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Children
Education Fund
Provide scholarships, school supplies, and teacher training to ensure every child in underserved communities has access to quality education.
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Children
HOME Children Centre
Establish safe, community-based learning centres that give children a nurturing space to study, play, and develop critical life skills after school hours.
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Disaster-Affected Schools
Rebuild and equip schools destroyed by natural disasters so children can return to learning as quickly as possible after emergencies.
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Empowerment
Community Empowerment
Support women and families with micro-enterprise training, small business grants, and cooperative development to build self-sustaining livelihoods.
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Empowerment
Sustainable Farming Initiative
Equip smallholder farmers with climate-resilient techniques, quality seeds, and market access to improve food security and household income.
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Disaster
Emergency Response Fund
Rapid deployment of food, clean water, shelter, and medical aid within 48 hours of a natural disaster or humanitarian crisis.
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Infrastructure
Clean Water Access
Build wells, water filtration systems, and sanitation facilities to provide safe drinking water to remote communities without reliable access.
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Infrastructure
Mosque Construction
Build and renovate community mosques across Europe that serve as centres for worship, education, and social cohesion for Muslim communities.
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Infrastructure
Rural Bridges Project
Construct pedestrian and vehicle bridges connecting isolated villages to schools, markets, and healthcare, cutting travel times dramatically.
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We provide scholarships covering tuition, uniforms, and supplies, while investing in teacher training and school infrastructure. Working across three districts, we partner with local schools and education authorities to identify the most vulnerable children and implement evidence-based interventions.
The results are clear: schools in our programme have seen enrollment increase by 35% and dropout rates fall by half. For many families, this programme represents the first time a child will complete secondary education.
Objectives
Award 500 full scholarships this year
Cover tuition, uniforms, textbooks, stationery, and transport for the most vulnerable children across Bandung, Garut, and Tasikmalaya districts.
Train 150 teachers in modern methods
Intensive workshops on child-centred pedagogy, digital classroom tools, and inclusive education practices for primary and secondary teachers.
Equip 25 schools with digital learning labs
Install computer workstations, internet connectivity, and educational software to give students their first hands-on technology experience.
March 2026 — 2026 Scholarship Cohort Announced
520 students received full scholarships this year — our largest cohort yet. Priority was given to orphaned children and single-parent households across Bandung, Garut, and Tasikmalaya districts.
January 2026 — Teacher Training Workshop Complete
45 teachers from 12 schools completed an intensive two-week training programme on child-centred learning methodologies and digital classroom tool integration.
November 2025 — New Computer Lab Opened in Garut
A 30-workstation computer lab was inaugurated at SDN 3 Garut, giving 400 students their first hands-on experience with technology and digital learning tools.
Siti Nurhaliza
Programme Director West Java, Indonesia12 years in education development. Former UNICEF education specialist for Southeast Asia. Oversees all scholarship selections, school partnerships, and donor relations across three programme districts.
Budi Santoso
Field Coordinator Bandung, IndonesiaFormer school principal with 20 years of teaching experience. Manages day-to-day field operations, teacher training workshops, and school infrastructure projects across three districts.
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Sponsor a Child
Sponsor a Child
Students are selected through a thorough needs assessment considering family income, orphan status, academic potential, and geographic remoteness. Local school principals and community leaders participate in nominations, and every application is independently verified by our field team.
Each scholarship covers full tuition, school uniform, textbooks, stationery, and a monthly transportation allowance. For boarding school students, we also cover accommodation and meals.
Our centres fill this gap with structured afternoon programmes combining academic tutoring, creative activities, life skills training, and psychosocial support. Each centre is staffed by trained facilitators from the local community, creating employment while ensuring culturally sensitive programming.
Since 2023, we have established 8 centres serving over 600 children, with measurable improvements in school performance, confidence, and social skills among participants.
Objectives
Open 5 new centres in underserved districts
Expand into Magelang, Klaten, and rural areas of Semarang to reach children in communities with the fewest after-school resources.
Enroll 400 additional children
Double our reach to serve over 1,000 children across Central Java through new centres and expanded capacity at existing ones.
Develop standardised life skills curriculum
Create a replicable curriculum covering leadership, health awareness, environmental stewardship, and conflict resolution for ages 6-14.
February 2026 — Semarang Centre Grand Opening
Our 9th centre opened in North Semarang with capacity for 80 children. The local village chief donated land for the building, demonstrating strong community buy-in.
December 2025 — Facilitator Certification Programme
12 new community facilitators completed our six-month certified training programme and are now leading sessions at centres across the region.
