss the details of what she and Wadah Cebu are doing together. Let me just announce that on January 31, 2014, Ibu Robin will take over a birthing clinic in San Jose Dulag, Leyte, one of the most hardest hit by Typhoon Haiyan. It will be the first of a chain of birthing centers we will be setting up in the poorest, most desperate communities.

The evolution of Wadah Philippines is really beyond our wildest expectations. Just look at where facilitating, enabling, empowering took us. And all very quiet, very low- Prof. Peter Carey, Prof. Wardiman Djojonegoro, Laretna Adishakti & Catrini Pratihari Kubontubuh key. It’s been an exhilarating journey that proves that in our work with Wadah, 1+1 is not equal to 2. It is equal to 100, 1,000, 10,000. There is a different mathematics in place when we devote time, energy, talent, resources to trans- forming the lives of others.

When we review Yayasan Wadah at 6, we see the pockets of success, the pockets of initiatives, the pockets of credibility that add up to a much greater sum, and begin to understand Wadah’s impact as it crosses borders, nations, races, gen- ders, creeds.

Congratulations, Yayasan Wadah on your 6th Anniversary! Hidup Wadah! Thank you Ibu Anie!

Mrs. Anie welcomes guests from the Singaporean Embassy

WADAH and YAD family celebrate the 6th Anniversary with an ecstatic cheer

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Message from Fr. Rocky Evangelista

delivered by Jose Perez III

Our celebration begins and is focused on Almighty God who guides Wadah’s mission. To all the volunteers, warriors, and friends of Wadah, thank you.

Wadah has flown to great heights and will soar even higher and faster in the coming years because of all of you, together. No one is stronger than all of us together.

The first time I met Ibu Anie and Wadah’s closest friends, I immediately felt I could be at home, the way I feel with my own family and at Tuloy Foundation. An aura of energy and a vibration of commitment seemed to have connected us almost instantly, as if like-minded people not having met for a long time, met again. The spontaneous sharing of visions brought a common “holy restlessness” to do more for the least, the lost, and the last. Dedication to their welfare with fearlessness became the dominant and unifying force. My limited visits and concrete participation in the numerous activities of Wadah were never reasons for me to feel less belonging family and Wadah, even more determined in your resolve to to this great young organization. I sincerely feel connected give more to many more of the least, the lost, and the last. in Wadah’s noble, diverse missions. For your silent and generous support for Tuloy Foundation, My constant communication with the extraordinarily I can never thank you enough, your family, and Wadah. energetic and enthusiastic founder – Ibu Anie makes Let this celebration be a tribute to the woman of the hour. Wadah’s journey as close to me as my own Tuloy Foundation. Ibu Anie – loved and supported by her family, Bp. Hashim, Barely a year after our first heartfelt conversation and after children or “my angels” as she calls them, Sara, Aryo, and In- I met the family – I said to her that Wadah will go places, dra, and the bigger Wadah family. to greater heights than many NGOs I have encountered, because of the solid foundation of the Lord Jesus in Ibu Anie. Happy anniversary! God bless and guide you for a thousand She has expressed many times who much she is inspired years. Mabuhay from the Tuloy Foundation! Mabuhay from by what I do in Tuloy. I cannot say the same because the Philippines! it would not be fair. I am more deeply inspired by her. Especially on this 6th anniversary celebration, Ibu, you are Your friend and brother, Fr. Rocky such a great inspiration and example, a million thanks. You are quantitatively and qualitatively more admirable and inspiring, because you have to overcome and bear more difficulties and misunderstandings. Here you are with your

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Message from Bishwo Ram Khadka

On behalf of Maiti Nepal, I would like congratulate and extend our sincere thanks to Ibu Anie and Wadah family on the occasion of its 6th Anniversary.

Human trafficking in recent times has emerged through various manifestations and the gravity of the problem can only be minimized by the collective efforts of all of us. The victims have to live with unimaginable anguish and this as a matter of fact, will be scarred in their lives forever. Fighting for this inhumane condition became the purpose of our life. The thousands of crying voices, the wounded hearts, the innocent faces and the scarred minds became our motivation to fight against this gruesome problem. Women must be treated equally as men and they should be given the right opportunities to cultivate their lives. With this notion, we Maiti Nepal and Wadah Foundation came together to protect innumerable children and women who are in desperate need of our help.

