October 2021, School assistance Has Been Distributed

 

School assistance for Novi this month (October 20, 2021) is IDR 175,000 and in addition IDR 100,000 to support her family during the pandemic - Photographed by Riche's collection

Welcome back to Ichikraft Give and care. Although Ichikraft shop has been closing since 2020, we commit to assisting Indonesian villager children to reach their dream by giving school assistance monthly. I know what we have been doing is only a small thing, however, I have believed that a small act will lead to a big hope. Today is good news where the school assistance has been collected by the 3 children who have received our help for about 6 or 7 years.

School assistance has been distributed at Riche's house (October 20, 2021) - Photographed by Riche's collection

School assistance has been distributed at Riche's house (October 20, 2021) - Photographed by Riche's collection

2 days ago, my dearest friend, Riche, sent me a message that Novi and Suci came to her home and took their money. Meanwhile Uun, yesterday she just got her money as she was probably busy so that she could not come together with others. I heard from Riche that Uun recently has been busy with activities in the community where she must attend an event in the evening. Because of this reason, Uun would come and collect her money the next day after two others. 

School assistance has been distributed at Riche's house (October 20, 2021) - Photographed by Riche's collection

I admire these 3 children as it reminds me my old time. Despite the difficulty in their life, they have always held achievements either in academics or another thing. In addition, they are willing to work hard on something. Furthermore, they keep their profile low which is a good sign that someday they would become wise and humble adults. I can say this because I have seen many children who live in poverty who often show off and act like they are rich.

School assistance for Suci this month (October 20, 2021) is IDR 175,000 and IDR 100,000 to support her family due to the COVID-19 situation - Photographed by Riche's collection

The amount of money for this October is the same as before where three of them got IDR 175,000 for the school assistance. In addition, each of them received IDR 100,000 to support their family due to the COVID-19 situation. Since the COVID-19 struck our world, we decided to give support to those children's families even though just a little. As I mentioned above, a small act that we choose could become a big hope for someone else. 

School assistance has been distributed at Riche's house (October 21,2021) - Photographed by Riche's collection

Thanks to my friend, Riche, who has always helped me to distribute the school assistance from us.😊

See you in the article next month, stay safe and take care!🖐🙂

School assistance for Uun this month (October 21, 2021) is IDR 175,000. In addition, IDR 100,000 to support her family during the pandemic - Photographed by Riche's collection

Note:

• Founder Ichikraft Give and Care, Acik Mardhiyanti
• Written by Acik Mardhiyanti
• Photographed by Riche's collection
• Do not copy this article without permission
• Do not reuse these photographs anywhere else without permission

September 2021, School Assistance Has Been Distributed

 

Novi's school assistance for this month (September 2021) is IDR 175,000 and an additional IDR 100,000 to support her family due to the COVID-19 situation - Photographed by Riche

Hi, welcome back to Ichikraft Give and Care. Although Ichikraft shop has been closed for some time because of some reasons, our social activities where we commit to helping villager children who have a dream it has still run to this day. I am glad about it! And today I have good news that school assistance has been distributed.

School assistance this month (September 2021) has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche

On September 20, my dearest friend, Riche, sent me a message that Novi and Suci came to her house and took their school assistance for September 2021. Wait a minute, where is the other one, Uun? On the next day on 20 September evening as Uun attended another thing, therefore, she got her money on 21 September. For this reason, Riche gave me another update on 21 September evening. 

School assistance for September 2021 has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche

This month is same as the last month. All three children got the same amount of money for their school assistance. As you know, since August 2021, Suci and Uun have started to get IDR 175,000 for their school assistance monthly as they are now in secondary school. Meanwhile, Novi got IDR 175,000. In addition, each one of them received IDR 100,000 to support their family during the pandemic situation.

Suci's school assistance for this month (September 2021) is IDR 175,000 and an additional IDR 100,000 to support her family during the pandemic - Photographed Riche

With this little assist, we hope they could stay in school, study, and work hard on their dream. On top of that, I wish the best for the three of them in the future, I want them able to change their forthcoming life by studying at school. I know, many people from where I came from do not believe what I have believed since I was a child that school is important and has the ability to change our life into a better one even the best one. Well, people are free to choose what they want in the upcoming life (if they know what they wish for). And for me, school is my passport to get a better life, moreover, because of it, I can help other children in the villager today. Someday, when school changes those children's life into good ones, I hope they will give their hand to help another child in the village too to reach their dream just like what I am doing to them now. 

School assistance for this month (September 2021) has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche

Thanks to my friend, Riche, who has always helped me to distribute the school assistance money every month. Working with her is a big pleasure and I am happy. 🤗

Uun's school assistance for this month (September 2021) is IDR 175,000 and an additional IDR 100,000 to support her family due to the coronavirus crisis - Photographed by Riche

Thank you for reading Ichikraft Give and Care article, stay safe, and see you in another article.

