Parent Well-being Is Not a DIY Project
Parenthood is often understood as a personal responsibility. When a mother experiences exhaustion, emotional distress, or difficulties navigating parenthood, the solutions offered often place the responsibility back on the individual: manage your time better, seek more information, become more resilient, or learn how to cope with stress. But what if the problem is not simply […]
Lesson Learned from the BUNDA Program Pilot Towards National Replication and Integration
JAKARTA, 1 September 2026 – Maternal mental health is an integral part of maternal and child health. A mother’s psychological wellbeing during pregnancy and after childbirth affects not only her own wellbeing, but also her child’s health and development, as well as the quality of care the child receives. To strengthen attention to this issue, FMCH […]
MPLS PAUD Sehat Ceria: A Simple and Fun Welcoming New Students
BOJONGGEDE, BOGOR (July 15, 2026) — Laughter and excitement filled the classrooms of PAUD Sehat Ceria on the first day of school as 38 new students began their learning journey for the 2026/2027 academic year. The school kicked off its three-day orientation program —Masa Pengenalan Lingkungan Sekolah (MPLS), which runs from July 15–17, with activities […]
BUNDA Program Cuts Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Among Mothers by 11 Percentage Points
The BUNDA Program (Bersama Mendukung Ibu Sehat dan Bahagia) has demonstrated a significant impact on improving the mental health of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia. The findings are based on the second phase of the BUNDA pilot in 2026, supported by The Good Start Challenge, involving 386 pregnant and breastfeeding […]
Don’t Burn Our Children’s Future: Climate Awareness Campaign at Southwest Sumba Volleyball Tournament
SOUTHWEST SUMBA (11 July 2026) – Yayasan Balita Sehat Indonesia has partnered with the Pemuda NTT Cup Southwest Sumba to promote climate action through the Se-Sumba Raya Volleyball Tournament. Held at Charlie Sport Center in Southwest Sumba Regency, the campaign, titled “Climate Change Through Waste Management: No Burning Waste,” has been running from June 27 […]
Finding Her Way Back to Prayer: Mama MM’s Journey Through Program BUNDA
When Program BUNDA (Mendukung Ibu Sehat dan Bahagia) first arrived in Watu Labara Village, Southwest Sumba District, Mama MM (40) was pregnant with her seventh child. At her age, entering the third trimester placed her pregnancy in a higher-risk category. Alongside the physical changes and preparations for childbirth, she was also navigating the daily challenges […]