 
							
					
															
					
					 by Ari | Jul 20, 2023 | Stories from the Field
Aisyiyah is the women’s association of Muhammadiyah, which is the second-largest Islamic organization in Indonesia. Aisyiyah Sumedang, which works to address women’s and children’s issues, saw firsthand the limits of how women were participating in village...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Ari | Apr 24, 2023 | Stories from the Field
Due to their work with MADANI the local government’s perception of civil society organizations (CSOs) has improved, has and they have embraced Lakpesdam NU as a trusted development partner. Community development initiatives play an important role in alleviating...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Ari | Apr 14, 2023 | Stories from the Field
Over more than three decades, PKBI in Singkawang has demonstrated its ability to work effectively on matters pertaining to reproductive health. However, through their work with MADANI in recent years, they have also built new trust with the district government on...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Ari | Apr 3, 2023 | Stories from the Field
Through their MADANI-supported activities, they have connected with the local communities and improved their legitimacy among key stakeholders. The economy of Gresik revolves around industry, with several important businesses having factories in the region, including...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Ari | Mar 6, 2023 | Stories from the Field
Over the past two and a half years of MADANI’s support for Nasyiatul Aisyiyah, they have deepened their collaboration with various stakeholders, becoming more knowledgeable of and relevant to addressing development challenges in the region. One of Garut District’s...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Ari | Feb 20, 2023 | Stories from the Field
In Pangkep, MADANI Lead Partner Lembaga Demokrasi Celebes (Lekrac) and the MABACA (acronym for Honest, Brave, and Smart) Learning Forum have improved access to public healthcare services for impoverished women and children. Under the 2020-2024 national medium-term...