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Vol. 7 No. 3 | December 2014

Wadah Spreads Its Wings to East Indonesia

VEST Ceria Group Reunited

FOUNDERAnie Djojohadikusumo

BOARD OF ADVISERSJanti Notowidigdo

Dewi DjarotTuti MashuriYekti Suradji

CHAIRPERSONRetnaning Tyas

SECRETARYPaula Stella Nova Landowero

TREASURERJ. Cecilia Parengkuan

Lilik Djohan

WADAH YOGYAKARTA

CHAIRPERSONInsiwijati Prasetyaningsih

SECRETARYNoeryati

TREASURERBambang Purnomo Hediono

WADAH INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT

SECRETARY-GENERALAlfredo P. Torno III

WADAH EUROPENathalie Bellosat

WADAH INDIABabli Kalha

WADAH PHILIPPINES(PHILIPPINES WANITA DAN HARAPAN INC.)

Tina Ferreros

WADAH MALAYSIA(PERTUBUHAN WADAH KUALA LUMPUR & SELANGOR)

Raof Shan

WADAH SINGAPORELim Choo Hin

Publishing & CopyrightWADAH Foundation

EditorAlfredo P. Torno III

Editor - YAD NewsCatrini Pratihari Kubontubuh

Graphic Design & LayoutAlodie Faye Torno

PrinterSMK Grafika Desa Putera

Message from the FounderDear Readers,

For the benefit of our friends and readers who are not very familiar with the geographical landscape of Indonesia which is the home to Wadah Foundation, the country is spread over three time zones and composed of more than 17,000 islands and islets. It covers more than 741,099 sq. miles with an estimated population of more than 250 million ranking it as the 4th most populous country in the world.

Although most parts of the country have already been developed with the presence of modern and high-rise infrastructures in the city after gaining independence for already more than 69 years, still, lots of areas especially in the Eastern part of Indonesia remain to be underdeveloped. Eastern Indonesia is blessed with beautiful landscapes and natural resources that remain untapped and unexploited. Its pristine and cinematic landscapes continue to be hidden from the world. Not many people know of these God’s wonderful creations because they are difficult to be accessed, where even some Indonesians never get to know these places exist. Why is this so? The answer is because there are still lots of roads and bridges that have yet to be completed and constructed.

Because of this lack of or slow infrastructure development, access to social, medical and education services are even more difficult for the people. All these and more are some of the reasons why Wadah Foundation decided to expand its presence in Eastern Indonesia.

In this year’s 3rd Edition of our newsletter, we will provide our readers a better understanding of our activities in the region. Join us in our journey and help us in making a difference in the lives of the people in Eastern Indonesia.

As we have previously informed all our readers, in March 2015, we will be staging our 2nd Wadah Global Gathering. With this, I again would like to take this opportunity to invite you to attend and take part in our Wadah Global Gathering (WGG) on 18 to 20 March 2015. The theme for our next year’s WGG is “Education: Building Blocks of a Better Future.” Come and join us as we listen to the youths from Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Philippines and Indonesia as they share with us their struggles, challenges, dreams and hopes for their future. They are the future leaders of this world!

Let us open our hearts to others and surely, others will open their hearts to us! Let us listen to their voices for us to know and understand how we could help them shape their future.

Thank you all so much for your unceasing trust and support to Wadah Foundation!

Join us as we lift our thanks to the Almighty!

Anie DjojohadikusumoFounder

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From the Editor’s Desk1,649 km East of Java lie the Eastern Islands (KTI) of the Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) province, comprising more than 550 islands. The three main islands are Sumba, Flores and Timor. Once ruled by the Portuguese, its 5.344 million populace are predominantly Catholic. After a series of familiarization and immersion visits, Wadah officially launched its East Indonesian programs in early 2013 with the opening of a regional base in Kupang, the provincial capital of NTT. From a single community in Kupang, Wadah now has 12 communities and counting! This edition puts a focus on Wadah in the region. The cover illustrates a day in the life of NTT women. Their colorful hand-woven fabric, Ikat, is world-famous and an immense source of pride and income. Former Wadah Coordinator, now full-time Wadah staff, Sophan Ajie, reveals his latest discovery on a visit to NTT. The staff and management of InterContinental Jakarta MidPlaza celebrate the breaking of the fast and share the occasion with children from PKM Wadah Klender and Putra Nusa Putri Orphanage. A reunion of the Ceria participants of the Volunteers’ Enrichment and Strengthening (VEST) Program or P3S produces rich discussions and learnings. Karina de Vega, one of Ceria group’s facilitators, also shared her insights and observations about the group’s reunion. If you will recall, the very first VEST took place in Bali in August 2013, the initial group of 74 volunteers was then divided into two cells: Bahagia and Ceria. This Ceria reunion took place in Sikka, Flores, last 15 to 17 September, while the Bahagia reunion, had their reunion last January. The second batch of the VEST Program is scheduled for end-October 2014 in Yogyakarta and will be covered in the next issue. Also in this edition: Yayasan ARSARI Djojohadikusumo (YAD) sends updates on the first-ever Dora Sumitro Bridge Tournament for Indonesian bridge players; PATI (Penelitian Arkeologi Terpadu Indonesia or the Indonesian Integrated Archaelogical Research) events, and the opening of the Majapahit Corner in Trowulan.

As we say in Indonesia, selamat membaca--happy reading!

