People's Harmony, Key to Peace Street in Kepayang

Kompas, July 16, 2009         Language: Indonesian

Street in Kepayang village in Anjongan sub district, Pontianak district in West Kalimantan province is not only key factor for economy but it has united people in the village, that once experienced a racial clash.

WVI Hold Mathematics Workshop

Cenderawasih Pos                                 Language: Indonesian

February 13, 2009

To increase the quality education in Kerom, especially in exact science, Wahana Visi Indonesia, collaborate with Surya Institute held Mathematics workshop for teachers.

Manager of Wahana Visi in Kerom, Radika Pinto, said that the reason to hold this event is the opinion of most of people that Mathematics is a frightening subject study.

He also said that they have a plan to facilitate 100 mathematics teachers to join training in Jakarta for one whole year. This plan will need a support from Kerom local government.

Campaigner of Political Party in Papua Socialize the Prevention of HIV/AIDS

Kompas                                                     Language: Indonesian

January 21, 2009 

Election in Papua left 78 days more. Every campaigner will be busy in promoting their party’s vision and mission. This moment can be a chance to give information relating to HIV and AIDS to the community. Papua has the highest prevalence of HIV and AIDS in Indonesia. Every year, the number of HIV and AIDS in Papua continue to increase. Realize the role of political party in preventing the spread of HIV and AIDS by sharing the information, Wahana Visi Indonesia, the partner of World Vision Indonesia, local commission on AIDS, and local election commission arranged HIV and AIDS workshop in Hotel Relat Indah, Argapura, on 21 January 2009.

Trafficking: A Frightening Presence

Borneo Tribune                         Language: Indonesian

April 16, 2009  

Poverty is the root of child trafficking, including in West Kalimantan (Borneo) province, said Thomas A. Setyoso, manager of the Singkawang Area Development Program.
The Borneo Tribune reported on April 16, 2009 that parents should not consider their children as burdens and instead should perceive them as God's blessings so that they are not easily letting their children go to get jobs at tender age as they might end up in misery and suffer from abuses.Thomas urged the community to join hands to fight against child trafficking as it is the only way to end such practices.

Integrated Health Post (Posyandu) Should be Activated

Kompas.com                                            Language: Indonesian

May 13, 2009   

World Vision Indonesia's Director Trihadi Saptoadi stated it Wednesday (13/5) in Jakarta. Health service is very important to increase children's life quality. "We need the involvement of comunity members and Posyandu's skilled cadres," Trihadi said. At the moment, World Vision through its partner Wahana Visi Indonesia helps 314 Posyandu in Surabaya.