A More Inclusive Environment for Special Needs Children at Saraswati Learning Center
Bringing up and educating a child with special needs requires patience. Many parents find the early years challenging, and it isn’t easy when communities do not respect these individuals. Saraswati Learning Center addresses the needs of these children and helps educate them in a supportive environment. Saraswati Learning Center addresses the needs of these
Agustinus Wibowo: Into the Great Wide Open
Agustinus Wibowo is widely credited as the pioneer of travel writing in Indonesia. His pensive approach to travelling has allowed him to gain a deep understanding and insight into the places he has visited, all of which were off the beaten path. Indonesian travel writter Agustinus Wibowo is known from his memoir Titik Nol (Ground Zero: When
Laras Kasih Uses Art as Therapy for Kids with Cancers
For an hour a week, Laras Kasih, a community of artists, gives children with cancer a reason to smile. Laras Kasih, a community of painters who specialise in watercolours volunteer their time at the hospital helping children paint. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA Childhood is a time of joy, of having the freedom to run amock
5th Annual Priscilla Hall Memorial Foundation Golf Invitational
Held on 7 Dec. 2018, the event upheld the mission of the foundation: “To provide direct and on-going assistance to Indonesian children in need, with a focus on meeting their basic nutritional, shelter and educational requirements.” The highlight of the evening was the Charity Auction, with 21 items on the live bid going under the
What’s Love Got to Do with It? The Answer is Everything
“What’s love got to do with it” asked Tina Turner many years ago. The answer: everything! Love should be a part of every single thing we do or think. But so often it simply is not, and we struggle on more hating our jobs then loving them, more putting up with our places where we
How To Make A Maltese Cross
While I was on holiday in Malta with some friends a few years ago we booked a boat trip to the neighbouring islands of Gozo and Comino. The package deal provided all food and drinks for the day, including breakfast, so we woke up early and set off for the harbour under a bright morning
Tero Annanolli, An Artistic Depiction of Our Environment
Finnish painter Tero Annanolli always knew he wanted to become an artist. As a 5-year-old in kindergarten, he discovered the fascinating world of watercolours and sculpting something out of clay. “I have been interested in painting ever since,” Tero recalls, adding that he quickly began to experiment with different colours while at the same time
A message from a Boy Scout – Hugo Hutapea
My name is Hugo Hutapea, I am the current Assistant Senior Patrol Leader in Boy Scout Troop 455, and you are probably wondering why I am sending this email in the first place. First of all, I would like to apologize for this intrusion especially since it is already 10 o’clock at night, due
Fostering Work Efficiency Through Design
Working in a well-designed office can boost efficiency and creativity. Gert Borrits, President Director of Danish pump manufacturer Grundfos, took this observation to heart when his company moved from Pulo Gadung to a new space in Halim in 2014. Together with Indonesian designer Ayu Sawitri Joddy, Gert realized his dream of creating a workspace that
Building Bridges Towards a Cullture of Peace
Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla and International Peace Foundation (IPF) Chairman Uwe Morawetz officially introduced the upcoming event series “Bridges – Dialogues towards a Culture of Peace” in October. The event, already in its sixth edition and a cooperation between ASEAN and IPF, will be held from January to March 2017. It will feature seven
Alistair Speirs: My Journey to Work
NOW! Jakarta begins a groundbreaking series called “My Journey to Work” which will combine a real look at the city’s arteries but also help the Jakarta City Government realise that almost every commuter suffers from a myriad of small but solvable problems on their journey every day. Jakarta commuters are not stupid, they are long
An Interview with H.E. Johanna Brismar Skoog Ambassador of Sweden to Indonesia
The charming Johanna Brismar Skoog recently took the time to meet NOW! Jakarta for an interview, during which she spoke about Sweden-Indonesia relations, her first 2 1/2 years in Jakarta, and what can be done in order to follow in Sweden’s footsteps when it comes to gender equality. Jakarta was your first post as Ambassador.
An Interview with H.E. Paivi Hiltunen-Toivio Ambassador of Finland to Indonesia
From enchanting winter wonderlands to never-ending summer days – Finland’s scenic beauty is beyond description all year around. The Finnish Embassy in Indonesia was established in 1974, but the relationship between the two countries can actually be traced back as far as the 1920s. We spoke with H.E. Päivi Hiltunen-Toivio, who is now entering her