Alfredo P. Torno IIIEditor

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 Message from the Founder

3 From the Editor’s Desk

4 Wadah Spreads Its Wings to East Indonesia

10 A New Meaning of Gratitude

14 VEST Ceria Group Reunited

20 Amongst Agents of Love

24 “Buka Puasa” Treat for Wadah Kids At InterContinental Jakarta MidPlaza

26 Mandala Majapahit in Trowulan Launched

30 Integrated Indonesian Archeological Research (PATI): A Progress Report

33 YAD Sponsors the 1st Dora Sumitro Bridge Tournament

35 Making A Difference

36 Wadah Global Gathering 2015: SAVE THE DATE

Yayasan WADAH Titian Harapan(WADAH Foundation)Midplaza 2 Level 2Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 10-11Jakarta 10220, IndonesiaPhone : +62 21 570 7789Fax : +62 21 570 7630Email : [email protected] : www.wadahfoundation.or.id

Photos courtesy of:

Alfredo Torno IIISophan AjieMario VieiraInterContinental JakartaMidPlaza TeamRetnaning TyasRobby ReppaCatrini Kubontubuh

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Wadah Spreads Its Wings to East Indonesia


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Wadah Spreads Its Wingsto East Indonesia

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Approximately 550 islands make up the province of East Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Timur--NTT) in Southeastern Indonesia. Flores, Sumba and West Timor are the three main islands; smaller ones include Alor, Lembata, Rote, Sabu, Adonara, Solor, Komodo and Palue which is part of the provincial capital Kupang in West Timor. The island of Timor grabbed world headlines at the start of the millennium when its eastern side gained independence in 2002. Indonesia retained West Timor, while its former 27th province is now known as the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.

A predominantly Christian population of an estimated five million occupy the remaining 48,700 square kilometers of land, which is divided into 21 regencies and the autonomous city of Kupang. Despite NTT’s significant beauty and potential, destitution and official neglect are widespread. The Human Development Index (HDI), a branded annual statistic of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) ranks NTT, out of the 33 provinces of Indonesia, at number 31.

Sunset at Manikin Beach, KupangPhoto by: Mario Vieira


that the organizations invariably used a “project” approach, which ultimately proved to be unsustainable. This loomed as a major challenge for Wadah: changing the mindset of the community, generations of which had grown accustomed to dole-outs. Adapting the Wadah spirit of caring in sharing and giving--which entails looking at people as human beings and not as problems that need fixing--Wadah gained entree and won the trust of the villagers. Time and again, Wadah demonstrated that by recruiting local volunteers, utilizing their know-how and networks to engage families in the community and secure their participation, change happens in small but sure, sustainable increments.

In Manusak village, Wadah organized a cooking contest for housewives and mothers, art contests for children, various other forms of competitions, all of which brought the community closer.

Meanwhile in Koa village, where the most urgent need was a water reservoir, Wadah supplied the construction materials while the villagers pitched in with manpower and labor.

Growth and development are hampered by NTT’s relative isolation and inaccessibility to major economic resources (capital, infrastructure, technology, markets); to education and health facilities; to public services; to even--and especially--water. NTT’s climate is torrid and dry for most of the year; rural villagers are forced to draw on untreated, unreliable sources of spring water. Food shortages are frequent, resulting in general malnutrition and stunting of 50% of its children and in high levels of infant and maternal mortality and morbidity. Electricity has yet to reach rural areas, while rampant deforestation has exacerbated the problem of water.

This is the scenario that awaited Wadah Founder, Ibu Anie, when she visited Kupang in February 26, 2013.

After Ibu Anie’s visit, a Wadah secretariat headed by Mario Vieira was opened in Kupang. Wadah immediately embarked on a needs assessment of Manusak village in Kupang and Koa village in the district of Timur Tengah Selatan (TTS).

NTT had for so many years been the recipient of generous grants and assistance from international funding agencies to boost economic and infrastructure development, yet it remains immutably poor and backward. Studies showed

Wadah management and coordinators

Ibu Tyas hands over school materials to a teacher

Wadah staff Sophan Ajie teaches the children a new song

A local woman weaves traditional tenun

Ibu Anie and Retnaning Tyas welcomed by the children


Thus was “gotong royong,” the Malay virtue of community service and unity, rekindled. Koa families take proud ownership of a common source of clean water that they collectively built and today use judiciously for cooking, laundry, hygiene and sanitation. NTT volunteers, having been immersed in the spirit of Wadah, launched programs in Lasiana, Tuak Daun Merah, Naikoten and Bello villages in the municipality of Kupang, and in Kabuna, Bauatok, Lalosuk and Labur (Bala) villages in Belu District all at the start of 2014 which are all now considered as Pusat Kegiatan Masyarakat (PKM) Wadah or Wadah Community Activity Centers. Not long after, they stretched their reach to include the regencies of Sikka (Pomat, Tekaiku and Wuring) and Ende (Butanalagu, Abolosmabi and Watuneso).

Pusat Kegiatan Masyarakat (PKM) Wadah - Kupang

Wadah began its activities in early 2014 with only 5 to 7 children. Upon the return of Wadah volunteer Lili Marques from an apprenticeship and on-the-job training at the PAUD school of Sekolah Roslin and Sunday School of Panti Asuhan Roslin in Kupang in March 2014, three more volunteers showed up at the Wadah Kupang secretariat to offer their services. Since then, the number of field volunteers in Kupang has risen to 20.

