The construction of toilet facilities for the PROSPER II program in Serang Regency in 4 public elementary schools in Serang Regency has been completed in early August 2021. The construction is located in Kibin District (SDN Ciwajik), Cikande District (SDN Cibeureum), Jawilan District (SDN Pasirbuyut 2) and Bandung District (SDN Saninten).

By applying the WASH standard, these toilets are built safer, more comfortable and cleaner for the health of students. Initially the toilets were behind the school, and now the new toilet facilities are in front of the school. In addition, the toilet consists of two parts, 2 toilet cubicles for women, as well as 1 closet cubicle and 1 urinal cubicle for men. Each section (male and female) is equipped with 1 sink unit and 3 ablution faucet units on the outside.

Following the “kick off” of the #GenerasiHebat Program which aims to increase knowledge of drug control, HIV/AIDS, anti-bullying, and social media, which was held in December 2020, on 11, 12, 18, and 19 September 2021, peer extension training will be held for the students of SMAN 52 North Jakarta, SMAN 78 West Jakarta, SMKN 28 South Jakarta, SMAN 1 Central Jakarta, and MAN 15 East Jakarta.

The target of this program is the Training of Trainers (ToT) for 40 students from 6 schools, 60 accompanying teachers and school committee members. As a means of this training, in August 2021, training modules and pocket books have been completed which contain material on dealing with drugs, HIV/AIDS, anti-bullying and social media.

Commemorating World Humanitarian Day on August 19, YCP conducted a Media Briefing to media colleagues virtually on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 with the theme strengthening the effectiveness of support for Indonesia’s vulnerable communities in the pandemic era. The purpose of this event is to invite all parties as citizens to take an important role in the slightest form to maintain and grow a spirit of solidarity with the humanitarian responsibility that lies on all of us.

The virtual event media briefing was opened by the CEO of YCP, Mrs. Bonaria Siahaan, then as the keynote speaker, Mr. Pangarso Suryotomo, Plt. Director of Preparedness at the Deputy for Prevention of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). There were three speakers in this panel discussion, namely Mrs. Alissa Wahid, National Director of Gusdurian Network Indonesia (GNI), Mr. Nelwan Harahap, Assistant Deputy for Post-Disaster Management of the Ministry of PKM, drg. Agus Sukmayadi, Head of the District Health Serang Regency with moderator T. Khairil Azmi as Head Humanitarian & Emergency Response Manager YCP.

There were 50 online media participants who attended the event. Overall, there were 64 media coverage of YCP after the Media Briefing event. It is hoped that this event will increase YCP’s online visibility at the local and national level.

Rising from the slump of the 2018 Tsunami, Ibu Nunu started tuna shredded business in Donggala

Mrs. Nur Ainun (Ibu Nunu) who lives in Tanjung Padang Village, Donggala, has started a tuna shredded processing business since 2020. YCP and Karsa Institute with the program for Restoring the Livelihoods of People affected by the disaster have conducted training activities for processing marine fishery products for residents of Tanjung Padang Village or projects Mofalux.

Before the earthquake and tsunami disaster occurred on September 28, 2018, Mrs. Nunu was selling yellow rice in the elementary school canteen every day. The disaster has made her business slump because the equipment has been damaged and lost, as well as the capital that has been exhausted to survive.

Ibu Nunu would like to thank YCP and Karsa for helping them recover their lives after being hit by the disaster 3 years ago. According to Ms. Nunu, a number of women’s small businesses in Tanjung Padang Village have been assisted and are currently recovering from adversity and are able to develop.

Commemorating the 76th Indonesian Independence Day in August 2021, a short video application, SnackVideo collaborates with YCP, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Communication and Information of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemkominfo) through the #BersamaHinggaUsai program in an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19 by donating 7,600 The #Carepack package contains a medical mask, hand sanitizer, and Vitamin C & D.

In line with YCP’s mission which places women as one of the main beneficiaries, most of the #CAREPACK package assistance will be channeled to groups of women who are vulnerable to Covid-19, considering that they are burdened with dual roles during the pandemic, namely apart from working, they have main responsibilities. in domestic work, as well as in child care and education. Moreover, women are often required to always be in good condition and tough in carrying this burden, so it is very important that this package is distributed to protect them.

During the earthquake disaster recovery in Mamuju and Majene Regencies, in July, YCP conducted health training with materials on clean and healthy living, personal hygiene, and COVID-19, as well as temporary residential training in Takandeang Village, Mekkatta, South Mekkatta, and Kayuangin. In addition, YCP also distributed Cash Voucher Assistance (CVA) for 262 heavily damaged houses and 376 moderately damaged houses with a total value of Rp 2,738,696,000. In August, YCP has started drilling wells and drinking water depots in Kayuangin Village, as well as completing temporary shelter work in Takandeang, South Mekkatta and Kayuangin Villages.

YCP distributed negative pressure tents for maternity mothers, and pregnancy checkups those who were positive for Covid-19 in Serang Regency complete with equipment such as ob-gyn beds, patient beds, infusion poles, air coolers and air purifiers. YCP also distributed medical equipment for health workers such as level-3 PPE, medical masks, as well as assistance for residents who did self-isolation in the form of nutritional packages (vitamins C and D, protein, baby milk, and green beans), as many as 300 packages.

Let’s continue to take part in the fight against COVID 19 by following health protocols.

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