Ibu Komariah’s Journey: Transforming the Landscape of Reproductive Health Education in Indramayu
Amidst the coastal breezes of Java’s northern shore, within the resilient and storied Regency of Indramayu, stands SMP Negeri 2 Indramayu—a public institution now imbued with a renewed sense of purpose. At the heart of this profound transformation is a visionary leader: Ibu Komariah. As Principal, her tireless dedication has not only reshaped the school’s […]
Agni: The Young Woman Trailblazing Change in Sindang Village
In the small village of Sindang, located in the Indramayu Regency of West Java, a young woman named Agni is carving a path toward meaningful change. Indramayu is often recognized for its complex social challenges, particularly for young women: limited access to information, health services that are rarely youth-friendly, and deeply rooted social norms […]
Lalu Wirtabe: The Customary Leader Who Rejects Child Marriage Practices
At the foot of the hills of Pengengat Village, Central Lombok, the wind carries the voice of a figure who does not merely guard ancestral heritage, but also reshapes its values for the sake of the village children’s future. He is Lalu Wirtabe, the Chairman of the Pengengat Village Customary Institution—a traditional leader who refused […]
Pak Alpin: The Village Head Supporting the Future of the Youth
When Pak Alpin first took office as the Head of Tugu Village in Langkat, he had a clear vision: to develop the village physically, improve infrastructure, and ensure a more comfortable life for his residents. Before becoming the village head, he was a successful entrepreneur whose business had made him financially secure. However, upon returning […]
Qomar’s Journey with CIKAL
Qomar’s Journey with CIKAL Qomarun never imagined that he would become involved in issues considered taboo by his community. As a Development Economics student at Pembangunan Pancabudi University, he was better known as a freelance MC, frequently hosting weddings and major events. His life followed a typical path until one day, the neighborhood head of […]
Pak Sumanto and Sari: From Hesitation to Blessing
Pak Sumanto, a humble man working as a security guard, initially did not understand why his daughter, Sari, was so interested in the CIKAL program. When he first heard that his child would be involved in issues regarding sexual and reproductive health, his mind was filled with questions and worries. How could a teenage girl […]
Eva: From Survivor to Advocate for Gender Justice and Women’s Empowerment
“Like an ancient oak tree rooted deep within the earth, spreading its branches toward the sky.” In a world still grappling with the issues of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), there are individuals who rise from their wounds and turn them into the strength to bring about change. Eva is one of them. At 26 […]
Wayang Botol: When Village Children in Lombok Speak Through Culture
I am more than just a discarded plastic bottle. My name is now Wayang Botol, and I have become the voice of change. I was born from the hands of village children in Central Lombok—children whose voices were once barely heard, but who have now become pioneers in the movement to prevent child marriage through […]
When Village Women Master the Law: Safer Communities, Victims No Longer Alone
Through the Gen G and RHRN2 programs, we empower village women to become the frontline of community protection. In Palu and Langkat, we have witnessed an extraordinary transformation: from homemakers who were once just neighbors to talk to, into paralegals who master the law and are capable of directly handling cases of Sexual and Gender-Based […]
