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Attending SEWF25: Wadah’s Attempt to Create Strong Social Entrepreneurship

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At the end of October, Paula and Lilik Juniarti from the Wadah Foundation and Wadah Cooperative, returned from Taipei, Taiwan, after attending the Social Enterprise World Forum 2025 (SEWF25). This biennial event, that attended by more than 1,000 participants from 73 countries, has successfully brought together the global social enterprise community. SEWF25 (27-31 October 2025) […]

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The Inspirative Story Journey of Uswatun Khasanah: Cultivating the “Cultural Flower” in Demangan Village

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Uswatun Khasanah, or more familiarly known as Mba Atun, lives in Demangan Village, Argodadi, Sedayu, Bantul. She is a graduate of the Indonesian Karawitan High School (SMKI) of Yogyakarta and majored in Dance Arts in 2012. Atun’s love for dance blossomed during her teenage years. For her, dancing is more than just a simple pastime;

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Endang Sulastri from Sofifi, Transforming Fish-Based Products Into Opportunity

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If you have ever visited North Maluku Province, chances are that you might be more familiar with the city of Ternate than Sofifi. Originally a village in the North Oba District of Tidore Islands City, Sofifi was designated the capital of North Maluku Province in 1999, during the presidency of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Eleven years

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“Celebration of Life 2025”, Celebrating Life and Creating Independence

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The Wadah Foundation consistently upholds its unwavering commitment to community empowerment, focussing on the pillars of education, health, and economy. Inspired by the enduring spirit of compassion and generosity of Ibu Anie Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Wadah once again proudly presents its annual event, “Celebration of Life 2025”. This year’s theme, Angels and Founders, was conceived and

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Sangiran World Cultural Heritage: Synergizing for Village Preservation and Development

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Since August 2024, the Wadah Foundation has been a key player in the Sangiran Early Man Site area, fostering collaboration among the community, government, universities, and museums. This partnership aims to preserve global cultural heritage while promoting community prosperity. Through this collaboration, the community is expected to leverage its potential and address its challenges. Sangiran,

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Learning Educational Innovation from MIT, Wadah’s Experience at J-WEL Week 2025

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Boston, 26 April – 1 May 2025 — The Jameel Community, from Saudi Arabia and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA in 2017 established the Jameel World Education Lab (J-WEL MIT) as a connection point, portal and laboratory for co-creating new ideas. Every year, this Education Lab organises two workshops called J-WEL Week involving

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The Story of Mrs. Eka, in the Free Nutritious Meal Program

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Eka and Bulgogi Chicken: New Knowledge, New Skills Eka Lia Sari, also known as Eka, is a housewife from Kampung Beting. She has been participating in the free nutritious meal program since February 2025 at the Kampung Beting Nutrition Fulfilment Service Unit (SPPG) under the Wadah Titian Harapan Foundation. The Dapur Gizi (Nutrition Kitchen) Manager, Ricardo Hutahaean who also the Head of the Kampung

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The Successful Story of Mang Dede, a Farmer from Arjasari

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Mang Dede’s nursery in Arjasari Village, Bandung Regency, West Java has been busy since the morning. The nursery is now nurturing 80,000 tomato seeds and 30,000 eggplant seedlings ordered by farmers from around Bandung Regency and other regions beyond West Java Province. With the support of funds obtained from the Yayasan Wadah Celebration of Life

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