October 2025 — Annual Assessment Results
Children attending HOME centres showed a 40% improvement in reading comprehension and 35% in mathematics compared to baseline assessments taken at enrollment.
Dewi Anggraeni
Programme Manager Semarang, Indonesia8 years in child protection and informal education. Designs the learning curriculum, oversees centre quality standards, and trains facilitators across all programme sites.
Hendra Wijaya
Community Liaison Solo, IndonesiaBackground in social work with expertise in community mobilisation. Builds relationships with village leaders and parents for centre establishment and long-term sustainability.
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HOME Children Center
Primarily children aged 6-14. Programming is adapted for different age groups with separate sessions for younger (6-10) and older (11-14) children, each with age-appropriate activities and academic support.
Facilitators are recruited from local communities and must complete a six-month certified training programme in child development, safeguarding, and activity-based learning methodologies before leading sessions independently.
Beyond physical structures, we supply replacement learning materials, furniture, and teaching aids, and deliver psychosocial support for children traumatised by disasters. Currently active in Palu, Mamuju, and Majene districts, the programme has already restored 6 schools and targets 15 more.
Objectives
Rebuild 15 disaster-damaged schools
Using earthquake-resistant designs that meet Indonesian building code SNI 1726 with reinforced concrete frames.
Provide learning kits for 2,000 students
Textbooks, stationery, and backpacks to every student in temporary and permanent learning spaces.
Psychosocial support for 1,500 children
Trained counsellors delivering group and individual sessions to help children process disaster-related trauma.
February 2026 — Majene School 70% Complete
The largest rebuild in our programme is on track — classrooms, library, and sanitation facilities taking shape. Expected completion: April 2026.
December 2025 — Psychosocial Sessions Reach 800 Children
Trained counsellors have conducted group and individual sessions with 800 children across 4 schools, helping them process disaster-related trauma.
October 2025 — Learning Kit Distribution
1,200 learning kits containing textbooks, stationery, and backpacks distributed to students in temporary learning spaces across Palu and Mamuju.
Arif Rahman
Project Manager Palu, IndonesiaCivil engineer with 15 years in disaster-resilient construction. Previously managed post-tsunami school rebuilding for the Indonesian Red Cross across Sulawesi.
Ibu Fatma Laode
Psychosocial Coordinator Mamuju, IndonesiaClinical psychologist specialising in child trauma. Leads the counsellor team providing individual and group support in disaster-affected schools.
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School Renovation
Recent seismic activity has damaged additional schools. Without rapid intervention, thousands of children face months or years without proper classrooms.
Yes. All reconstructions follow Indonesian earthquake-resistant building code SNI 1726 and use reinforced concrete frames designed to withstand seismic events.
Participants receive seed capital grants, business mentorship, and market access support, enabling them to launch or grow small businesses in batik production, food processing, and handicrafts. Since 2022, 450 women have graduated from our 12-month incubator, with 78% maintaining profitable businesses two years later.
Objectives
Graduate 200 women from business incubator
Complete 12-month programme covering business planning, financial management, marketing, and cooperative governance.
Establish 5 new cooperatives
Form legally registered cooperatives that provide collective bargaining power, shared equipment, and economies of scale.
Facilitate market linkages for 300 enterprises
Connect micro-enterprises with domestic retailers, online marketplaces, and international export opportunities.
March 2026 — Batik Cooperative Lands Export Order
The Sleman Women's Batik Cooperative secured its first international order from a European retailer — 500 pieces worth EUR 12,000.
January 2026 — 2026 Incubator Cohort Begins
65 women from Bantul and Gunung Kidul began the 12-month business incubator, our largest cohort to date.
October 2025 — Micro-Finance Partnership Launched
Signed MOU with Bank Jogja to provide low-interest loans for programme graduates wanting to scale their businesses.
Sri Widodo
Programme Director Yogyakarta, IndonesiaMBA from Gadjah Mada University, 14 years in community economic development. Designed the business incubator curriculum used across all programme sites.
Ratna Sari
Business Mentor Lead Bantul, IndonesiaFormer small business owner turned mentor. Provides one-on-one coaching to 40+ women entrepreneurs on operations, pricing, and marketing strategies.
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Community Empowerment
Women-headed households and economically marginalised families in the Yogyakarta special region. Applicants must demonstrate entrepreneurial interest and commit to the full 12-month incubator schedule.
It is a non-repayable grant. Graduates are encouraged to pay it forward by mentoring one new participant in the following cohort.
