1001 Books for Indonesian Children
Since 2002, 1001buku Foundation has been campaigning to provide equal access to books for Indonesian children. While technology and Internet...
Charity
Nationwide Measles-Rubella Immunization Campaign Kicks Off
The Government of Indonesia kicked off its most ambitious immunization drive to date this week in Yogyakarta, with aims to...
Giving Back: Volunteering Activities in Indonesia
Whether coming to Indonesia for a vacation or permanent relocation, one can’t help but admire the country for its rich...
Has Indonesia Embraced a Culture of Charity?
Across the globe, countries are promoting the act of giving to charity for all kinds of purposes. But where exactly...
Usaha KecilKU: Empowering Stay-at-Home Mothers
Choosing between going back to work and looking after the family is a tough decision for mothers, but there are...
Fiona Unity: Fundraising to the Top
From climbing to the top of Mount Rinjani in Lombok, trekking in one of the world’s top 10 toughest treks...
Peduli Anak: Lombok’ Sanctuary for Underprivileged Children
Set amid rice fields on the pristine island of Lombok is a children’s development centre called Peduli Anak, which was...
Touching Lives through Craftwork: Meet Samantha Beach
XS Project is an NGO raising awareness of environmental damage and poverty through education, best known for their innovative product...
Becak Terus: Rickshawing from Aceh to Jakarta for a Good Cause
Back in 2013, we interviewed a man brave – and some might even say crazy – enough to run from...
Rugby Expats Take the Game to Local Communities
How a conversation in a pub, with a backdrop of Christmas carols, led to orphaned girls taking up the rough-old-game...
In Remembrance of Douwe Sol
It was a hot day in Ancol for the Adidas race. I was breaking down around six kilometres in the...
An Adventure of a Lifetime: Red Nose Foundation Goes to Poland
American writer and social activist Helen Keller once said that “Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing at all.”...
Birth Certificates
When Fanta, a four-year-old girl living with her family under the toll road in West Jakarta was molested, Jakarta Police...
Custom Bikes with Powerful Pipes
A compassionate heart beats under the leathers of a Harley-Davidson rider. When you ask guys who own Harley-Davidson motorcycles how...
Inspiration Comes in all Shapes and Sizes: The Madura Library Project
Inspirational adults striving to make a difference in their communities are out there. Inspirational teenagers, however, are not as easy...
For Japan: Our Sister
March 2011: In the streets of Jogjakarta some unconventionally dressed young Indonesian men and women carry boxes marked ?Jogja Care...
Peter The Driver Sporting a Movember Moustache
Every morning for the past few weeks, as Peter Sembiring is on his way out the door, leaving to go...
Recycling in Jakarta
If you are like me and you can't bear the idea of throwing away a growing amount of plastic, metal...
The Safe Childhoods Foundation
The Safe Childhoods Foundation considers every childhood to be precious. Their dedicated team provides healthcare and aid packages to those...
Natalie Stewart
Meet Natalie Stewart. American-born animal lover, animal protector and one of the founders of Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN). ...
Travelling with a Purpose
Ever wondered what it is like to come to Indonesia for a volunteer abroad programme or contribute your time to...