Partnership

Donation | Event | Partnership

NEW: Heka Leka’s Literacy Boat and Four Additional Libraries in Saparua
Byheka1374 December 25, 2025February 22, 2026

On December 8, 2025, Maluku Governor Hendrik Lewerissa inaugurated two critical assets for the Heka Leka Foundation’s operations: our Literacy Boat and four Child-Friendly Libraries on Saparua Island. This additional asset represents a strategic step to strengthen the existing educational infrastructure. The Literacy Ship, a CSR donation by PT Karya Abadi Yamaha Marine officially handed…

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Partnership | Teacher program

The Second Active Citizens Alumni Climate Action Gathering, Active Citizens Alumni Share Smart Practices Carried Out by Hekaleka
Byheka1374 October 26, 2021February 3, 2026

Hello Smart Maluku Friends, On Monday, October 25, 2021, @tirsakailola from Heka Leka shared smart practices in utilizing waste and natural resources. This activity was part of the Early Childhood Education Teacher Training held for Active Citizens alumni. This event was “The Second Active Citizens Alumni Climate Action Gathering,” initiated by the British Council. The…

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Early education program | Partnership

Synergy in the Advancement of Early Childhood Education, Official Signing of the Cooperation Agreement between Pattimura University and PKAUD
Byheka1374 September 27, 2021February 3, 2026

Friends of Smart Maluku, After a series of meetings, discussions, and informal collaborations, the signing of a Cooperation Agreement between the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) of Pattimura University and the Early Childhood Education (PAUD) Study Program of the Ambon State Christian Institute was officially completed this September. This achievement marks an important…

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Partnership | Youth program

Basudara X Hekaleka Language Collaboration, for Providing Learning Media for Smart Maluku Children
Byheka1374 July 23, 2021February 3, 2026

Hello Smart Maluku Friends, Collaboration is an absolute requirement for development today. Building a Smart Maluku can be done by anyone, from anywhere. Advances in information and technology have transcended borders and time. It is undeniable that laptops are essential for the teaching and learning process for our children today. Thank you to @bahasabasudara for…

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Partnership | Teacher program

Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Heka Leka, with the support of WEA, conducted PAUD teacher training in the South Leitimur sub-district.
Byheka1374 January 21, 2021February 3, 2026

Education balance data shows that 90% of early childhood education (PAUD) in Maluku are of low quality due to a lack of qualified teachers and budget constraints. This situation hinders the development of children’s creativity. This situation has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the serious waste problem in Maluku. Waste pollutes the sea…

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Partnership | Teacher program

Early Childhood Education Teacher workshop held on Saparua Island
Byheka1374 March 24, 2019February 3, 2026

The emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development of early childhood directly impacts their overall development and the adults they will become. Therefore, understanding the need to invest in early childhood is crucial to maximizing their future well-being. The Early Childhood Education Teacher Workshop, held on Saparua Island from March 22–23, 2019, focused on deepening teachers’…

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Partnership | Youth program

Kickboxing Workshop with Heka Leka Study Group students
Byheka1374 November 5, 2018February 3, 2026

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…

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Event | Partnership | Youth program

Banda Education Festival 2018 Unites Steps for Education in Maluku’s Outermost Islands (PART 1)
Byheka1374 October 24, 2018February 3, 2026

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…

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Event | Partnership | Youth program

Banda Education Festival 2018 Unites Steps for Education in Maluku’s Outermost Islands (PART 2)
Byheka1374 October 12, 2018February 3, 2026

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…

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Early education program | Event | Partnership | Teacher program | Youth program

Banda Education Festival 2017
Byheka1374 October 29, 2017February 3, 2026

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…

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