Irrespective of our ethnic backgrounds, culture and man- farsightedness of sustaining Maiti’s work for a longer period ner of living, Maiti and Wadah formed a family to nourish is of utmost importance. This completely confirms the lives of abundant women who are seeking help. We that friendship increases happiness and diminishes will never forget the Dashain of 2012 (Dashain is the big- misery by doubling our joy and dividing our grief. gest festival of Nepal and falls in the month of October). Our family members from Indonesia had gathered and The rescue operations are a beginning of a new life to had a memorable Dashain jointly, which would never be those women who have suffered cold- bloodedly in the forgotten. It was a cultural assimilation, get together of hands of some dreadful people. Their cries, their sorrows hearts and souls. No words will be sufficient to express and their misery will be heard and along with that the our gratitude for your invaluable contribution, Ibu Anie. perpetrators, the criminals, and the sinners will be con- victed for carrying out such an illicit and inhumane act. The most significant values of this joint family are unity, love, sharing and caring and bliss harmony. Family unity is Maiti Nepal has had a momentous journey towards regardless how bad a situation may be it will bring us closer the development of women and children today. Your together and make our bond stronger. The gifts for all the help and much needed support have made us one of members of Maiti’s extended family in Dashain proves it all. the standing pillars against human trafficking in Nepal.

On the other hand, our friendship with Wadah has We also would like to acknowledge and thank Ibu Anie and become one of the most precious gifts of life. Ibu Anie’s Wadah Foundation in assisting us with our plan to set-up an Asian Coalition against human trafficking which we are calling A-COAT which aims to help and facilitate organizations in Asia that deal with this heinous crime.

On behalf of Maiti Nepal, we extend our deepest thanks for you strength, passion and commitment. You empowered us all on the very often disempowering journey to justice.

We look forward to continuing this journey together to en- sure dignity and justice for all who are pushed to the mar- gins of humanity... where in fact humanity still survives! Thank you!!

A Letter from Lola (Grandma) Robin Lim

At the BumiWadah Medical Relief Camp and Birthing Manger Ground Zero, Typhoon Haiyan Leyte Philippines International | April 2014 | 23

A Letter from Lola (Grandma) Robin Lim

At the BumiWadah Medical Relief Camp and Birthing Manger Ground Zero, Typhoon Haiyan Leyte Philippines 24 | April 2014 | International

300-350km-per-hour winds blew this storage tank located at the sea’s edge inland and closer to the front gate.

Isabel, Leyte: Children in survival mode

On November 8, 2013, 300 to 350 kilometer per hour winds and 10 to 14 meter waves surged through the Visayan Islands leaving tens of thousands dead and millions injured, homeless, displaced, and starving. Still, three months after the disaster, few have electricity or any form of lights, there is no running water, and the people live in the remains of shacks. Poor before the storm, farmers lost their crops, fishermen lost their boats and those who work in coconut trade, lost 80 to 90% of the precious trees. Livelihood is lost, but not hope, as the people of the Central Philippines clean up the mess, and pick up the pieces of their lives. In the Waray Waray lan- A typical scene in Isabel, Leyte, after Typhoon Haiyan guage they say: “Tindog Philippines!” (Rise up Philippines!)

Nearly a hundred days after... The clean-up isn’t over yet.

The children and residents of Isabel, Leyte, line up for food and relief goods during Team BumiWadah’s relief effort: Bangon A new mother at home in Dulag, this is her house, where she and her Isabel (Rise, Isabel) husband live with six children and the grandparents. This is after they have repaired it since the storm. International | April 2014 | 25

I am writing you from Dulag, Philippine Islands, the heart of the Typhoon Haiyan disaster zone, where Wa- dah Foundation in partnership with Bumi Sehat Foun- dation is operating a medical relief camp and childbirth manger. In the aftermath of this storm (which historians are calling the largest in the world to make landfall), Wa- dah extended its healing hand, beginning in November 2013, by supporting the delivery of boatloads of food, water filters, family buckets, tarps, tools, solar lights and medicines to the underserved areas of devastation.