With the rapid increase in the number of volunteers, the tutorial programs have also swiftly spread to four villages namely: Naikoten, Tuak Daun Merah (TDM), Lasiana, and Bello all in the municipality of Kupang. To date, approximately 50 students attend the program regularly.

At about the same time, animal feedstock production training for livestock farmers of Koa by Cahaya of Cahaya Nutrition Farms (CNF), a Wadah partner from Yogyakarta, took place in Oebello village, Timor Tengah Selatan (TTS) sub-district.

Wadah Kupang conducts three main activities in the above-mentioned four communities. These programs include tutorial lessons for about 120 primary and secondary school children as well as maintaining demonstration plots for vegetables and organic livestock in Lasiana village in Kupang.

Wadah community in Atambua conducting regular activities


On July 12, 2014, Wadah Kupang hosted a community festival, a celebration aimed at strengthening and empowering PKM Wadah volunteers, and eliciting greater support from the local community, in St. Michael’s Seminary, Penfui, Kupang. Ibu Anie flew in for the occasion and personally thanked, encouraged and inspired everyone present.

The festival was a huge success, attended by townsfolk of all ages, and enlivened by cultural performances, poetry readings, vocal group singing, traditional dances and a fashion show. A highlight was the buffet prepared by Agus Mali, a Wadah volunteer from Kupang, whose culinary talent shone through in the traditional food he lovingly cooked and presented.

Another attraction was a booth featuring organic produce and organic fertilizers from CNF’s Cahaya. Pak Cahaya answered questions, counselled the villagers, demonstrated how to prepare organic fertilizer--generally giving every visitor his individual attention. It also afforded him to a chance to visit with and talk to the farmers he trained in Koa village in April.

After the festival, the number of children at the tutorial classes escalated, with more parents endorsing the program to their kids. A senior high school graduate came forward to volunteer as an assistant tutor. These are just some instances of the immediate impact of the festival.

Children and adults celebrate at the Pesta Rakyat in Kupang


Exhibition on Development

Thrilled by the success of the Festival, Kupang volunteers participated in an exhibit sponsored by NTT local government from 14 August through 23 September 2014. Their booth showcased agricultural produce, organic fertilizers, and a photo exhibit of its tutorial classes. On weekends, children from four Wadah communities entertained visitors with musical performances, where they invited other children to join in.

They also took part in the Saturday and Sunday program of Ransel Pintar or Smart Knapsack.

Pusat Kegiatan Masyarakat (PKM) Wadah – Atambua, Belu Regency

In April 2014, as the first PAUD and tutorial programs were launched in Atambua, Pak Cahaya’s horticultural training began in Weliurai, Kambuna and Bauatok villages. Wadah Coordinators Fatima and Dian, assisted by two tutors in each community, took charge. Last July, Ibu Anie officially launched two Wadah Community Activity Centers or Pusat Kegiatan Masyarakat (PKM) Wadah in Bala and Weliurai.

- with reporting from Mario Vieira

Activiies in PKM Wadah - Weliurai, Atambua

Ibu Anie and Retnaning Tyas lead the inauguration of PKM Wadah Weliurai

To most people especially those who come from the northern and southern hemispheres, a 35 degree Celcius temperature is difficult to take. During my visit to East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), that temperature was no comparison to the very hot (not just warm) welcome reception accorded to me by my Wadah Family in Kupang. Visiting Wadah communities is always a welcome opportunity for me. Last 11-21 July 2014, Wadah gave me another chance to visit the latest addition of Wadah communities in East Nusa Tenggara, a province close to Timor Leste.

My first stop in the region was Atambua which is in the easternmost part of NTT, right at the boundary of Indonesia and East Timor. It took me around 8 hours over land to reach the provincial capital, Kupang. There, I taught the kids how to gain self-confidence and how to recognize their own potential. In the process, I was not only able to teach the children but was able to learn how to transform weakness into strength. Children in the remote villages of Atambua have high hopes for their future. Despite all their limitations, they never complain about their situation. This made me realize that although life may be hard and difficult, as long as there is hope, life can still be improved.

People in Atambua are mostly refugees from East Timor who for a long time now have been ignored by either the local or central government. They are mostly farmers who manage small plots of land. They grow just enough food crops to take care of their daily needs due to the poor quality of the soil. In addition, water is very scarce so it’s not surprising that their sanitation system is inadequate. People in the community live a simple life but they do not forget to thank God for whatever they receive in life, thus, they continue to survive despite facing very difficult conditions and limitations.

Seeing people who are always grateful in spite of all odds and limitations, made me aware of the meaning of “hoping for a better future.” The magnitude of the community’s expectations in Atambua can be seen from the way they take life’s challenges like their efforts in getting education for children. Due to the lack of roads, their children have to walk several kilometers in the morning to school and in the afternoon they tend their vegetable gardens, for they have no other source of food. They do all these without complaining, believing that there is a better tomorrow ahead of them. This is what Wadah considers a success in their method of service, to be able to give hope to those who are in need.

