During my 8 weeks interning at Harapan Fian I was able to grasp the full experience of the working culture in Indonesia. There were many lessons learnt and many things I had to adapt to. I would say this helped shift my perspective on the little things that go on behind the scenes of the…
Bong Suwung, a well-known prostitution area on the western outskirts of Yogyakarta’s Tugu train station, has long provided refuge to a marginalized community. Over the years, Harapan Fian has been instrumental in enhancing the health of Bong Suwung’s residents by offering regular health check-ups and facilitating access to essential healthcare services. These initiatives have seen…
Domestic violence casts a long and dark shadow, affecting not only the immediate victims but also leaving a long-lasting negative impact on the lives of innocent children. The harrowing tale of Farah, a seven-year-old attending primary school, serves as a poignant example of the profound impact of violence against women within the confines of their…
Yogyakarta ranks second in Indonesia for the number of mental health cases, following Bali. Sleman Regency has the highest number of child and adolescent mental health cases in Yogyakarta, with 1,000 cases in 2022. Common mental health issues among children and adolescents in Yogyakarta include anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. The prevalence of mental health…
By Vanessa Heggie As a development student having the pleasure of interning with Harapan Fian over the past month, I am proud to say that I have learnt a lot from this experience. During this last month, I was able to witness all of the beneficial work Harapan Fian does for the street people in…
By: Kalina McMaster Where have they gone? Over the laughter and flashes of cameras, an emptiness fills the street; the sidewalks once filled with life and sound, carts filled with refreshing iced drinks or sizzling sate ayam, enticing passers-by, now lie bare. Whilst Malioboro’s roadsides are still lined by becaks and horse-drawn carriages, the voices…
