Surabaya Tourism Awards 2026: Taman Bhinneka Wins First Place in Education and History-Based Tourism
Surabaya Tourism Awards 2026: Taman Bhinneka Wins First Place in Education and History-Based Tourism The Surabaya Tourism Awards (STA) 2026 is back as a prestigious event honoring the tourism industry in the city of Surabaya. This annual event is a collaboration between Harian Disway, Ciputra University, and the Surabaya City Government, aimed at improving the…
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Easter Celebration of the Pre-ProsperousCommunity: Christ’s Resurrection Brings Hope and Unity
Easter Celebration of the Pre-Prosperous Community: Christ’s Resurrection Brings Hope and Unity The theme of this year’s Easter celebration for the underprivileged community is “Christ’s Resurrection Brings Hope and Unity.” This celebration is organized as an expression of care by the Pondok Kasih Foundation (YPK), with full support from the Bethel Tabernacle of the Merciful…
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Interfaith Christmas Celebration: Celebrating Unity Amid Diversity
Interfaith Christmas Celebration: Celebrating Unity In Diversity Christmas always reminds us that peace is God’s gift to all mankind. Amidst differences in religion, ethnicity, culture, and class, humans still yearn for tranquility and peace. This spirit was embodied in the Interfaith Christmas Celebration Service on Saturday, January 31, 2026, organized by the Pondok Kasih Foundation…
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Pondok Kasih Foundation Papua Care: Igniting Hope in a Forgotten Land
Pondok Kasih Foundation Papua Care: Igniting Hope in a Forgotten Land Behind the dense forests, beautiful mountains, and world-class tourist destinations, Papua holds the stories of children who dream big but are hindered by limitations. Access to proper education remains a serious challenge. Many fifth and sixth graders are not yet fluent in reading and…
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Soft Opening of Bhinneka Park: Tolerance Tourism and Symbol of Diversity in the City of Heroes
Soft Opening of Bhinneka Park: Tolerance Tourism and Symbol of Diversity in the City of Heroes In the spirit of tolerance and in commemoration of the 117th National Awakening Day, Pondok Kasih Foundation (YPK) held the Soft Opening of Taman Bhinneka Nusantara Creativity Center (NCC) on Thursday, May 20, 2025. More than 500 guests attended…
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Collaboration to Preserve Culture: Taman Bhinneka as a Symbol of Unity and Creativity
Collaboration to Preserve Culture: Taman Bhinneka as a Symbol of Unity and Creativity The presence of Taman Bhinneka Nusantara Creativity Center (NCC) is an important moment for Surabaya and East Java. On Thursday, May 15, 2025, a coordination and technical meeting was held to prepare for the inauguration of the NCC in the Pancasila Room,…
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Crossing Distances, Building the Future: The Light of Education from a Village in the Land of North Sumatra
Crossing Distances, Building the Future: The Light of Education from a Village in the Land of North Sumatra Indonesia is rich in natural and human resources, with 38 provinces, 17,001 islands, and 284 million people (as of March 2025). However, it faces three key interconnected challenges: the economy, health, and education, which need urgent attention.…
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Education for All: Pondok Kasih Foundation Presents to the Poor of Sitaro Islands
Education for All: Pondok Kasih Foundation Brings Learning Opportunities to the Underprivileged in the Sitaro Islands. Education builds equitable, empowered societies, reduces inequality, and prepares resilient generations for global challenges. To support underprivileged communities, Pondok Kasih Foundation has introduced its Mobil Pintar (Smart Car) program in North Sulawesi’s Sitaro Islands Regency. As part of the…
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Caring for Underprivileged Communities: Pondok Kasih Foundation Organizes Non-Formal Education and Sewing Training
Caring for Underprivileged Communities: Pondok Kasih Foundation Organizes Non-Formal Education and Sewing Training Jakarta, known as the Metropolitan City and Indonesia’s largest city, still has many people classified as pre-prosperous in terms of economy and education. To address educational gaps, Pondok Kasih Zona Jakarta runs the Smart Car (MP) program, part of the National Program…
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Strengthening Harmony: Gathering of Interfaith Leaders in Surabaya and Surrounding Areas
Strengthening Harmony: Interfaith Leaders Gather in Surabaya. The theme of the 2025 Interfaith Gathering’s first meeting was “Reflection & Resolution.” Attendees included interfaith leaders, cultural figures, youth, BAMAG Surabaya representatives, universities, and community organizations. Mr. Syuhada Endrayono (FBM Chairman) shared the 2024 achievements and 2025 work plan. Mama Hana, Founder of the Pondok Kasih Foundation,…
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