A New Meaning of Gratitudeby Sophan Ajie



The next community that I visited was in the provincial capital, Kupang. My mission in the community was to encourage Ransel Pintar tutors to work as a team. The first Ransel Pintar (Arjasari Smart Knapsack or ASK Program) activity was conducted at PKM (Pusat Kegiatan Masyarakat) Wadah Arjasari in Arjasari Village, West Java which I used to lead. Now, we are introducing the same program in Wadah communities in NTT. At Ransel Pintar, students are taught the importance of working together, although they belong to different age groups, ranging from 7-17. In the said community, I found another heartwarming fact: that a simple action can mean so much and create a huge impact. This is how I felt when I asked the children to make a group circle. After they managed to form a group circle, they were so glad and with wide grins on their faces, they spontaneously uttered, “Thank you.”

Saying the words “Thank you” is very easy, but to show that you mean what you say is a lot more difficult. Many people forget to say thank you after receiving kindness from others. In Kupang, I found the true meaning of gratitude. When we are sincerely grateful, saying “Thank you” shows that we appreciate all the sacrifices they made. But returning home from Kupang, I learned a new meaning of ‘thank you’, and that is ‘you are there for me’.

Like Wadah, it is always there for my personal growth and development. Thank you Ibu Anie and Wadah for sending me to NTT and allowing me to experience the true kindness of God in the community.

Thank you for always being there for everyone!

More than a year after the first batch of VEST Program (25 to 29 August 2013) was conducted in Blimbingsari, Bali, last 15 to 17 September 2014 Wadah organized to reunite the Ceria Group. This group consists of the volunteers who provide assistance directly to the communities. The 39 participants came from Ternate, Wonogiri (Central Java), Yogyakarta, Kupang, Sikka (NTT) and Jakarta.

The reunion was opened by Wadah Patron Ibu Anie Hashim Djojohadikusumo and other board members which include Ibu Yekti Suradji, Ibu Janti Notowidigdo, Wadah Chairperson Ibu Retnaning Tyas and other Wadah staff Etty Herawati, Poerwati, Mario Vieira, Karina De Vega, Pdt. Wiji Santosa and Robby Reppa. The opening ceremony was also attended by the Vice Regent of Sikka, Drs. Nong Susar Paul, his wife and staff.

In her opening remarks, Ibu Anie stated: “Volunteers who deal with the communities, especially the marginalized one must serve with a sincere heart.” Ibu Anie also emphasized the commitment of Wadah as a humanitarian foundation who pay attention and care about marginalized and neglected people, most especially women and children. At the end of her speech she challenged the volunteers: “Give your heart to me and I will help to make you become a leader in your community”.

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Dancers during the opening ceremony invite Mrs. Anie Hashim and Drs. Nong Susar Paul to join the performance

Mrs. Anie Hashim addressing the VEST Ceria Group during the opening ceremony


The second remarks was delivered by the Vice Regent of Sikka, Drs. Paul Nong Susar, who told the audience about a brief profile of Sikka Regency and its various potentials which have not been tapped. He expressed his gratitude for the support and attention given by Wadah to Sikka community and wished that the volunteers would remain in the service for the community. He futher said that, “The government is ready to support various programs initiated and run by Wadah for the communities in Sikka.”

The purpose of the reunion was to refresh the memory and knowledge of the first VEST (P3S) participants who participated a year ago in Blimbingsari. Moreover, it’s the time for all of them to once again share what they have done a year after attending the first VEST Program.

On the second day, participants visited Pomat hamlet to first-hand observe the condition of the hamlet and activities of the community being supported by Wadah. Another initiative of Wadah in the community is the construction of a work shop for a Solar Power. The reunion participants also had the opportunity to see an actual demonstration of how to assemble a solar panel. The demonstration was conducted by the 8 grand mamas who were sent to India for a six-month training. Six of the eight grand mamas are from Flores while the two others are from Koa in Kupang. The “solar mothers” musterly described the function of each tools which they learned from the training. In addition, they also shared their experience for

A VEST participant trying out the weaving process which the Sikka women have mastered

VEST Ceria participants dance with the villagers in Sikka during the field visitation

Local people demonstrating how to make proper animal feeds

The 8 Solar Grandmamas share with everyone what they learned during their stay in Barefoot College, India

Traditional hats made by the local people in Sikka


6 months living in India. Various community members in Pomat also attended the gathering which include PAUD, Tenun Ikat Group and Men group who create “woven reed” or “anyaman alang-alang.” During the visit to Pomat the participants lively interacted with the local community and in the process was able to gather some data.

On the penultimate night of the reunion, participants were treated to a night of singing and dancing performed by the kids from Sikka. At the end of the event, all participants danced the night away with the lively traditional Sikka dance.

On the last day of the reunion on 17 September, Ceria group participants continued the sharing sessions where everyone reaffirmed his and her commitment in bringing the much needed change and support to their respective communities. Each group, then, presented the results of their sharing, which include ways to improve services in the community, especially relating to PAUD, Posyandu and outreach to the community about healthy living, improving the capacity of tutors in assisting children, increase the income of the local economy (agriculture and livestock).

At the closing of the event, all participants expressed their utmost and sincerest thanks to Wadah for once again giving them the wonderful opportunity to participate in the reunion. The reunion served as a motivation and inspiration to all of them.

