Bumi Wadah Foundation Philippines – Gratitude Report

The 8th of May marked six months since the largest storm in recorded history made landfall. Please do not think for a moment that the Typhoon Haiyan aka “Yolanda” disaster that devastated the central Philippine Islands is over. It is not over. Brave, resilient and uncomplaining as the people are, life is far from normal. Our small shelter is just one example of what “home” is, for our patients.

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Rashmi, a grandmother sent to Barefoot College India to learn to make solar lanterns for her community.

Rashmi from the small island of Flores in Indonesia, bravely put her hand up in the community meeting and agreed to come to Barefoot College so she could learn to make solar lanterns for her community.

 

 

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WADAH FoundationPeople in the Community with Hope

Wadah is an acronym derived from Wanita dan Harapan, “Women and Hope” ; Titian Harapan, “Bridge of Hope”. As the organization’s scope, scale and 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”.

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Arsari Sanggar Anak MandiriUntukmu Indonesiaku: Raising the Spirit of Children Through Art

The performance might not be classified as classic art but, the show achieved a tremendous impact, particularly for the children on the stage And it was only so true when they ended the performance singing “Aku Bisa” or “I can”.

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KiswantiGoing the Distance for Love of Books

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.

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Wadah is About
“Perempuan” and “Harapan”

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.

Bridging Hope and Resources for Women and 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.

You Can Make a Difference
With Life-Changing Gift

Do you know? With USD 1  you can help alleviate the effects of malnutrition in a child by providing a month’s worth of food supplements to augment his/her diet. You can make a difference. Click here to find out how.