From a Small Kitchen in Makassar, Ammar Begins Building His Future
In a modest kitchen on Jalan Barukang 3, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Ammar began his struggle. Since his father passed away two years ago, he has been the backbone of his family. Every day, he cooks food to sell, which his cousin then markets. The business ran as it was — without financial records, without planning, […]
Cutting a New Path: How a Former Juvenile Detainee Rebuilt His Life through Barbershop Business
Every child deserves a second chance. That belief lies at the heart of Ages’s story—a former child in conflict with the law (ABH) who now runs a small barbershop with steady hands and a clear sense of purpose. After completing his rehabilitation at the Class II Special Development Institution for Children (LPKA) in Bengkulu, Ages […]
PKBI Bengkulu Expands Access to Healthcare and Skills Training for Women in Prison
Behind the walls of the Class IIB Women’s Correctional Facility in Bengkulu, hope is quietly growing. The women serving time here are no longer seen merely as inmates, but as individuals with rights, potential, and a future. Through the INKLUSI Program, the Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association (PKBI) Bengkulu provides services that directly respond to their […]
PRYAKKUM Brings Social Justice for Persons with Disabilities in East Nusa Tenggara Village
In a small village in Southwest Sumba Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, a major transformation began with something seemingly simple: data collection. Before 2023, persons with disabilities in Kadi Wano Village lived in the shadows of social injustice. They were not recorded in village data, not involved in development planning deliberations, and left out of various […]
More Than a Clinic: How a Bengkulu Health Centre Became a Safe Space for Women
In Kepahiang District, Bengkulu, the Kelobak Community Health Centre (Puskesmas) was unusually busy one morning. Inside a small, blue-walled room labelled “One Stop Service and Learning (OSS&L)”, women from nearby villages gathered—not only to seek medical advice, but to share stories, ask questions, and support one another. Some inquired about reproductive health, others sought help […]
Women’s Credit Union in Bengkulu: Saving, Learning, and Rising Together
Each month, a group of women gather at a village cooperative in Karang Anyar, Kepahiang, Bengkulu. But they don’t come just to deposit their savings. These meetings are filled with laughter, shared stories, and collective learning. The group calls themselves Credit Union (CU) Cendrawasih, a savings and loan cooperative born from a spirit of solidarity […]
Kartini’s Spirit: Norkhalisa, A Rural Woman Driving Change to Prevent Stunting
In a remote village in South Kalimantan, Norkhalisa is proving that rural women can play a crucial role in development and policymaking. With support from ‘Aisyiyah through the INKLUSI Program, she bravely advocated for better healthcare services for children experiencing stunting. Her efforts led to the village government committing to allocate a dedicated budget for […]
Kartini’s Spirit: Fitri and the Women’s School for Youth on Sabutung Island
Fitri, a young woman from Sabutung Island, South Sulawesi, founded the Women’s School for Youth as a space for learning and empowerment for young women in her community. Her initiative began when she was unable to join the Women’s School— a program developed by KAPAL Perempuan—because she was still too young at the time. Determined […]