The 8 Solar Grandmamas share with everyone what they learned during their stay in Barefoot College, India

Olandina Ranggel demonstrating how the solar lanterns are assembled

Rasmi showing everyone how they make solar lanterns Traditional hats made by the local people in Sikka

Mario Vieira addressing the whole group

A group discussion in preparation for the presentation


A group photo with the VEST Ceria Group ready for fun-filled days ahead

Wadah volunteer, Lili, teach the children in Sikka an action song

Locals from Sikka welcoming the P3S participants with a graceful performance

The 8 Solar Grandmamas retelling their wonderful experiences in India

After being separated into groups, each group discuss the content of their presentation

Maria Adelfina explaining the use of the solar lantern component

A group photo with the VEST Ceria Group ready for fun-filled days ahead


Hanapia demonstrating the assembly of the solar lantern

Workshop in Pomat

With the dancers from the Wadah Community Activity Center of Sikka

Wiji Santoso giving the Ceria Group a motivational talk

Etty Herawati, Lili, Karina De Vega, Poerwati and Suranto join the dance perforrmance of kids from Wadah Community Activity

Center in Sikka

After being separated into groups, each group discuss the content of their presentation

A group photo with the dancers who performed during the closing ceremonyPoerwati demonstrating to the tutors how to engage the children to actively participate in songs

Being a facilitator at Wadah’s Ceria group reunion under the VEST program brought special joy and happiness to me. Being amongst the champions of humanity gave me additional strength, uplifted and boosted my spirit to continue working in the social world which God has chosen for me to tread. Realizing that God is love made me choose this path to spread love to others amongst agents of love.

Days before the reunion, I have already imagined that an atmosphere of intimacy and joy would fill the gathering, moved by the spirit of caring in sharing and giving as inspired by its Patron, Ibu Anie Hashim. The same spirit that motivates every soul touched with love. The love that flows endlessly from Ibu Anie, a sincere love that makes everyone feel they’re accepted.

The Ceria group reunion was scheduled way ahead giving the committee enough time to prepare. This was evident

from the well-prepared events, facilities and participants. Bravo to the steering committee!

Upon our arrival in Sikka, Flores, we directly headed to the inauguration of the Wadah Foundation’s activity center in Flores. The activity center is a newly-rented house strategically located at the center of the city not far from the airport and aptly named “Rumah Bunda” or “Mother’s Abode.”

The blessing or inauguration of “Rumah Bunda” was conducted in a traditional fashion. The inauguration was made extra special with Ibu Anie personally gracing the occasion. Decorating the house with creative creations of some local Wadah community members also added color and beauty to the center. A great deal of hope is pinned on Rumah Bunda to help empower people not just those at Wadah community but the general public as well. With

Amongst Agents of LoveBy Karina de Vega


Rumah Bunda, Sikka, Flores

this, Wadah in Eastern Indonesia will definitely play a pivotal role in assuring the success of Wadah Foundation activities in Flores.

After the inauguration, Ibu Anie and all those who were present headed straight to the reunion venue. The opening ceremony immediately proceeded where Ibu Anie in her welcome remarks expounded on Wadah Foundation’s vision and mission as well as the objectives of the VEST program. Apart from her message, what made Ibu Anie’s speech more interesting was how she’s able to inspire and transcend her energy to the participants. Also present at the opening ceremony was Sikka Vice Regent, Drs. Nong Susar Paul. For his part, he also expressed his appreciation to Wadah Foundation for what it has done to the people of Sikka. The ceremony was capped by a hearty meal before Ibu Anie headed back to Jakarta.

After a short break, Wadah Eastern Indonesia coordinator, Mr. Mario Vieira started the event by explaining the objectives of the reunion and what it aims to achieve in the next 3 days.

The first session started with the screening of a short film about a person with disability or special needs who was able to inspire the world. While the movie screening was in progress, I watched and observed the facial expressions of some participants. Some showed admiration while holding back their tears and some could not help but shed tears. The moral story of the film was to never surrender despite facing any difficult situations and condition. In the eyes of our Creator, we are all valuable and that despite all our limitations we should be able to create something valuable and worthy.

Before evening, I invited the participants to play 2 types of games. The first game taught them the importance of cooperation, because the success of the community belongs to all community members and not just to the leader or coordinator. The second game taught them the importance of good and proper communication. With a good and clear communication, all programs that have been planned can be achieved and managed properly. With a bit of explanation about the film and games, participants understood better the world that they chose. Serving other people is not an easy decision to make, more so, making it as one’s way of life.

My session was followed by Ibu Purwati who shared some of her experiences while serving and being part of Wadah. For Mrs. Etty Herawati’s part, she conveyed some management directions in accordance with the existing policies being implemented by Wadah. Participants also discussed and shared their experiences in serving their respective communities.


At the opening ceremony of Ceria Group reunion

Wadah Central office management and P3S reunion organizers

…Flores traditional dance

...tour of Rumah Bunda

...in front of Rumah Bunda

Ibu Anie autographs dedication board

The second day of the reunion was conducted with a field visit to Pomat Village which is one of the 4 solar power development centers sponsored by Wadah Foundation and its donors. After passing through rough roads leading to Pomat Village, we were greeted by cheering folks while young girls performed their traditional dances to show their gratitude for Wadah’s contribution to their village. Wadah’s presence in Pomat Village brought changes and new hope in their lives that they never dreamed of.