Setting up BumiWadah’s relief distribution outpost for Bangon Isabel (Rise Isabel)

Lola Robin peers into the new ambulance, “Here at last!” Feels like Christmas! Wadah Phils.’ Lucibelle Kyamko receives a shipment of cereal bars from Direct Relief. The U.N. estimates 3.6 million of the affected are reproduc- tive age females, with over 95,000 women pregnant and at least 15% expected to have complications of childbirth. These are statistics, but the truth is, the degree of devastation and desperation that is present here is immeasurable. This is why Wadah/Bumi Sehat’s efforts are focused on pregnant, birthing, postpartum women, babies, children and families. When disaster strikes, babies still must be born, even if the mother is homeless, unhealthy, thirsty and hungry.

Lining up for Team BumiWadah’s food & relief goods in Isabel, Leyte

Wadah Phils heroines Cecille Ong, Teresa Maniego and Lucibelle Kyamko with CNN Hero 2009 Doc Hendley (Wine to Water) at Cebu airbase before going on the road.

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Inside the birthing tent after another BumiWadah gentle birth

Waiting for medicine at the Wadah Medical Relief Camp and Childbirth Manger, in the aftermath of the super-storm Haiyan

In November 2013 Wadah/Bumi assisted Mercy in Action as they established a Medical Relief and Childbirth camp in Dulag. In January of 2014, Team Wadah/Bumi took over full responsibility for the operation and staffing of this -es sential community outreach. These are the miracles so far:

Prenatal Visits: over 1,000

Babies born in our Maternity Tent: 180 (Editor’s note, as of printing time: 212 babies, 98 in February alone)

Day 18, Tacloban Leyte: CNN Heroes Robin Lim, Doc Hendley, Efren Postpartum care for Mothers and Babies: over 500 Penaflorida with the Philippine Air Force first responders. Postpartum home visits and ambulance transport home: over 100

Primary healthcare including free medicines: over 3,000

Wound care: over 260

Numbers receiving high quality supplemental foods like “Plumpy Sup” from WFP and Food Bars (from Direct Relief International, Carmans and One Health Org.): over 30,000

Every birth is a reason to celebrate!

Wadah Phils.’ Maita Manglapus brings baby clothes New baby going home from the BumiWadah camp with provisions to a new mom at the Clinic. including a water filter and a jug of clean drinking water! International | April 2014 | 27

Some of our babies have been stillborn, but by grace and the miracle of Neonatal Resuscitation, all of the babies have made it.

Free Births: Open 24 Hours / For Labor and Delivery

Thank heaven... this stillborn baby takes his first breath!

Mothers and babies at the BumiWadah Medical Relief Camp and Childbirth Manger

Last night we received four new babies in the humble birth tent, yesterday four babies were born, and at the moment there are three mothers in labor. The Rural and Municipal Health Centers are in ruins, so they send their patients to us. The postpartum mothers at the BumiWadah Childbirth Manger have only cots to rest upon. Some nights every cot is full, and the staff gives up their own tent to shelter the families, because there is always room at this inn. We may be humble camped as we are in the remains of the San Jose Elementary School, but lives Dr. Nikko Peven-Izu sees many children suffering from respiratory problems are saved here, and hope is restored for mothers who would due to living in inadequate shelter, exposed to winds and rain, plus malnutrition. have no place at all to have their babies and seek medical care.

A new baby goes home!

Mother & baby in the recovery tent 28 | April 2014 | International

This volunteer midwife (Jacqui Aurora) worked all night, but takes the time to tell stories to the children of San Jose.

Doc Nikko Peven-Izu with miracle baby the parents named after her.

Tent village inside the school houses Lola Robin and the volunteers. Food for Saint Valentine’s Day!

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We survived Typhoon Haiyan!