Our initiative equips farming families with climate-resilient agricultural techniques, quality seeds adapted to local conditions, and fair-price market connections. Working in 10 villages across Agam and Tanah Datar districts, we have helped 350 farming families increase crop yields by 45% while reducing chemical fertiliser use by 60%.
Objectives
Train 200 new farmers in climate-smart agriculture
Hands-on workshops covering organic composting, water-efficient irrigation, crop diversification, and integrated pest management.
Establish 3 village seed banks
Community-managed repositories storing locally adapted, climate-resilient seed varieties available to all farming families.
Link 150 farmers to organic market channels
Connect certified farmers to premium domestic and export markets through cooperative-based aggregation and quality assurance.
February 2026 — Organic Certification Workshop
80 farmers completed training for organic certification, opening access to premium markets that pay 30-50% above conventional prices.
December 2025 — Harvest Season Results
Post-training harvest data shows average yield increases of 48% for rice and 52% for vegetables among participating farmers.
October 2025 — First Seed Bank Operational
The Agam district seed bank began operations, storing and distributing locally adapted, climate-resilient seed varieties to 120 farming families.
Irwan Malik
Agricultural Programme Lead Bukittinggi, IndonesiaAgronomist with 10 years in sustainable agriculture, specialising in organic farming systems adapted to tropical highland conditions in West Sumatra.
Yenni Elsa
Farmer Trainer Agam, IndonesiaDaughter of local farmers with an agricultural degree from Andalas University. Leads hands-on training sessions using demonstration plots in programme villages.
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Sustainable Farming
Rice, vegetables (chilli, tomato, cabbage), and specialty crops like cinnamon and coffee. Crop selection is based on local soil conditions, climate patterns, and market demand.
Yes. All seeds, tools, and irrigation equipment become the property of participating farmers. Village seed banks ensure ongoing access to quality varieties.
We maintain pre-positioned relief supplies at 5 strategic warehouses across the archipelago and support a trained volunteer network of 200+ disaster responders. In 2025 alone, we responded to 8 major disasters affecting over 50,000 people.
Objectives
Maintain 48-hour rapid response capability
Keep all 5 regional warehouses stocked and volunteer teams on standby for immediate deployment anywhere in Indonesia.
Pre-position supplies for 10,000 families
Food, water, shelter kits, and hygiene packages stored and ready for rapid distribution across 5 strategic locations.
Train 100 new community disaster volunteers
Five-day intensive training in search and rescue, first aid, needs assessment, and logistics coordination.
March 2026 — West Java Flood Response Active
Team deployed within 36 hours. 2,400 families receiving emergency food, clean water, and shelter kits in Garut and Sumedang districts.
January 2026 — Supply Restocking Complete
All 5 regional warehouses fully restocked after heavy 2025 disaster season. Ready to support 10,000 families across the archipelago.
November 2025 — Volunteer Training Batch 4
35 new community disaster volunteers completed 5-day intensive training in search and rescue, first aid, and logistics coordination.
Col. (Ret.) Bambang Sutrisno
Disaster Response Director Jakarta, Indonesia25 years in military disaster relief. Led BNPB coordination for the 2018 Sulawesi earthquake response. Oversees all rapid deployment operations.
Rina Handayani
Logistics Manager Jakarta, Indonesia12 years in humanitarian supply chain management with IFRC. Manages the 5 regional warehouses, procurement, and rapid deployment logistics.
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Emergency Response Fund
Indonesia averages 7 major disasters per year. The fund is constantly drawn upon and must be replenished continuously. Current reserves cover only 60% of our readiness target.
Within 48 hours of a disaster declaration. Pre-positioned supplies and trained volunteers in 5 regions enable rapid mobilisation anywhere in the archipelago.
Our programme constructs gravity-fed water systems, borehole wells, and community filtration units. Each installation includes sanitation facilities and hygiene education. We train local water committees to manage systems long after construction. Since 2023, 18 water systems serve 12,000 people, reducing waterborne illness by 70%.
Objectives
Build 10 new clean water systems
Gravity-fed pipelines and borehole wells designed for Papua's challenging terrain, each serving 500-2,000 people.
Install sanitation in 15 villages
Community latrines and handwashing stations alongside hygiene education programmes to maximise health outcomes.
Reduce waterborne illness by 80%
Measurable reduction in diarrhoeal disease, cholera, and typhoid through clean water access and improved hygiene practices.
March 2026 — Jayapura Highland System Complete
A gravity-fed system now delivers clean water to 3 villages (1,800 people) in the Jayapura highlands. Construction took 4 months using local labour.
