Indonesia Spartans: Race Against the Odds

In recent years, obstacle course racing (OCR) has become increasingly popular, and events that feature the sport have seen a large volume of participants—often filled to capacity. The Spartan Race, one of the world’s biggest obstacle course races, took place in Singapore in 2015. Held for the first time in Southeast Asia, it inspired five

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Pasar Baru’s Street Art Community is Alive and Well

In the 1980s and 1990s, Pasar Baru, or Passer Baroe, in Central Jakarta was a bustling area where one came to place orders for greetings cards for various occasions. Those days, calligraphers , who were seated near the  river, received several orders everyday and were busy year round, and especially so during the holiday period. 

Wisma Cheshire Indonesia : Helping Differently-Abled Individuals Achieve Success

Yayasan Cheshire Indonesia, also known as Wisma Cheshire Indonesia was founded in 1974 offering residential care for paraplegics. It has developed programmes such as vocational training, advocating for the rights of disabled individuals, development plans and helps find accommodation for differently abled individuals. Wisma Chesire programme, The Young Voices Indonesia (YVI)  works to strengthen the

Java St Andrew’s Society

The Java St. Andrew Society (JSAS) was founded in 1919 and has had a continued active presence in Jakarta since—bar of the interruption of World War 2. The Society aims to celebrate Scotland and all things Scottish here in Jakarta and is open to everyone who wishes to joins in such celebrations. From smaller gatherings for

Other Side Bicycle Experience Explores Urban Kampung

Riding a bicycle may not be the most popular activity in Jakarta but a community of cyclists hopes to change that—while exploring the city’s hidden charms. Dian Hasan and Gregory Tobing—the duo behind cycling community Other Side Bicycle Experience—have taken sightseeing to another level. On two wheels. Dian Hasan and Greggory Tobing started the community in

SabangMerauke Aims to Foster an Atmosphere of Tolerance

SabangMerauke aims to promote an atmosphere of tolerance and inclusion through a range of activities. SabangMerauke aims to open people’s minds, encourage tolerance and inclusion through a range of activities by living with family in different backgrounds. Photo by Hulio Caesko/NOW!JAKARTA One afternoon, the calm in the village of Papaloang, North Maluku was broken when

Into the Light: A Community That Helps Prevent Suicide

Death by suicide is a tragedy. A soul-crushing surprise, leaving loved ones, friends and family not only mourning the shocking death but also prediction and prevention are fraught with difficulty. Here in Jakarta, you can join Into the Light, a community engagement that concerns on preventing suicide across the lifespan. NOW!JAKARTA Deciding whether or not

At this Urban Collective, a Deeper Engagement with Community

Co-living is a new way for people to live in cities, designed to provide convenience, quality and a genuine sense of community. A growing trend in many cities worldwide, Jakarta finally gets its own with Co-Haus. Co-House becomes the first co-living space in Jakarta. Photo by Raditya Fadilla, and courtesy of Co-Haus/NOW!JAKARTA All too often we’re

In Rural Java, A New Social Movement Takes Shape

In the rush to develop the urban, are we forgetting our connection to the rural landscape? Can village revitalisation programmes hold the key to growth? Papringan Market in Temanggung, Central Java. Photo courtesy of Spedagi/NOW!JAKARTA For many who live in Indonesia’s villages, particulary the youth, the ultimate aim is move to a city, secure employment

doctorSHARE: A Floating Hospital Provides Much Needed Care to Remote Areas

doctorSHARE travels to Indonesia’s remote eastern islands to provide medical services. It recently assisted communities affected by the natural disasters in Lombok and Palu. One of Papuan thanked to doctor who cured them from disease. doctorSHARE has been travelling across archipelago to help people get accessible healthcare. Photo courtesy of doctorSHARE/NOW!JAKARTA Dr. Lie Dharmawan, a

Disaster, Why And How Do We Better Respond

Indonesia has arguably the most beautiful and exciting land and seascapes in the world. Unfortunately this comes at a price. The archipelagic shape of the country is the result, over geological time, of the movement of tectonic plates, which shift as the earth spins on an elliptical path around the sun. But what can be

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