Education

Discovering the Traces of Rewind Within Oshya

Healthcare services in North Bogor Etheldreda Oleshya Keylavan Wibowo Vieira, commonly known as Oshya, is a teenager from Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. This promising young girl, at the tender age of 10 and in Year 5 of primary school, was one of 31 participants in the first Remaja Wadah Indonesia (Rewind) programme in 2015. Rewind […]

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Building a Three-Way Strategic Collaboration: Yayasan Wadah Titian Harapan, YAD, and Scripps College, United States

Scripps College Centennial Anniversary in Jakarta There are moments in life that do not begin with grand plans, but with something far simpler: a memory, a deep affection for a place that once shaped us, and a quiet wish to share what we have gained. That is where this strategic collaboration between Yayasan Wadah Titian

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Ripple Effects: The Story of Two Women Changing the World Through Small Acts

Imagine a small stone falling into calm water. Ripples move outward, slowly at first, then growing wider. That is how kindness works – small at first, but capable of touching distant shores.  Its size never matches its echo. This is the story of two Indonesian women who prove this truth: Listyaningsih, affectionately known as Bunda

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Building Mental Resilience in Early Childhood Education (PAUD) Teachers: Mental Health Workshop for a Quality Generation

From December 16 to 18, 2025, the Wadah Titian Harapan Foundation (Wadah) held a Mental Health Workshop for 20 early childhood teachers from three communities: Despuri in Klender, Al-Hidayah in Penjaringan, and Warabal in Bogor.  This workshop was conducted as a follow-up to a mental health needs assessment for early childhood education (PAUD) teachers in

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

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

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

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

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

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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Benedikta Subiyarti, PAUD Activist Who Works in Silence

Benedikta Subiyarti, also known as Ibu Yarti, is a devoted PAUD worker. Although she is not well recognised, her efforts have turned PAUD in the Cibodas and Sunten Jaya neighbourhoods of Lembang District, Bandung, from a mediocre PAUD to one with accomplishments and recognition. Despite working in the background, she has made a big difference

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