September 2021, school assistance has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche

Note:

• Founder Ichikraft Give and Care: Acik Mardhiyanti
• Written by Acik Mardhiyanti
• Photographed by Riche
• Do not copy this article without permission
• Do not reuse these photographed anywhere else without permission

August 2021, School Assistance Has Been Distributed

School assistance for Novi this month (August 2021) is IDR 175,000 and IDR 100,000 to support her family during the COVID-19 situation - Photographed by Riche

It's been a while, how are things going? I hope for everyone who is following Ichikraft Give and Care, have good health, and do not forget to spread happiness and help others wherever you are. Speaking of which, today I am gonna share the good news that the 3 children who have been assisted by us had taken their monthly money. 

School assistance this month (August 2021) has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche

Yesterday night my dearest friend, Riche, who has always helped me to distribute the school assistance money, sent me a message that the kids came to her house and had taken their monthly money. For you who have followed our article, I believe you knew why the kids have always visited Riche's house each month to take the school assistance. Since Riche got pregnant and now has rising a baby, she made a decision to not travel each month to distribute school assistance money. She used to visit those children's houses in order to give the money directly every month on a specific date. However, since the village road isn't safe which means in bad condition and not safe for a pregnant woman on the road, she decided that those kids must come to her house and take the school assistance money each month. Well, I think it is not a big deal for those kids, because their brother or sister has always accompanied them as we concern about the children's safety. You know, although, it is a tiny village, it is still too dangerous for children to go outside after 6 PM alone and bring some money with them. So, yesterday, Novi and Suci came together with Novi's sister, while Uun came alone with her brother as she needed to attend another event. 

School assistance for Suci this month (August 2021) is IDR 175,000 and IDR 100,000 to support her family during the pandemic - Photographed by Riche

This month is special for Uun and Suci as they are now sit in secondary school. Yes, their journey has just begun at this level. I am proud of them! And it is time to rise their school assistance. Starting in August 2021, their monthly money is upward since there are lots of things they must pay for their study. That's why many children in the village who live in poverty have a small chance to study at school even though they are smart or excellent in school. Why? No one would not offer scholarships even if they have a good academic record. No matter how good we are at school, if we do not have money, we can go to higher education. Yeah, I, myself, experienced all those things in the past. How hard I worked on my study until got a good grade, well what can I say, there was no one from the institution whether our government, our authority, offered a scholarship for me, well at least free for monthly school fee. That was the thing I encountered when studied at schools in the remote village. So, to be successful in the future, break the poverty circle, those 3 children must work hard on their own. Otherwise, that circle will repeat from generation to generation.

 School assistance for this August 2021 has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche

Anyway, how much money did they collect? All three of them got the same amount of money; Uun, Suci, and Novi, each received IDR 175,000 for school assistance and in addition, each got IDR 100,000 to support their family during the pandemic. With this little help, I hope they can find a little hope to continue their study by staying at school. Another thing is even though we give them a little support for their family, at least IDR 100,000 is enough to buy rice each month. 

School assistance for Uun this month (August 2021) is IDR 175,000 and IDR 100,000 to support her family due to the COVID-19 situation - Photographed by Riche

Many thanks to my friend, Riche, who helps me to distribute school assistance each month. I wish the best for my dearest friend and her family. Many blessings for her!

School assistance for this August 2021 has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Acik Mardhiyanti

Thank you for reading my article, see you next month in the next article! Stay safe and healthy, bye!🖐😊

School assistance for this month on August 2021 has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche

• Founder Ichikraft Give and Care: Acik Mardhiyanti
• Written by Acik Mardhiyanti
• Photographed by Riche
• Do not copy this article without permission
• Do not reuse these photographs anywhere else without permission

 

July 2021, School Assistance Has Been Distributed

 

July 2021, school assistance for Suci is IDR 125,000 and an additional IDR 100,000 to support her family during the pandemic - Photographed by Riche

It's been a while, how's your day going? We are back at phase 2 in Singapore after recently the daily new cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection have risen which means social gathering only 2 people a group, dine-in is not allowed, et cetera. Yes, it's bad news for all of us, however, I could smile when received a message from my friend, Riche, that the school assistance has been distributed!😊

School assistance for July 2021 has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche

Last night my dearest friend, Riche, sent me a message and a video that the 3 children who are assisted their school free finally came to Riche's house to take their monthly money. And I am glad that all of them are in good shape and so is their family at home. As you know, Indonesia has battled against the COVID-19 virus very hard since the daily new case is like a rocket and the healthcare is on the edge of collapse. In this situation, give courage to each other is essential, because nowadays, unity is needed. I have always said, stop complaining and talking much or criticize the rule and laws that are related to the COVID-19 crisis. Regardless race, religion, and language, we should help each other, anything you can do to help others just do it in this fight!💪

School assistance for Uun this July 2021 is IDR 125,000 and an additional IDR 100,00 to support her family during coronavirus year - Photographed by Riche

This July is the same as another month where Uun got IDR 125,000 for her school assistance, and an additional IDR 100,000 to support her family during the pandemic. While Suci received IDR 125,000 for her school assistance and IDR 100,000 to support her family during this COVID-19 crisis. The last is Novi, she got IDR 175,000 for her school assistance, and IDR 100,000 to support her family during this coronavirus crisis. If you have followed Ichikraft Give and Care for some time, as I mentioned in my article last month that Suci and Uun, both are in secondary school this year. Therefore, start from August 2021, they will be getting IDR 175,000 each for their school assistance. Congratulation, I am proud of you kids!👍

School assistance for this July 2021 has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche

Another thing that we gave was hand sanitizer for the down syndrome dorm (one of the down syndrome schools in Indonesia). The reason why we decided to buy hand sanitizer for them is that they do not have hand sanitizer for the student who stays in the school dorm. Hopefully, with this little help, they are able to use hand sanitizer for more protection since the daily cases in Indonesia spikes day by day. 

