During the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), Indonesia like many other countries, experienced an economic shock, making it a challenge to alleviate poverty. Indonesia’s Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) takes surveys on …
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, conditions are particularly serious in conflict and humanitarian settings, as abuses to vulnerable communities continue. A case in point is the continuing violent conflict in …
Virus or Bullets: A glimpse of COVID-19 in Rakhine, West Papua, and Bangsamoro Read More »
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Number 3 – ‘Good Health and Well-being’ has unsurprisingly come under threat this year, particularly for Indonesia. Although the virus may be temporarily …
While it is apparent that governments and scientists were ill-prepared for COVID-19, neither it seems, were enterprises. ‘Digital workplaces’ in particular are now key for enterprise survival during the pandemic. …
Surviving COVID-19: Digital Workplaces for Indonesian Enterprises Read More »
Our Alumni Coordinator Danielle Stephenson interviewed Espiritu Joshua Arsenio III (Joshua), Community Development student, teacher and 2019 #AAYLF delegate about his latest work and how he’s shaping the community response …
We are all living in an unprecedented time. Humanity is facing an unimaginable challenge and many aspects of our lives are changing along the way as a result. With all the hardships and difficulties that we are all facing I want to share some of the things that I am grateful for and experiencing during this time.
These last few months has taken a toll on just about every single person on this planet. Avoiding thinking of the setbacks that have transpired during this time is easier said than done. But why should we focus all our energy on the negativity surrounding our inability to change the status quo?
To the reader, I know you are probably sick of hearing about Covid-19, Coronavirus, Rona, ‘the virus’, and all of its namesakes to date. I am too. But, it’s got …
Freedom in Uncertainty: A philosophical reflection on what’s to come Read More »
On 31 March 2020, President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, announced a national health emergency due to the high number of people infected by COVID-19. From an economic perspective, the situation …
My Grandma has lived with my Grandpa in the same apartment for most of my life. When I was little, I would love visiting – there was a fish pond, …
What can COVID-19 tell us about our habits, communities and culture? Read More »
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