The eight grandmothers who joined the 6-month Solar Engineering Program in Tilonia, India demonstrated to the participants how to assemble a solar panel and lantern. Watching them assemble solar panels and lanterns inspired me so much as I had the opportunity to welcome them in New Delhi – India last March. They stole my heart and made me fall in love with them. This is certainly not without a reason because I already knew some of them even before they were selected and sent to India for the training. I saw remarkable progress in them. Although they remain to be the same kind-hearted and jolly women, changes in their character are very evident as they have shown so much confidence with the way they speak and present themselves. My admiration also goes to Wadah leadership for their untiring search for programs that give meaningful impacts on the lives of the people that it serves.

At the Wadah community center, participants also had the opportunity to observe activities like PAUD, bio-fertilizer production and traditional weaving. I also got seriously involved in all the said activities. But the joy in my heart was abruptly replaced by sadness with the sight of a shack standing so miserably that even an animal shelter is far more worthy to be called a house. Such sight made me realize that Wadah’s presence and assistance is very much needed in the community.

After the visit, sharing sessions proceeded with Pak Wiji talking about how to effectively manage community development programs. The session is very relevant to the participants, who are directly involved in implementing community activities. Afterwards, I screened another short film about how a family


The Solar Grandmamas

Ibu Carolina of Tekaiku

Ibu Hanafia assembling a solar panel

Participants on their way to Pomat Village

... sharing session at Pomat Village

cares for their children. The movie, entitled, “I’m not stupid” showed the impact of improper parenting. The film centered on parents giving more importance on the academic achievements of children as opposed to properly guiding them to become better individuals. There are some parents who drive their children to study so hard to make them ‘smart’, but what they forget is how to develop the innate talents and interests of their children. Meanwhile, there are parents who are so pre-occupied with their jobs and have no time to enjoy the company of the children resulting to an unhappy family. The film brought some participants into tears. Many of them admitted that as parents, they had done the same thing as shown in the movie. They believed that hitting their children is normal and it’s an effective way to discipline them. Pak Wiji himself acknowledged that the film was an eye-opener for him as it also reflected on himself.

“I cry everytime I watch this movie. I feel guilty because I believe my child also feels the same way the child felt in the film. I realized that what I did was wrong. I do realize that caring for a child requires a lot of patience and understanding,” he further explained.

After watching the film, participants were asked to regroup and share what they have learned and observed during their visit to Pomat village. Most of the participants admitted that

they were motivated to develop similar activities. They then worked on their plans to implement the program in their respective communities.

The second night was full of joy and laughter as there were colorful dance performances from the children from Sikka and the participants danced the night away.

The last day was also filled with discussions and sharing from each group. They presented their program and work plans, as well as their expectations. During the presentation, some participants raised some questions which the facilitators responded with sound advice and possible solutions. The reunion was formally closed by East Indonesia Coordinator, Mario Vieira. In his closing remarks, he said, “Wadah management hopes everyone gained valuable insights from each other and properly geared to face new challenges in the field.”

The satisfaction and happiness from both participants and facilitators were proofs of the program’s success. Wadah’s spirit of caring in sharing and giving was once again manifested in this noble activity.

Finally, my sincerest gratitude to Wadah for trusting me to be part of this endeavor and being amongst agents of love.


Sharing session with Pdt. Wiji and Karina leading the discussion


Last July 11, 2014, in celebration of the holy month of Ramadhan and as a part of their Corporate Social Responsibility agenda, the InterContinental Jakarta MidPlaza (ICJMP) Hotel sponsored a “Buka Puasa” (breaking of the fast for the children of Wadah communities, and the Putra Nusa Putri Orphanage.

Conducted at the Jasmine Room, ICJMP management and staff joined the women and children from the two organizations for an evening of prayer, praise, food and fun. From among the Wadah communities in Jakarta, Wadah Community Activity Center Despuri Klender or Pusat Kegiatan Masyarakat (PKM) Wadah Despuri Klender was

chosen to attend the event. PKM Wadah Coordinator, Mrs. Poerwati brought with her 30 children from the community.

Mr. Hendrik Eising, General Manager of the hotel, said in his welcome speech, “Breaking the fast has become a highly-anticipated event on the hotel’s annual calendar and it is indeed a great honour to share this occasion with those in need. Putra Nusa Putri Orphanage and Wadah Foundation are both dedicated to helping disadvantaged members of society. Tremendous work is being carried out to prepare these women and children to face the realities of life as strong and independent individuals. Special thanks must go out to our generous sponsors for making this event possible.”

“Buka Puasa” Treat for Wadah Kids at InterContinental

Jakarta MidPlaza

PKM Wadah Klender kids performing the Hadroh ICJMP staff with PKM Wadah kids

Management and staff of ICJMP with the children from PKM Wadah Klender and Putra Nusa Putri Orphanage


Prior to the breaking of the fast, performances from the two groups were staged, much to the delight of the audience. The Putra Nusa Putri Orphanage rendered the “Marawis,” a fusion of eastern and Indonesian music, while the Wadah children performed “Hadroh,” hymns and praise to the accompaniment of four tambourines and a bass. The audience was captivated by the performances and the PKM Wadah children totally wowed the crowd because of their skills, their singing, and festive uniform.

Ustad Abi Maulana led the Iftar, or the prayer before the breaking of the fast. After the prayer, everyone enjoyed a sumptuous buffet of traditional Indonesian cuisine prepared by the hotel’s chefs. Guest performer Mela Austen’s religious songs added even more color to the festive evening.

Going home, the euphoria on the Wadah children’s face was priceless.

To the management and staff of ICJMP Hotel, thank you so much for giving joy to the children in our community!

