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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Small Stage, Big Steps: The Real Impact of Early Childhood Education in Bojonggede
A festive atmosphere filled the courtyard of community preschool Sehat Ceria Bojonggede, Bogor, West Java as the school held its graduation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic year. In the Wednesday morning (June, 18) on a small stage set up on the school’s terrace, children dressed in black and white outfits performed dances, songs, and short […]
