Examining Miscarriage Services in South Central Timor Regency: between Access, Knowledge, and Geographical Challenges
Challenging geographical conditions coupled with low public awareness exacerbate the miscarriage situation in South Central Timor Regency (TTS). Dr. Kristina Lawung stated that three miscarriage patients visited her community health center between August 2024 and...
Roda KLOP: Assisting Women in Finding the Best Contraception Options
For almost 25 years, Luiza Tecla Suarez (52) has worked as a midwife at the Camplong Community Health Center, Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. Throughout her long career, she had never attended any training, especially regarding Family Planning (FP). "And I only...
Good News from the TAKENUSA Program: Sharing Knowledge to Strengthen Midwives’ Capabilities for Family Planning Services
The spirit of no one left behind is the guiding principle for Midwife Serlina Jawa Mukin. After attending the Family Planning (FP) training organized by the IPAS Indonesia Foundation in December 2023, she was willing to share her knowledge with midwives who did not...
Midwife Mery’s Story: Counseling as Key in Pregnancy Planning in Remote Villages
Pregnancy planning is very crucial in areas with limited access to reproductive health services. This has been a key learning for Midwife Mery Amalia Patnay during her practice in Sunu Village, South Central Timor Regency, since 2021. She consistently strives to...
The Lingering Shadows of Contraception Myths in East Nusa Tenggara
“Misinformation [about contraception] can cause fear among the public,” said Mama Oliva Bhanni, a Family Empowerment and Welfare Cadre (PKK) from Linamnutu Village, South Central Timor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province. The impact of public belief in contraceptive...
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...