ICJMP management handing out gifts to Wadah kids

Mr. Hendrik Eising, General Manager of ICJMP delivering his welcome speech

Putra Nusa Putri Orphanage youthsICJMP Hotel Staff

Children waiting to break the fast

...enjoying the sumptuous dinner

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Bajangratu Temple in Trowulan

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Mandala Majapahit in Trowulan Launched

The first Yayasan Arsari Djojohadikusumo (YAD)-sponsored Mandala Majapahit, (Majapahit Corner) was inaugurated in Trowulan, East Java, last 12 June 2014. Housed in the Balai Dusun (community center) in Jatisumber, a hamlet in the village of Watesumpak, Mandala Majapahit features a mini-museum cum library storing data and information on Majapahit as a well as a variety of small artifacts found on the site. Officiating at the opening were Eli Tatung, chief of Jatisumber hamlet and Mohammad Yusuf, chief of Watesumpak village, along with Catrini Pratihari Kubontubuh, YAD Executive Director. The ceremony was also attended by H. Jarianto, Head of Culture and Tourism Office of the Province of East Java, Yiannis Avramides from World Monument Fund (WMF) United States, representatives of the Indonesian Heritage Trust (BPPI), and other local organizations such as Save Trowulan and Gotra Wilwatikta.

Modern-day Trowulan is home to the eponymous archaeological site of about 92.6 square kms., believed to be the seat of the Majapahit Empire, the last great Indianized kingdom from the 13th through 16th centuries, described by Mpu Prapanca in the 14th-century poem Nagarakertagama and cited in a 15th-century Chinese source. Hundreds of thousands of archaeological remnants of the ancient capital


were found buried in the site as well as on the surface in the form of artifacts, ecofacts and features. In October 2009, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Indonesia submitted Trowulan to the UNESCO World Heritage list. In October of 2013, YAD and the Indonesian Heritage Trust (BPPI) successfully lobbied for the inclusion of Trowulan on the 2014 World Monument Watch, after which the government through the Minister of Education and Culture of Indonesia issued a decree No. 260/M/2013 declaring Trowulan site a national cultural heritage district.

The Trowulan Mandala Majapahit was built with support from Mrs. Margaret Njoo, a major benefactor and Friend of Wadah. Besides Trowulan, YAD plans to situate Mandala Majapahit in the four universities implementing the YAD-funded Indonesian Integrated Archaeological Research (PATI): Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in Yogyakarta, Universitas Indonesia (UI) in Depok, West Java, Universitas Udayana (UNUD) in Bali and Universitas Hasanuddin in Makassar, South Sulawesi. UGM’s Mandala Majapahit is ready for completion soon, while construction of the rest is slated to begin next year. In his televised speech, YAD Chairman, Hashim Djojohadikusumo encouraged the residents of Trowulan to support efforts to sustain their historic and cultural legacy. “The grandeur of Majapahit always inspires the unity and prosperity of Indonesia. Actions pertaining to conservation of Majapahit can be sustained through Mandala Majapahit,” he said.

Inscription of Mandala Majapahit Trowulan

Adrian Perkasa, Coordinator of Mandala Majapahit, Trowulan and Mr. Yiannis Avramides from World Monuments Fund (WMF)

Majapahit Corner

Ms. Catrini P Kubontubuh in Majapahit corner with Mr. H. Jarianto, Head of Culture & Tourism Office of East Java


According to Pak Hashim, a significant segment of Trowulan stakeholders is the community, for whom YAD has prepared a series of programs: the creation of cooperatives, welfare improvement, training and development.

Trowulan has been a subject of study by experts, local and foreign, from numerous fields of science. It is not easy for locals to participate in and to access the results of these scholarly studies.

“YAD set up the Mandala Majapahit in Balai Dusun to increase access to various research findings and to help the people participate in the preservation of Majapahit,” said YAD’s Catrini, as she hopes the Mandala would underpin the function of Balai Dusun as the center for social and cultural activities of the local communities, while providing facilities for health, economic and community development with a focus on conservation.

Balai Dusun (Community Center), Jati Sumber, Trowulan

Inauguration Committee with the dancers after the opening ceremony

Dancers during the opening ceremony

Learning more about the Mandala Majapahit

Reading at the Majapahit Corner


Integrated Indonesian Archaeological Research (PATI): A Progress Report

In 2008, Yayasan Arsari Djojohadikusumo (YAD) in fulfillment of its mission to conserve and preserve Indonesian cultural heritage for succeeding gene-rations embarked on a series of archaeological excavations, starting in the so-called Trowulan Site, located in the subdistrict of Trowulan, Mojokerto Regency, East Java, the former capital of the Majapahit Kingdom.

Fully funded by YAD, the program was named the Integrated Indonesian Archaeological Research (PATI) and consisted of surveys, excavations, analyses, and publication of papers on the research results by four leading Indonesian universities: Universitas Indonesia (UI), Universitas Gajah Mada (UGM), Universitas Udayana (UNUD) and Universitas Hasanuddin (UNHAS). PATI, a Collaborative Endeavor of Four Universities

The collaboration was unprecedented. Never before did the four universities partner in shared archaeological research intended to provide a forum for learning and to refine the theories, methodologies, and pedagogy used by the academe. In addition, it served to strengthen relationships and foster a sense of community among the faculty and students of archeology throughout Indonesia.

