Through our newsletter we like to keep you informed of the (recent) developments within the projects in Indonesia and our activities in the Netherlands.
DECEMBER 2025 – number 35
As 2025 comes to an end we would very much like to inform you of all the SRI activities in The Netherlands and Indonesia.
THE NETHERLANDS
On Aug 17th 2025, Indonesia’s national holiday, another ‘kumpulan’ (gathering) was hosted by Albert and Axel in The Hague. We look back at a very successful event attended by 70 guests. There was a very nice atmosphere and good conversations. Products of the women entrepreneurs were being admired. People enjoyed the satay and yellow rice in the garden. Many thanks to Albert and Axel for making their store available for this event and of course, many thanks to all our sympathizers too!
JAVA
SRI contact Ratih, Solo
Women’s cooperation Lidia in Solo organized two training sessions with SRI support. The first training session was titled: “From stress to blessed”, regarding stress management and how to de-stress. The second training session covered bullying. Stressed life and bullying are a major issue in Indonesia too. It is good to discuss this with each other and talk about these issues. Both training sessions were attended by more than 60 women.
Via Ratih, SRI supports 43 pupils, ages varying between Kindergarten through university, in Solo and Klaten.
SRI contact Yani, Solo
The women’s cooperation Sangu Gesang has started rearing goats just like the women’s group Musuk. SRI helped acquiring four pregnant goat! Four women have started rearing goats next to their homes. They built goat pens and when new goats were born, this baby goat was then presented to another member of the women’s group. This way the project could develop over a larger area. When the women sell goats, they will have their own income. When women have their own income, their position will improve and increase equality with their husbands. This has been proven to decrease domestic violence.
Sangu Gesang already started the sale of snacks and this business is going well. The same goes for the laundry business that was started 2 years ago.
This form of support, requested by the women themselves really help promote the women’s development of independence. Results of the research done by the university where Yani lectures, also supports this conclusion.
Women’s group Musuk continues to thrive without any support from SRI.
Via Yani, SRI now supports 8 children.
BALI
Pondok Gerasa is a safehouse in the Tabanan area and houses victims of domestic violence or abuse. Children who cannot live at home due to domestic violence or abuse are taken in and receive support (and treatment).
One girl returned to her home this Summer. She has graduated and could return home under supervision.
Three new pupils have been accepted and one of them is severely traumatized. She currently undergoes psychological treatment.
SRI supports 13 pupils now. Our support is highly appreciated. Education for the pupils in 2026 has also been guaranteed by SRI.
Seva Karuna
This little school near Ubud now primarily focuses on 4 and 5 year old pupils, due to the demand. Seva Karuna made a promotional video to increase student enrollment.
In Denpasar and it’s vicinity SRI supports 8 children, including the grandchildren of Jojon the dressmaker, who passed away. And the children of Hendrawadi, who owns a fruit juice stall at the night market. SRI also supports a few more children via Pak (Mr) Eddy.
INDONESIA general situation
Our contacts have told us that the inflation rate has increased a lot, daily life has become expensive and increasing poverty. Unemployment is rising too. The nation is changing under the new president and freedom of press is severely limited. Military and police force have increase their influence on daily life.
In August, many larger cities experienced protests and rioting.
Our contacts keep us updated on the current situation and when emergency assistance is needed, we are fortunate enough to be able to help.
SRI hopes to visit all the projects next year. We have noticed that it is important to meet and talk to everyone, children and women, annually. And of course, we connect with our contacts all year long.
SRI continues to help and support thanks to your donations.
Thank you so much for your continuing support.
Willemien, Ingrid and Helga wish you a good December and an excellent 2026! 