Hi Beautiful People,
My name is Pritania Astari, an Indonesian student based in Melbourne. I am raising funds for an organisation that is deeply meaningful to me: Harapan Fian.
Harapan Fian is a community-based organisation in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, dedicated to supporting street-situated communities, people who work and live on the streets, including newspaper sellers, buskers, waste pickers, beggars, and sex workers, as well as individuals facing extreme poverty and risk of homelessness. Since 2018, they have built strong, trusting relationships within the community.
At the heart of their work is a rented basecamp in central Yogyakarta; a safe, accessible, and welcoming space where the street-situated communities, especially women and children can gather, learn, and access support. This modest house serves as an office, shelter, and community hub. It hosts essential programs, including community assistance, Posyandu Jalanan (a street-based health service), weekly alternative education for children, monthly skill-building sessions, and conditional cash transfers for young single mothers in crisis. At times, it also functions as a safehouse for those escaping domestic violence.
However, as Harapan Fian relies primarily on grassroots crowdfunding, the current global economic climate has placed them under serious financial strain. They are now struggling to cover daily operating costs and to sustain the rent on their basecamp.
I have been involved with Harapan Fian since 2020. Through this work, I have witnessed firsthand the systemic barriers faced by street-situated communities in accessing health and social services. This experience inspired my PhD research, which focuses on understanding and addressing these inequalities. More importantly, it has shown me how vital Harapan Fian’s presence is, providing not just services, but also safety, dignity, and a sense of belonging. Since 2022, they have supported over 180 community members, more than half of whom are young women under 19.
As my direct involvement with Harapan Fian comes to an end, I am launching this campaign to ensure their work continues.
Your support, no matter how small, will help keep the basecamp open, sustain life-changing programs, and provide a safe space for those who need it most. By donating, you are not only supporting an organisation, but standing in solidarity with communities who are too often overlooked.
Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and for being part of this journey.
Best wishes,
Pritania
Fundraising page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/from-streets-to-safety-help-us-keep-this-home-alive