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A Mission Close to Meriani’s Heart
Her name is Meriani Tefnay. She is a Posyandu Cadre from Sunu Village, a small village located at the peak of Mount Sunu, 40 kilometers east of Soe City, the capital of South Central Timor Regency. Residents call her Mama Meri. This 42-year-old mother of three carries...
From the Kitchen to the Village Hall: Mama Nela’s Journey to Discover the Meaning of Family Planning
Written by Katarina B Koten. Mornings in Tuawolo Village, East Adonara District, East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, always begin with the sound of roosters crowing and the clanging of pots from Mama Petronela Sura Pati's kitchen. Tuawolo Village is located west...
From Discussions to Musrenbang: Women Speak on Reproductive Health in Kupang Regency
Women in Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, are raised with strong patriarchal values. Most daily life decisions are made by men, including those related to reproductive health.
The Initial Step Towards Victim-Centered Services: Developing SOPs for Violence Services at Sukoharjo’s UPTD PPA
May 2025 marks a significant milestone for Sukoharjo Regency with the establishment of the Regional Technical Implementation Unit for Women and Child Protection (UPTD PPA). This establishment is mandated by Law No. 12 of 2022 concerning Sexual Violence Crimes (UU...
Empowering Communities, Empowering Villages: Strengthening Community Cadres in Assisting Victims of Violence
In several villages in Central Java, cases of violence, particularly sexual violence, are often closely guarded secrets. Victims frequently choose to remain silent, generally due to fear and shame. Family support is also scarce, as violence is often considered a...
When Doubt Meets Compassion: A First-Time Community Cadre’s Experience Assisting Victims of Violence
Initially, I lacked confidence. I needed to fully understand the information I was going to convey, to know it in depth, and to be familiar with the content I intended to share. Sri Wahyuni, a Community Cadre in Semarang Regency, Central Java. Sri is one of 20...
Joint Commitment to Enhance Access to Inclusive and Quality Reproductive Health Information and Services in South Central Timor Regency
Soe, South Central Timor — The South Central Timor Regency Government, together with civil society organizations and local communities, declared a joint commitment to enhance access to comprehensive, quality, and inclusive reproductive health information and services....
TAKENUSA Jamboree: A Platform for Cadres to Share Experiences in Improving Access to Reproductive Health
For three full days, from October 22 to 24, 2025, 100 cadres from four villages in South Central Timor Regency (TTS), East Nusa Tenggara, gathered in Niki-niki for a jamboree event. This event was not merely a meeting, but a vibrant space for sharing experiences,...
Ensuring Quality Post-Abortion Care Services through Guideline Development: Lessons from Kupang Regency
In an effort to reduce the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR), IPAS Indonesia Foundation collaborates with the Kupang Regency Government through the TAKENUSA project (Joint Commitment for Women's Health in Nusa Tenggara). Interventions are carried out at three health...