In desa Kawonga Dana a group of  young people met on May Day to receive DfG information on reproductive health and ask questions. YHS’ staff member Kanis led the meeting, and as usual there was not even a question that the girls might be bashful in asking questions on such a subject to a man.

Since the beginning of the year, many secondary students enrolled in our courses.  Some of them came by themselves or were accompanied by either friends or parents. We are very pleased more number of people are increasingly becoming aware about the importance of using technology, especially computers.  This is also supported by the Indonesian government

  The new building has had issues not unusual in any Country. Electrical in particular has been a problem. We are pleased to receive these photos showing the current position in the project. Will be great to see the completion of Priscilla’s House for volunteers to assist Carlos with his work at Harapan Sumbawa Project.

A meeting was held in the kantor desa of desa Roda Pada with 40 participants in June 2019.   The discussion was aided by the DfG flip chart and a film concerning adolescence and reproductive health. 40 kits were distributed to women and girls of the desa.  

At the Catholic middle school Flos Karmelit in desa Wee Kambala, Sumba Barat Daya, YHS held a DfG session for 28 young students and five teachers.   32 kits were distributed to the enthusiastic young women.  

On September 24th, the two YUM preschool teachers, Miss Heti and Miss Desy, had a great opportunity to enroll for a one-day course in First Aid Training for Child and Infant Level I.  The course was organized by SOS Medika International. YUM was very fortunate to be able to send our two teachers through the