Twins, breech and premature babies, have made it, against all odds. Mothers in the aftermath of disasters suffer from ‘Tis the season of love at the BumiWadah camp: Wadah’s Cecille Ong, Robin malnutrition and post traumatic stress disorder, which Lim, Doc Nikko give and get love. causes extreme hypertension, needing special care. The Bu- miWadah midwives, doctors and nurses, volunteers are on the job. Some mothers hemorrhage, the BumiWadah medical team is skilled and ready. We are open 24/7. Though we have undependable electricity, we have our Solar Suitcase from We Care Solar. We have no running water, but we have buckets and strong arms to carry water. As a team, we are tired from working day and night, but we feel so blessed to be called to serve and be part of the healing of the Philippines.

With lots of love, Lola Robin

Welcome to the world, Sweet Baby!

Thanksgiving morning at the Camp! 30 | April 2014 | Feature Messages from VEST/P3S participants Volunteer’s Enrichment and Strengthening Program/ Program Penguatan dan Pemberdayaan Sukarelawan

Rosalia Diaz, Watuturan Community

I am happy to join the event in Bali because there were lots of things that I learned and shared with other participants. I now better understand the meaning of patience and sacrifice in serving others. One thing that made me happy was the presence of a cheerful extended Wadah family although I didn’t know them before. It was the result of Ibu Anie’s efforts. Extraordinary indeed. I am now more determined to keep on motivating parents and children in our community to help improve their lives. Thank you Ibu Anie, Ibu Tyas , thank you all members of Wadah. We are very proud because we’re recognized and appreciated.

Henderika Pace Pudeng, Nangahure Bukit Community

“OUTSTANDING “ this is what I can say after attending such an engaging VEST activities in Bali. This makes me happy Elias Hemu, Magerepu Community and affectionate. I never imagined to be one of the participants in this family-like gathering. VEST activities gave me a lot of knowledge about Fortunately, I became a volunteer at SOS. Thru SOS I now mentoring children and the elderly. I became even more know the big Wadah family. They are very simple and determined in my glorious duty as a volunteer. caring like us in Flores. They are very different from other The thing that surprised me was that the activity involved Javanese people I know. Even more remarkable is that I lots of volunteers all at the same time. Everybody got his met a mother-like figure, Ibu Anie. own role and chance. We are all equal. I am proud because I was able to make new friends and I am very happy to share experiences with friends from most especially I was given the chance to join this Wadah other places. I was too excited because I was able to be in activity. I hope that I can share and give more to others Bali, even Blimbingsari. that will enrich my heart. Thank God that the SOS has this cooperation with Wadah which allowed us to have the opportunity to participate in VEST. I do hope this great activity will continue in the future. Feature | April 2014 | 31 Messages from VEST/P3S participants Volunteer’s Enrichment and Strengthening Program/ Program Penguatan dan Pemberdayaan Sukarelawan

Agustina Laju, Nangarasong Community

VEST activities were very inspiring, it gave me hope and empowered me. I feel very happy because I had the opportunity to know and learn from many friends who come from different places. I hope that when I return to my community after attending this VEST program I can better serve our brothers and sisters. I also hope they would be successful in their life and for their children to get better education.

Klara Du’a, Magepanda Community

Thank you Ibu Anie, through you we’re able to enjoy all these. May God continue to protect you in all of your good deeds especially to those like us. I am very grateful to be a volunteer. It is a noble work for which not many people are interested to do due to many factors. Some thought it would only be done by unemployed people, and others have commented that it is better than to look for a job to make money. Now I am really happy, because I was involved in a great activity like VEST which was organized by a large foundation, Wadah. It makes me wonder, why this foundation would want to invite and embrace volunteers from Flores? Whilst, in fact, Wadah is very new to us. All of these questions have been answered at the VEST program. We were included in this useful program in Marsela Somi Keban, Nawute’u Community order to know each other better. Sharing among friends who come from various places is I am very happy to be given this opportunity to join the very useful for me. It encourged me to be more excited VEST program conducted by Wadah. It was a time for in being of service to others. From this meeting we now sharing and not a training. It allowed me to reflect on know that the volunteers from other places also face myself as a volunteer in my community. This activity is similar difficulties that we encounter in assisting our very useful and memorable for me. It will assist me in communities in Flores. improving my services to the kids and the community. Thank you Ibu Anie for the opportunity you have given I hope this sharing activity will be continued in other to us. Also thanks to all the members of Wadah family & places, not only in Blimbingsari. Thank you Ibu Anie, SOS Flores. thanks Wadah, thanks SOS. 32 | April 2014 | News o m su iku ad joh i Djo Arsar Yayasan E U N I O N L R Former VEST participants reunited A J O Y F U

