Saya Suka Membaca (SSM) is a literacy program run by a nonprofit organization ‘Yayasan Tunas Aksara’. The curriculum is designed to be picked up and used by the average Indonesian teacher with little teacher training, as is often the case in rural areas. Its premises are simplicity, spiraling repetition, and multi-modal engagement for the students. In short, […]
In the beginning of 2025 SEEDS started to partner with Inspire FC, a football club based in Bandung, Indonesia, but already spread into 5 cities across the country. I am grateful for the opportunity to work as a football coach and be part of several social programs this club is running beside the everyday academy. One of […]
During my time at the University working in the English Department in the University in Padang, students not only learn about English language but also about culture and confidence especially when they speak in another language with a foreigner. Through different activities in the semester, as well as meeting other foreigners, the students were encouraged […]
Hatyai, the biggest city in South Thailand, got hit by a devastating flood in November 2025. Many one-storey houses were flooded completely, up to the roof. A number of people with two-storey houses had to stay on the second floor for a few days until the water resided. As the needs in the city were massive, […]
Our health project operates frequently in the village / regional areas. A major challenge we often face is the residents’ aversion to accessing healthcare from hospitals. A few reasons include the cost of travel, cost of medical services, not being able to understand the hospital staff (as the staff do not speak the village dialect), […]
Understanding a new culture and learning its language takes time and effort. Add to thatsomeone resettling in another country and getting used to new food and climate as well ashaving to relearn how to do daily life routines – where to buy groceries, how to use publictransportation, how to fix broken things etc. away from […]
SEEDS partner, the Perahu Nusantara Foundation, has been running a new leadership course aimed at developing emerging Indonesian leaders. This interactive program goes beyond traditional lectures—it’s a dynamic learning experience that equips participants with practical skills, strategic thinking, and collaborative tools to lead effectively in today’s complex environment.
Across Southeast Asia, educators and students are increasingly eager to participate in global academic discourse—whether through studying abroad or publishing in international journals. These efforts are more than personal goals; they represent key steps toward broadening perspectives, achieving higher program accreditation, and advancing professional careers.
This year, the educational and research project in southern Thailand has been building slowly. The research affiliation with a local university has enabled the ongoing research work of the SEEDS consultant, which is part of a bigger research project focused on the cultural heritage of southern Thailand. Our consultant has taken the role of the supervisor for the local researcher team, helping to coordinate and support the research team based in southern Thailand.
Long-term SEEDS partner Yayasan Tunas Aksara (YTA) works through its Saya Suka Membaca program (SSM) to work for a future where all Indonesian children have the opportunity to learn to read with fluency and understanding, and to love reading.