Kinara Indonesia Uses Startups to Bolster LivelihoodsCaranissa DjatmikoSeptember 30, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoSeptember 30, 201601466 Early-stage social impact investor Kinara Indonesia shows why providing incubators for startups and young SMEs will help entrepreneurs make a...
Luca Pezzera: A Serial Restaurateur in Southeast AsiaCaranissa DjatmikoSeptember 19, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoSeptember 19, 201602741 Luca Pezzera, executive chef of the Union Group’s Caffè Milano and the recently opened Bistecca, shares his story of Italian...
Growing Your Business Online: Meet Arne Van LooverenCaranissa DjatmikoSeptember 7, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoSeptember 7, 201601515 Belgian expat Arne Van Looveren has been all around the world, having lived in London, Malaysia and currently Jakarta for...
BagiKata: The Healing Power of Online ListeningCaranissa DjatmikoSeptember 7, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoSeptember 7, 201601311 Ask and tell service BagiKata was established as an ‘information hub’ for all kinds of questions and discussions happening in...
Usaha KecilKU: Empowering Stay-at-Home MothersCaranissa DjatmikoAugust 24, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoAugust 24, 20160632 Choosing between going back to work and looking after the family is a tough decision for mothers, but there are...
Bumi Pemuda Rahayu: Building Ecological SustainabilityCaranissa DjatmikoAugust 8, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoAugust 8, 201601458 Bumi Pemuda Rahayu (BPR) was established to explore ways of developing a sustainable living. Founder and Director Marco Kusumawijaya gives...
HUB For Cyclist: Cycling for a Greener CityCaranissa DjatmikoJuly 26, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoJuly 26, 20160949 In Jogjakarta, bicycle community HUB For Cyclist aims to create a green environment through alternative ways. For some of us,...
Travel Sparks: The New Age of Volunteer TravelCaranissa DjatmikoJune 29, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoJune 29, 201601371 With its charitable spirit of ‘Travel with a Cause’, Travel Sparks has started a new wave in the Indonesian travel...
Fiona Unity: Fundraising to the TopCaranissa DjatmikoJune 14, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoJune 14, 20160897 From climbing to the top of Mount Rinjani in Lombok, trekking in one of the world’s top 10 toughest treks...
Bagging Mountain TrashCaranissa DjatmikoMay 17, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoMay 17, 201602705 Indonesia’s mountains are known for their spectacular summits and surreal beauty, attracting hikers from near and far. Sadly, the sight...
Peduli Anak: Lombok’ Sanctuary for Underprivileged ChildrenCaranissa DjatmikoMay 3, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoMay 3, 201602438 Set amid rice fields on the pristine island of Lombok is a children’s development centre called Peduli Anak, which was...
Garda Satwa Indonesia: Defenders of Animal WelfareCaranissa DjatmikoApril 20, 2016April 22, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoApril 20, 2016April 22, 201601936 Animal wellbeing is often overlooked in Indonesia. Most people are still unaware of their job to protect animals and care...
Architecture that Preserves Megacity SlumsCaranissa DjatmikoApril 5, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoApril 5, 201601343 The existence of slums within a megacity could be considered problematic, but there are ways to tackle this issue. Last...
Open Data to Make Huge Social Impacts in IndonesiaCaranissa DjatmikoMarch 22, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoMarch 22, 20160696 In recent years, the world saw a drastic rise in the open government data movement. Countries like Singapore, Korea, Japan,...
Educating a Nation: ProVisi Takes the Lead in Improving the Quality of TeachersCaranissa DjatmikoMarch 7, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoMarch 7, 201603548 Teachers play a crucial role in bringing out their students’ potentials, yet many in Indonesia lack academic skills. Education consultant...
Yayasan Usaha Mulia Helps to Lift Indonesians above the Poverty LineCaranissa DjatmikoFebruary 24, 2016February 24, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoFebruary 24, 2016February 24, 201601668 Quality of life is an issue in Indonesia for those living below the poverty line. Although some believe that the...
Fielder of Dreams: Jakarta Cricket AssociationCaranissa DjatmikoFebruary 24, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoFebruary 24, 201601936 Nelson Mandela, one of the world’s greatest philanthropists, once said that sport has the power to change the world through...
For Richer or Poorer: WedliteCaranissa DjatmikoFebruary 10, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoFebruary 10, 201601746 While some people have the money to realize the wedding of their dreams, others find themselves breaking the bank to...
DNetwork: Deconstructing Stereotypes Provides Work Opportunities for the DisabledCaranissa DjatmikoJanuary 26, 2016January 27, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoJanuary 26, 2016January 27, 20160983 Job opportunities for disabled people in Indonesia may be hard to come by. But non-profit organization DNetwork proves that people...
Lovepink: Fighting Breast Cancer TogetherCaranissa DjatmikoJanuary 12, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoJanuary 12, 20160954 Lovepink is a breast cancer community supporting ‘warriors’ and ‘survivors’ in their battle. Through campaigns such as breast self-examinations (SADARI),...
#IndonesiaMakanSayur: Not Just a HashtagCaranissa DjatmikoNovember 16, 2015November 27, 2015 by Caranissa DjatmikoNovember 16, 2015November 27, 201501866 Indonesia Makan Sayur is a community that tries to raise awareness of the health benefits of eating plant-based foods. Through...