Happy? Yes! Very happy! This was the resounding greeting teachers and tutors in all the pre-schools that it supports. of all participants of the Bahagia Group during their recent Wadah management team will assist said pre-schools to ob- Program Penguatan dan Pengembangan Sukarelawan tain the proper registration with the government for starters. (P3S) or Volunteers Enrichment and Strengthening (VEST) program reunion. Taking advantage of everyone’s presence, Ibu Anie took the time to address the group in her own inimitable fash- The Bahagia (Happy) group of P3S class of 2013 gathered on ion. She thanked them and acknowledged their dedica- January 15 to 18 January 2014 at Megamendung, Puncak, tion to giving their utmost in their respective commu- West Java. A total of 21 participants comprise the Bahagia nities. In gratitude for their work and commitment, Ibu group which is composed of volunteers from Ambon, Se- Anie reiterated Wadah’s promise that Wadah will open ram, Ternate, Atambua, Kupang, Ende, Flores/Sikka, Klender, doors with opportunities, facilities and support in their Bekasi, Parung-Bogor, Penjaringan and Kampung Beting, journey to help them actualize their goals and dreams. North Jakarta.

The reunion allowed participants to share their stories and experiences after participating in the VEST Program in Blimbing Sari, Bali, on August 2013. One interesting story was related by Zakiyah Samal from Ambon. She shared how P3S inspired her to be more effective in dealing with children caught in the destructive conflicts in Ambon. Her experience at Blimbing Sari bolstered her confidence while giving her ideas to encourage young children in her care to be more imaginative, more creative, more at ease. Trauma healing requires not just competence but great reserves of time, energy, patience. But with everyone’s dedication, cooperation and positivity, she believes children will eventual- ly find the cure from within themselves and be rehabilitated.

Another focal issue at the reunion which animated the par- At the end of the reunion, it could be gleaned in the eyes ticipants was the education program at the pre-school level and smiles of all Bahagia Group members that they were or PAUD (Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini). As there have been indeed “bahagia” -- happy, inspired, motivated and more many breakthrough ideas and developments surrounding prepared to face the challenges in their work. Truly, it has the PAUD, Wadah made an important announcement. As been confirmed that in order to become an effective Wadah a rock-solid foundation is of paramount importance at the volunteer there is one thing that one should have --- a heart! pre-school level, Wadah will help improve the quality of - With reporting from Robby Reppa YAD | April 2014 | 33 o m o u n t us tio dik troduc ha An In jo i Djo Arsar Yayasan E U N I O N L R Former VEST participants reunited A J O Y F U Long before the establishment of the Arsari Djojohad- On October 20, 2009, it took on its current name, ikusumo Foundation (Yayasan Arsari Djojohadikusu- Yayasan Arsari Djojohadikusumo (YAD) - Arsari mo-YAD) in 2006, philanthropist couple Bapak Hashim being an acronym of the names of their three and Ibu Anie Hashim Djojohadikusumo had already children: Aryo, Sara and Indra. The parents been helping, supporting and enabling destitute but instituted this change, certain that in due time, deserving Indonesians with little access to schooling the children will take over and continue obtain an education. For over 20 years, Ibu Anie in her their legacy. own quiet, low-key manner sent scholars of various ages to schools and universities, and in several cases, The foundation’s focus is on three main helped build pre-schools, kindergartens, and primary areas, namely: education, social work, schools in squatter communities in Jakarta and envi- and the preservation of Indonesia’s rons. (This was in addition to the various humanitarian natural and cultural heritage. For this causes the couple embraced in the course of their fre- edition, we present the most recent prog- quent travels.) rams and events related to education and cultural heritage: the renovation and Known in its early days as the Yayasan Keluarga inauguration of Prof. Sumitro Djojohadiku- Hashim Djojohadikusumo (YKHD) or Hashim Djojo- sumo Resource and Learning Center (RLC) hadikusumo Family Foundation, YAD was established and Sumitro Djojohadikusumo Building at to implement, manage and oversee its development the Faculty of Economics, University of Indo- initiatives and projects professionally, with neither nesia, and the Wayang World Puppet thought nor intent of publicity or personal gain. Carnival (WWPC) 2013. 34 | April 2014 | YAD

