Redefining Care Since 2015: Shaping Integrated Health for Mothers and Children
Let us look back at the journey of Yayasan Balita Sehat Indonesia over the past decade. Under the leadership of Syifa Andina, the foundation adapted to many new changes. An integrated health approach became a central focus of its programs. How has she interpreted this transformation throughout her leadership? What strategies are being implemented today […]
When Early Education Becomes a Lifelong Gift
From Preschool to College: A Foundation for Learning That Still Endures Two decades may have passed since a young child first stepped into the preschool classrooms of the Yayasan Balita Sehat (YBS) Indonesia in Cilandak back in 2008. Today, that child has grown into an eighth-semester student at the Jakarta State Polytechnic. His name is Sahnur (21), one […]
The Strength of a Dedicated Educator
Throughout the 25-year journey of the Yayasan Balita Sehat Indonesia (Foundation for Mother and Child Health Indonesia), many changes have occurred—from expanding programs and shifting locations to the evolving educational needs of children. However, one thing remains the foundation: the educators who choose to stay and grow alongside the Foundation. One such individual is Benedikta, affectionately known as Bu […]
A Classroom Born from Care
In Bojonggede Village, Bogor Regency, West Java, change was not born from magnificent buildings. It grew from care. From the simple kitchen in the home of Ms. Nurkhikmah—affectionately known as Ms. Nung—a long journey began. From Posyandu to Classroom (2012–2014) In 2012, Ms. Nung was selected as a cadre member for a supplementary feeding program […]
FMCH Indonesia Launches Indonesia’s First Pilot of the BUNDA Program to Support the Mental Health of Mothers
FMCH Indonesia (Yayasan Balita Sehat Indonesia) has launched Indonesia’s first pilot of the BUNDA Program (Bersama Mendukung Ibu Sehat dan Bahagia), a community-based psychosocial support model designed to strengthen the mental health of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach. As part of the implementation, in January 2026 FMCH Indonesia held training for 100 […]
Building Healthier Futures for Indonesia’s Youngest Learners
Bogor, 27 November 2025 — Yayasan Balita Sehat (FMCH Indonesia) is strengthening its commitment to early childhood wellbeing through comprehensive health and dental check-ups for more than 700 young children enrolled in 21 community pre-school (PAUD) across Bogor, South Central Timor (TTS), and Southwest Sumba (SBD). This initiative was made possible through the generous support […]
“We Only Knew How to Burn It”, A Mother’s Story of Trash and Change
For Mama Simea, a resident of Anin Village, South Amanatun Subdistrict, Timor Tengah Selatan Regency, plastic waste had always been a problem with no solution. “All this time, we didn’t know about activities (waste management) like this,” she said. “We could only burn the plastic after collecting it. The trash was scattered on the streets, […]
Turning Plastic Waste into Value: A Community Effort in Southwest Sumba
What if waste was not only thrown away but reused? In the villages of Laga Lete and Wee Rame, Southwest Sumba Regency, locals have started to process the piles of plastic waste in their environment. Previously, the lack of knowledge on waste management led people to habitually burn or simply discard plastic waste. As a […]
A Fun Day of Learning: Pre-school Children Explore the Kirti Presidential Museum
Bogor (August 12, 2025) — This day was a day full of joy for the young children of community pre-school PAUD Sehat Ceria Bojonggede. From the early morning, they were already excited, carrying their small backpacks filled with sling water bottles, wearing hats, and sitting neatly on the bus. Together with the teachers, they headed […]
From Little Hands to Healthy Meals: Preschoolers Plant, Harvest, Cook, and Enjoy Their Own Food
At community preschool PAUD Sehat Ceria Bojonggede, learning goes beyond reading, writing, and counting. Here, children are introduced to real-life lessons from planting and nurturing crops, to harvesting, cooking, and finally enjoying healthy meals made with their own hands. On Wednesday morning (August 6), the classroom turned into a lively mini kitchen. The children, dressed […]