The first PATI was carried out in four stages: survey, excavation, analysis and report writing. The survey commenced on June 2008, the excavation, from 29 July 2008 through 10 August 2008, followed by analysis on October 2008, report-writing from November 2008 to April 2011. The research results of the first PATI were documented in a 300-page report published by the Universitas Indonesia in 2011.

The second PATI (PATI II) excavation in 16 through 29 September 2012 was conducted by the four universities under the coordination of UI.


Wringin Lawang


PATI II’s researches involved 20 archaeology professors and instructors as well as 80 archaeology students and concentrated on “Water and Cosmology in a Majapahit Site.” PATI II also invited 20 vocational (SMK) students and one teacher from Trowulan to participate. For the students, the learnings and field research positioned archaeological researches as a major method of collecting data and information about the Majapahit Kingdom, the biggest empire in the archipelago in the 15th century. The findings and results would help complete historical data and other researches carried out by various parties in Trowulan, especially relating to the social, economic, cultural and environmental management of the site. There were four main objectives of the excavation phase of the PATI II: enrich cognitive knowledge of the students on the archaeology, history and environment of Trowulan Site in particular, and of East Java in general; develop students’ archaeological reasoning and analysis as well as enriching their archaeological experiences; develop professional values and ethics; develop understanding of basic archaeological theories to avoid misunderstanding and misinterpretation.

PATI II carried out excavations in five new sites, including Nglinguk, Segaran, Sumur Upas, Paras Kanal of Hexagonal Floor (Lantai Segi 6), and Cancangan Gajah.

The excavation showed that the site believed to be a former Kraton had a structured and sophisticated water distribution system. Water flowed from the center of the Kraton located on a higher level down to residences outside the Kraton. In Majapahit-Hindu times, this distribution system was highly significant because the king is regarded as a representative of the divine. So the water used by the king and flowing through their residences is sacred water and holds many benefits for living.

PATI III to commence in 2015

YAD and the four universities are primed to conduct field activities for PATI III, which will commence in 2015. In addition to field research, PATI III will publish the findings in a book entitled “Majapahit Inspiration” and deliver seminars on various research outcomes.

The PATI Team at the Trowulan excavation site

Tikus Temple

Excavation activities of PATI Team in Trowulan


Yayasan Arsari Djojohadikusumo (YAD) and the Monday Bridge Club (MBC) hosted the first-ever Dora Sumitro Bridge Tournament on Saturday 26 April 2014, Kartini Day, at Hotel JS Luwansa Jakarta.

At stake was the Dora Sumitro Cup named after the late mother of YAD Chairman Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Mrs Dora Sumitro, who until her death in 2008 at the age of 87 years, was a pillar of the MBC. The MBC is a bridge club in which all members are women aged 60 years and over.

Pak Hashim Djojohadikusumo in his opening speech remarked that this tournament was intentionally timed for Kartini Day, which celebrates the life of Raden Ajeng Kartini, a prominent Javanese and national heroine, who pioneered the fight for Indonesian women’s rights. As the tournament is an initiative by an inspiring group of elderly bridge players, it is only fitting that the event commemorates the struggles of Raden Ajeng Kartini.

In keeping with the spirit and lofty ideals of Kartini, he added, the MBC players are an example and inspiration to women.

YAD SPONSORS THE 1ST DORA SUMITRO BRIDGE TOURNAMENT

Catrini P Kubontubuh, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Anie Djojohadikusumo, Maryani Lemaistre, Paula Wirjawan, Zeggi Looho, Ibu Olga Sigar, Bianti Djiwandono, Indra Djojohadikusumo, Paul Lemaistre, Aryo Djojohadikusumo and Tommy Djiwandono at the opening ceremony of the Open Bridge Tournament


More than 200 people from various Jakarta clubs participated in this open-senior-junior pairs tournament, the oldest, a 97-year old woman, the youngest were an11-year old girl and 8-year old boy.

“Bridge is an intensive brain exercise, relying on intelligence, memory and agility of thought. In addition, this exercise is not an individual game, but the game of pairs with a team,” Paula Wirjawan Djojosoegito, Chairman of the Organizing Committee said.

Anie Hashim Djojohadikusumo, patron of YAD, hopes the tournament attracts champion bridge players from the region. Indonesia is known to produce some of the world’s best bridge players, who are immensely respected in the international bridge arena.

“If the outcome of the tournament is positive, we will consider organizing the Dora Sumitro Bridge Tournament every year and extend an invitation to bridge players from other countries,” Ibu Anie said.

Senior and Junior bridge players in full concetration during the tournament

Congratulations to all the winners!

Making A DifferenceThrough Life-changing Gifts

US$ 8 - Rp. 80.000Purchase of books and school supplies

Membeli buku dan alat-alat tulis sekolah

US$ 60 - Rp. 600.000Pays for the training and capacity building of pre-school tutors

Biaya pelatihan peningkatan kemampuan tutor PAUD

US$ 100 - Rp. 1.000.000Procures a month’s supply of medicines for a community clinic

Menyediakan obat-obatan bulanan untuk klinik masyarakat

US$ 150 - Rp. 1.500.000Provides seed money for a micro-enterprise program

Menyediakan modal untuk memulai usaha mikro

US$ 450 - Rp. 4.500.000Purchases a personal computer for a community library

Membeli sebuah komputer untuk perpustakaan masyarakat

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