L-R: Paul Lemaistre, Indra Djojohadikusumo, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Anie Hashim Djojohadukusumo, Maryani Lemaistre, Bianti Djiwandono, Sudrajat Djiwandono, Thomas Djiwandono, Aryo Djojohadikusumo, Budisatrio Djiwandono

Prof. Sumitro Djojohadikusumo Resource & Learning Center (RLC- FEUI)

The Faculty of Economics of the University of Indonesia (FEUI) Library was established in 1951 as a support facility for study, teaching and research at the school of economics in the old University of Indonesia (UI) campus in Salem- ba, Central Jakarta. After more than four decades of being housed in Salemba, the FEUI Library moved in 1993 to a five-storey building in its new Depok campus on the out- skirts of South Jakarta. Seven years after, with the burgeon- ing scope and function of the library, it evolved into a Re- source and Learning Center (RLC) comprising three discrete units: the FEUI Library, the FEUI Postgraduate Library and Mr. Hashim Djojohadikusumo signing the marker the Economics & Business Data Center of FEUI.

On November 1, 2008, in recognition of Prof. Sumitro Djo- johadikusumo’s major contributions to and impact on not just the university’s Faculty of Economics but the country as a whole, the FEUI Library Building was renamed the Sumitro Djojohadikusumo Building after Prof. Sumitro Djojohadiku- sumo, the father of Bapak Hashim, a founder and Chairper- son of Yayasan Arsari Djojohadikusumo (YAD).

Built in the 1980s, the building however had not once been refurbished or modernized and over the years, began to show its age, obvious wear and tear, obsolescence and de- terioration unworthy of UI’s status as the country’s premier Participants at the inauguration state university. YAD | April 2014 | 35

Renovation of the Sumitro Djojohadikusumo Bldg. (Before and After)

Before

After

Entrance

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After

In 2011, FEUI submitted a proposal to YAD for the complete renovation and overhaul of the Sumitro Djojohadikusumo Building. YAD approved the proposal and agreed to under- write the renovation of both the facade and interior of the Sumitro Djojohadikusumo Building, as well the upgrade of the Resource and Learning Center (RLC) and IT infrastruc- ture.

Begun in 2012, the work was completed in 2013. Not only Service Kiosk did the Sumitro Djojohadikusumo Building undergo a total make-over, the RLC obtained cutting-edge hardware and software as well. Before The Sumitro Djojohadikusumo Building was inaugurated on October 10, 2013, with the renaming of the FEUI-RLC to the Prof. Sumitro Djojohadikusumo Resource and Learning Center. Now equipped with a world-class library, state-of- the-art computer center, spacious and convenient reading After and study areas, the RLC boasts collections and facilities expected to develop both the hard and soft skills of the students.

At the inauguration, children of the late Prof. Sumitro Djojo- hadikusumo, Ibu Bianti Djiwandono, Ibu Mariani Lemaistre and Bapak Hashim were joined by former deans of the FEUI, former ministers, the faculty, staff and student population who were vocal and articulate in their appreciation of YAD’s all-out support of the RLC’s modernization project. The in- 3M Library System auguration concluded with a public lecture delivered by Bapak Hashim. 36 | April 2014 | YAD

Recognized as national heritage in November 7, 2003, by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organiza- tion (UNESCO), the Indonesian Wayang stands out as an oral and intangible heritage of humanity indeed. In an effort to preserve and prosper this outstanding cultural tradition, the Indonesian Puppeteers Association (Persatuan Pedalangan Indonesia or PEPADI) teamed up with the Arsari Djojohadiku- sumo Foundation (YAD) to host the Wayang World Puppet Car- nival (WWPC) from 1 to 8 September 2013. Featured at WWPC 2013 were 64 puppeteer groups from over 50 countries. Per- formances were held in such prestigious venues as the Nation- al Museum, National Monument, Usmar Ismail Hall and Taman Mini Indonesia Indah.

