News and Stories IPAS
Proactive Outreach to Provide Maternal Health Services
The 2018 earthquake, measuring 7.4 on the Richter Scale, in Sigi and Donggala Regencies, Central Sulawesi, destroyed almost all local health facilities. Worse still, due to climate change, both regencies frequently experience floods. This situation made it difficult...
Women’s Reproductive Health amidst Climate Change in Central Sulawesi
The earthquake that occurred in Sigi and Donggala Regencies, Central Sulawesi, in September 2018, not only altered the physical landscape of the region. Social structures also changed as almost all residents were forced to relocate from their homes for safety reasons....
The Complexities of the Village PPA Task Force: Domestic Violence Victims Repeatedly Withdraw Reports
Ms. Ayu Mentari was appointed as the Head of the Child and Women Protection Task Force (Satgas PPA) for Kotapulu Village, Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi, in 2020. At that time, she was also entrusted with the role of Head of Village Planning Affairs. During her three...
Domestic Violence Survivor’s Story: 12 Years Enduring for Her Children
Warning: This story contains the experiences of a domestic violence survivor, which may cause discomfort and trigger trauma related to violence during reading. If you feel uncomfortable while reading, please stop and resume later. If you require assistance due to...
Sigi Regency Village Head’s Commitment to Support the Task Force for the Protection of Women and Children
Mr. Muhammad Taufan has only been in his position as Head of Kaleke Village, Dolo Barat District, Sigi Regency, for one year. In that short period, he has increased the budget for the Women and Child Protection Task Force (PPA Task Force) from Rp 8 million per year to...
The Story of Mrs. Yuni: A Former Teacher Who Chose to Advocate for Women’s Justice
The earthquake that struck Palu, Sigi, and Donggala in 2018 changed the life path of Mrs. Yuni Agustina Djamhuri. She decided to resign from her teaching position and dedicate herself to advocating for women's justice. She witnessed how women frequently became victims...
Empowering Communities to Actively Voice Reproductive Health Issues through Village Musrenbang
The Village Development Planning Meeting (Musrenbang) is a crucial process for the community. Musrenbang serves as the initial stage to accommodate community aspirations, including reproductive health (kespro) issues that often lack women's participation. Recognizing...
Domestic Violence Post-Donggala Earthquake
Five years have passed since the earthquake struck Donggala Regency, Central Sulawesi Province, in September 2018. However, the recovery process for residents in Tompe Village, Sirenja District, still presents challenges. A number of residents continue to reside in...
Combatting Contraception Myths: the Story of Midwife Ria Encouraging Husbands to Support Wives in Family Planning
In several villages in Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, men's decisions still largely determine whether women use contraception. For seven years as a village midwife in Ekateta, Midwife Ria Baik has diligently strived to dismantle this patriarchal dominance. She...