Besides funding received from PHMF, the YUM Vocational Training Centre (VTC) in Cipanas continues to find ways to generate income in order to remain sustainable. One of these programs is by offering private classes, for both the English and the Computer class.  We realized that the need to learn about these two skills is not

This March, several students from United World College South East Asia (UWCSEA) Singapore visited YUM’s project site in Cipanas, West Java for a couple of days. Their purpose was to work with the community in the area through YUM’s existing projects.  Some of their activities consisted of doing home visits to beneficiaries’ houses, taking part

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