MADANI Civil Society Support Initiative

The program has worked to achieve this by developing clear procedures, promoting improved transparency of population data, and encouraging the staff of the Barru Agency for Population and Administration to be more responsive to citizen requests and provide better...

While a seemingly trivial issue, the impact is significant, as without clearly defined village borders, neither district nor village governments are able to adequately plan their development or respond swiftly to environmental challenges. The gray areas can also lead...

The inclusive village model is one of the Indonesian government’s top priorities for the utilization of Village Funds (Dana Desa), a national program that is instrumental in developing villages by bolstering the local economy and welfare of villagers. The inclusive...

Established in the 1990s, PPSW focuses on women’s empowerment and their issues related to the economy, education, and health. The organization works to improve the capacity of and access to resources for poor and marginalized women, as well as women with disabilities,...

Their participatory approach to advocacy work on addressing maternal child health (MCH) has resulted in closer relations with the district government on improving regulations related to MCH and women’s empowerment. Citizens’ lack of access to health service facilities...

Malang is one of the largest districts in East Java and has a high prevalence of maternal and neonatal mortality, and stunting. In 2021, Malang ranked fifth highest among 38 districts and cities in East Java Province with 36 maternal and 68 neonatal mortalities. The...

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...

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...

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...

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...