For 2 weeks, the residents of Koa Village have been working together to build fences and lopo (a type of traditional house) in the area where the preschool building of Monit Fe’u is being constructed. Since Koa Village is considered a “green zone” (no cases of COVID19), the residents were allowed to gather while maintaining […]
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The “Raising A Village” Program is an initiative with a holistic approach aimed at realizing the goals of Wadah Foundation. Through the said program, a concept of strategic independence is created. Though assuring the community’s food security is one of the goals of this program, it goes beyond that. It aims to serve as a
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On 2 June 2020, Wadah Foundation, together with the people of Dusun Fatuliman, Koa Village, held the cornerstone laying ceremony as a symbol of the start of the construction of the PAUD Monit Fe’u building. The PAUD building, that has been a long-time dream of the people of Koa, is now finally becoming a reality.
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Over the past few months, the world has seemingly stood at a standstill due to the crippling effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. People’s mobility has been limited almost to a halt to avert the spike of coronavirus cases. Despite such circumstances, we cannot escape reality – life must go on. Human instincts tell us that
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The Pandemic Covid-19 Virus continues to spread in various parts of the world, including Indonesia. This outbreak has a broad impact, may it be in terms of trade, investment and even tourism. Moreover, there is also the possibility of causing a serious impact on food security. Maintaining Physical Distance Recognizing the grave threat of the spread of
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It is quite unimaginable that in this day and age, there are still many villages and hamlets in the province of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) where people still live in the dark as electricity has not reached their place. Their only source of light is the God-given natural light from the sun and the moon, and from kerosene lamps.
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From inside the NBC Library, we heard the salawat tarhim (or praise to the prophet) flowing from the minarets. It is the sign for the Salat Asr or noon prayers. It also is a sign that we must rush to the community. It was a Friday which meant there was a schedule for pendar or
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Third Batch of Solar Mamas with Paula Landowero (middle) The third batch from the solar electricity training program departed for India this Friday (22 March 2019). The group consists of 4 women – Mama Susana Maima & Mama Mariance Manilang, both from Talwai Village; Mama Agustina Maufani from Tasi Village, Alor, Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT)
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