Wadah is an acronym derived from Wanita dan Harapan, “Women and Hope” ; Titian Harapan, “Bridge of Hope”. As the organization’s scope, scale, learnings increased exponentially, it soon became clear that Wadah was driving and being driven by a larger collective force: the community, its people, the “Warga”. Thus the shift from Wanita to Warga, or “People in the Community with Hope”.
Hers is an inspiring story of a simple, everyday woman who dreamed about spreading the love for the written word in a country where access to books is not readily available. At first glance, Kiswanti, 44, seems to be an unlikely champion of literacy.
Wadah Titian Harapan is a Jakarta-based foundation established by women for women and their families. It grew out of a need to bring hope by helping women help themselves and shape a better future for their families.
Wadah collaborates with a global network of individuals and agencies whose social mission and values are aligned with WADAH’s goals. Together we focus on providing infrastructure, grants and technical expertise that advance the cause of women empowerment.
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