January 2026 — Health Impact Survey Results
Post-installation health surveys show a 73% reduction in diarrhoeal disease in communities with completed water systems.
November 2025 — Water Committee Training
45 community members from 5 villages completed training on water system maintenance, tariff collection, and basic plumbing skills.
Marthen Wanggai
WASH Programme Manager Jayapura, IndonesiaPapuan water engineer with 15 years designing rural water supply systems. Master's in Water Engineering from IHE Delft, Netherlands.
Yance Karubuy
Community Development Officer Wamena, IndonesiaSocial worker from Papua's highland communities. Facilitates village consultations, organises construction labour, and leads hygiene education campaigns.
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Water Sanitation
Water Sanitation
Gravity-fed systems have a 20+ year lifespan. Borehole wells last 15+ years. Local water committees are trained in maintenance and collect user fees for ongoing repairs.
Village water committees take full ownership through a formal handover ceremony with local government. We provide 2 years of follow-up technical support.
Our programme supports the design and construction of community mosques as multi-functional hubs: prayer halls, classrooms for weekend Islamic schools, community meeting rooms, and social service spaces. Our first project in Rotterdam is in the design phase, with construction planned for late 2026.
Objectives
Complete architectural design and permits
Finalise the 800m2 facility design featuring prayer hall, classrooms, and community room with full Dutch building regulation compliance.
Begin construction of Rotterdam mosque
Break ground on the first Human Initiative Europe community mosque, with an estimated 18-month construction timeline.
Establish community management committee
Form a representative governance body to oversee operations, programming, and maintenance of the completed facility.
March 2026 — Architectural Design Approved
The final design for the Rotterdam mosque was approved by the community board. The 800m2 facility includes a prayer hall for 300 and 3 classrooms.
January 2026 — Community Consultation Complete
Over 150 community members participated in 3 design consultation sessions, providing input on layout, facilities, accessibility, and aesthetics.
November 2025 — Project Officially Launched
The mosque construction project was announced at a community gathering attended by 300 people, with the deputy mayor of Rotterdam expressing support.
Ibrahim van der Berg
Project Director Rotterdam, NetherlandsDutch-Moroccan community leader with 20 years in Islamic community development across Europe. Leads stakeholder engagement and fundraising.
Arch. Nadia Amrani
Lead Architect Amsterdam, NetherlandsAward-winning architect specialising in Islamic architecture adapted to European urban contexts. Has designed two mosques in Belgium and one in Germany.
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House of Paradise Project Al-Falah Mosque, Berlin
Purpose-built mosques are critical for community cohesion, youth engagement, dignified worship, and providing a centre for social services and interfaith dialogue.
Yes. The community room and meeting spaces are designed for interfaith events, neighbourhood gatherings, and social services open to all residents regardless of faith.
Our project constructs durable steel-and-concrete bridges designed for local conditions, built with community labour, and maintained by trained village committees. Since 2024, 4 bridges have connected 8 villages, cutting travel times by 65%.
Objectives
Construct 6 new bridges
Steel-frame bridges with reinforced concrete decking spanning 20-50 metres, designed for pedestrians, motorcycles, and light vehicles.
Connect 15 villages to road networks
Eliminate river-crossing barriers that isolate communities from schools, healthcare facilities, and markets.
Reduce travel time to services by 50%+
Measured door-to-service travel time reduction for healthcare, education, and market access in connected villages.
February 2026 — Kapuas Bridge 60% Complete
The 45-metre span across the Kapuas tributary is progressing well. Foundation complete, steel frame assembly underway. Completion: May 2026.
December 2025 — School Attendance Surges
Villages connected by our first two bridges report 40% increase in school attendance, with children no longer missing class during flood season.
October 2025 — Community Labour Programme
60 villagers from 3 communities are contributing construction labour, earning daily wages and learning transferable skills in steel construction.
Eng. Wahyu Hidayat
Bridge Engineer Pontianak, IndonesiaStructural engineer with 12 years designing rural infrastructure. Specialises in cost-effective bridge designs for Kalimantan's river conditions.
Surya Dharma
Community Mobiliser Sintang, IndonesiaBorn in a riverside village without a bridge. Now works to ensure no community faces the same isolation. Manages community participation and maintenance training.
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Bangun Jembatan
Typically 4-6 months depending on span length and weather conditions. Community labour participation accelerates timelines while keeping costs low.
Steel-frame bridges with reinforced concrete decking designed for pedestrians, motorcycles, and light vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. They have a 30+ year lifespan.