In January, the VTC Computer students finished their 3 months course.  During the last session before their final exam, the tutor, Mr. Ryan, ran a remedial session for the students. This session focused on revising the course content and ensuring that the students are properly equipped to sit their final exam. The students continually showed

One of YUM’s sustainability initiative programs is a program called “Edutourism” which connects people who care with the local communities that YUM supports through service activities. This program is open to adults as well as students from local and international schools. Last December, we received a visit from Sekolah Bogor Raya (SBR) students. One of

“Books are a window to the world” is a phrase that has true meaning: by reading a book, you will broaden your perspective on the world. You will have lots of new information, expanding your point of view and have more understanding about what is going on around you. There is no doubt that books

On October 19th, Yayasan Usaha Mulia (YUM) Board of Patrons Olvia Reksodipoetro and Don Hall from Priscilla Hall Memorial Foundation (PHMF) reminisced on their first project together 10 years ago!  The meeting was also attended by Vanessa Reksodipoetro, Executive Director of YUM, and Yolanda Nilasari, Donor Relations Coordinator, as well as Frances Hall. YUM and

Last month, the VTC’s computer class students had the great opportunity of learning about digital marketing and entrepreneurship with YoExplore. For three days, the trainer delivered essential information and knowledge about promoting a brand using digital media. The materials were given by using interactive video and presentations. YoExplore is community based online marketplace for people

This semester we held a new computer class specifically on learning the use of Internet for parents.  This first project collaborates with the parents of YUM’s preschool students. This class is not only for mothers but fathers are also allowed to join this class.  It was a big day for everyone, not only for the

The YUM Vocational Training Centre has been busy so far this year. They have provided the following classes as vocational training to almost 200 students so far in 2018. Computer classes English classes Sewing classes Job Seeking Skills Workshops   Here are some of computer class students testimonials on completion of the course: “Learning about

Not every household in Cipanas, West Java, owns a computer and has internet.  Computer and internet access at home is still a luxury item for the inhabitants in the area. Even though many people have mobile phones and are familiar in using internet (mainly for social media), accessing the internet with a computer (which is