Initially, the Heka Leka Study Group students were hesitant and afraid when invited to join the kickboxing class. They imagined kickboxing to be like boxing on television—having to duel and fight. However, we assured them that this first meeting was just a basic introduction: about what kickboxing is, its benefits, and the important message behind…
Thank you, Gramedia. Hopefully, with the various supports provided for the Maluku Reading Heka Leka Movement, more children, teachers, and the community will have the opportunity to read quality books and develop their potential. Continue collaborating for a Smart Maluku. #Repost @grcc_id • • • • • Greetings of Inspiration! On Friday, September 28, 2018,…
The journey to the Banda Education Festival began with a six-hour cruise to Neira, followed by a one-hour motorboat ride until the Education Festival Team finally arrived at Ay Island. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the hospitality of the locals and the warm smiles of our respective mothers and fathers. At this festival, we…
One portrait of education in this region is seen at Sjahrir Island Elementary School. That afternoon, two teachers were teaching fourteen students amidst a nutmeg orchard. Ms. Santi taught first- to third-grade students, while Ms. Mira handled fourth- to sixth-grade students. In between lessons, we discussed developing reading interests and applicable teaching methods within limited…
On Seira Island, learning doesn’t always take place in the classroom. It lives in the village hall, in the playground, at night when teachers should be resting, and in the curious faces of children. Through the Seira Calls Home series of activities, Heka Leka, along with Seira Youth, creates learning spaces that reach all ages,…
The children of Yotowawa (Kisar) welcomed the Kisar Education Festival with great enthusiasm. The festival began with dance performances by schoolchildren and continued with a carnival for early childhood education (PAUD) children from across Kisar Island. The festival also attracted the attention of parents, with many attending and participating. Teachers, students, parents, and youth from…
Hatta Island is the name of a village and island in Banda District, Central Maluku Regency. This year, Hatta Island, located approximately 25 km east of the Banda Islands, was the target of the second Banda Education Festival, following the previous year’s event in Banda Neira. The Hatta Education Festival focused on involving all Hatta…
Thank you to the Indonesian Embassy in France, the Indonesian Diaspora Network France, PPI Paris, the Gandong Community, and especially Timmy and Nancy Mustamu for giving us the opportunity and time to share about education in Maluku and the struggles of Heka Leka. The nearly two-hour sharing session, led by Stanley Ferdinandus, covered the various…
Jakarta, April 5, 2017 – PT Samsung Electronics Indonesia has once again demonstrated its commitment to actively contributing to social issues in Indonesia, particularly in education, through the #SamsungBerbagi program. This donation includes 1,500 books and 150 educational toys, which will be distributed to children in Maluku through the Heka Leka Foundation, a non-profit organization…
Praise be to God Almighty, today, March 25, 2017, the Paperu Village Government PAUD building was inaugurated. Going forward, all Lounno Heka Leka PAUD activities will be housed in this new building. Hopefully, with the substantial support of the Paperu Village Government and the community, this will contribute to accelerating the improvement of education quality…