Participating countries included: Argentina, Armenia, Aus- tralia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bul- garia, Cambodia, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Ger- many, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mongolia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Ro- mania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Togo-Liberia, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States, Venezuela, Vietnam, plus the Euro-Asian Theatre. Indonesia was represented by: Cahyo Kuntadi, Hadi Sutikno, Apep Hudaya, Sigid Ariyanto, Sihono, and Papermoon Puppet Theatre. YAD | April 2014 | 37

“It is our hope that through this event, in which puppeteers from across the world are able to gather, we can work hand-in-hand to further develop the art of puppetry as World Cultural Heritage.” ~ Hashim Djojohadikusumo (YAD Chairman)

The wayang shadow play, first developed by the Javanese during the Hindu-Buddhist era, was used as a tool for dis- seminating cultural teachings and values. The tradition then later spread to many parts of the archipelago.

According to the Indonesian National Wayang Secretariat --better known by its acronym Sena Wangi--there are about 60 different types of wayang in the country, which include Banjar wayang and Palembang wayang. Both wayang types were cited in the revitalization and preservation programs executed by Sena Wangi and UNESCO from 2005 to 2007. Puppet Theatre Nebo - Slovania The idea of organizing the WWPC emerged after PEPADI participated in the World Puppet Carnival (WPC) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, in September 2012. Cahyo Kuntadi group from Indonesia won in the best drama category.

Standing at the forefront of efforts to preserve and popu- larize wayang in its various forms, PEPADI Chairman Ekotjip- to was inspired by Indonesia’s win and sought to organize a similar event. While WWPC’s objective is to encourage Sydney Puppet Theatre homegrown puppetry, broaden its audience, bring it back into the performance mainstream, it was important to ex- pose the wayang’s cultural and social dimensions, as well as show how wayang is studied and conserved in other parts of the world.

WWPC also aimed to instill a sense of pride among the younger generations who have yet to recognize that wayang is a precious storehouse of both historical and evolving national identity.

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Arlekin Puppet Theatre - Poland Rambling Puppets - Spain During the opening ceremony of WWPC at Taman Mini ITOU Euro Asian Theatre

In addition to the performances, WWPC 2013 conducted a seminar and a workshop. The seminar’s theme was “Puppets in the 21st Century” presented by Jerry Bickel, writer and Puppet Director Florida, USA, and Mari Boyd, Professor of Theatre, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan. The workshop was entitled “Wayang – Indonesian Puppet Art – UNESCO Heri- tage of Humanity” conducted by the “best Wayang masters from Indonesia.”

A carnival highlight was the WWPC 2013 Awards. Up for grabs were the folowing categories: best animation, best actor, best actress, best director, best scenery, best puppet design, best original performance, best film and best video, which also received USD 1,000 cash prize each. Best children’s performance, best original performance and best artistic creation category received prizes of USD3,000 cash Papermoon Puppet - Indonesia Youth and Children Theater Merlin - Romania each. The Carnival Grand Prix Wayang Award went to Ki Ca- hyo Kuntadi from Indonesia with its staging of “Pakeliran Padatsang Kusumayuda” which won a cash prize of USD 10,000.

PEPADI’s Ekotjipto stated his wish that “The convergence of world puppeteers will encourage the development and improvement of our local puppetry arts as well as international ones. One aim of the carnival is to conserve the art of puppetry from Indonesia and other countries.”

-with reporting from Zul Herman

Theatre ITOU - Euro-Asian Theatre

Children and adults alike enjoy the performance by Noisy Oyster - England Announcement | April 2014 | 39

Youth and Children Theater Merlin - Romania

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