School assistance for Novi this July 2021 is IDR 175,000 and an additional IDR 100,000 to support her family due to the COVID-19 situation - Photographed by Riche

Despite the situation that we face now (phase 2) in Singapore: many people feel uneasy including me, I literally can smile and feel happy when I saw these 3 kids' pictures last night. Helping them is like my happiness!😊

School assistance this July 2021 has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche

Speaking of which, this July is the 8th anniversary of Ichikraft Give and Care! 😍🤩🌞🌈 My husband and I haven't realized that our journey with Ichikraft Care would come this far! We just do something small to help others especially children in the village who want to stay at school; with the hope that the children who receive our assistance will have a better life in the future through education. What we can do is just do it without any thought. I have always believed that education is able to change our life into better one. Indeed, not become a millionaire but education has the ability to lift us out from poverty. 

Keep in high spirit kids! I am proud of you! School assistance for this month (July 2021) has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche

Many thanks to my friend, Riche, who has always helped me to distribute the money for these children who need help. Keep your courage, stay vigilant, stay safe. Bye for now!🤗🖐

Note:

• Written by Acik Mardhiyanti
• Photographed by Riche
• Do not copy this article without permission
• Do not reuse these photographs anywhere else without permission

June 2021, School Assistance Has Been Distributed

 

School assistance on June 20, 2021: Uun got IDR 125,000 for her school assistance, and in addition received IDR 100, 000 to support her family during the pandemic - Photographed by Riche

Time flies very fast, we did not realize that a new semester will soon begin. The children who get Ichikraft Give and Care assistance has also prepared for a new school. On top of that, we have gotten consecutive good news. 

School assistance has been distributed on June 20, 2021 - Photographed by Riche

Last night my dearest friend, Riche, sent me a message, a video, and some pictures of the children who got their school assistance for this month. I was happy to see them are in good shape. Every month, those kids come to Riche's house to take their money so that they are able to buy something to support their school or paying the school tuition. This is the reason why we help them. I do not want children in the village to drop out, marriage at such young age, and living in poverty. I want to break that circle. 

School assistance on June 20, 2021, has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche

This month is an amazing month where I got some good news. The first is about my brother's graduation, the second is about Uun and Suci, both of them are also graduate from Elementary school which means they are now preparing a new journey to study at secondary school! I am proud of them!🤗👍 I want my brother to stay at school and so are the children (Uun, Suci, Novi). What I have believed school is important to get a good future. If there are any others people who say that school is not important, what I can say, "Good luck!." In the world where I came from, school is the key to change our life. Therefore, even though Uun and Suci come from a family that has low income, zero facilities, I have a big hope that with a stay in school, study, get a degree, they will able to change their life far better than today. 

School assistance on June 20, 2021: Novi got IDR 175, 000 for her school assistance, and an additional IDR 100, 000 to support her family due to coronavirus situation

For now, in June and July, Uun and Suci, both still get IDR 125,000 each for their school assistance. And IDR 100,000 each to support their family due to the coronavirus situation. Start from August 2021, Uun and Suci will receive IDR 175,000 each for their school assistance since they will be attending secondary school. And for the Covid-19 aid is still the same amount, IDR 100,000 each. 

School assistance has been distributed at Riche's house on June 20, 2021 - Photographed by Riche

Meanwhile, for Novi, this month is the same as another month that she got IDR 175,000 and IDR 100,000 to support her family during the pandemic. But next year, she will attend high school! Of course, her monthly school assistance will increase by about IDR 250,000 (we haven't decided yet).

School assistance on June 20, 2021: Suci received IDR 125, 000 for her school assistance and in addition IDR 100, 000 to support her family during the coronavirus crisis - Photographed by Riche

Another good news is from my friend, Riche, who has received the Covid-19 vaccine as Indonesia's government plans to open schools face to face. In order to do that, all teachers must vaccinate. Believe me, many students miss going back to school, studying in class. In the school that I have known, they have vaccinated its students. Do not think that online school in the remote village is the same as in the modern country. You say home-based learning, yes, if we have computer/ laptop, internet, but in reality, my friend, Riche, with all the teachers in her school has to visit their student's house one by one every day. Therefore, the vaccination program for teachers will help them in the education system. 

School assistance has been distributed at Riche's house on June 20, 2021 - Photographed by Riche

Many thanks to my friend, Riche, who has always helped me to distribute school assistance money every month. Stay safe and healthy, stop complaining and do our part in this battle against the Coronavirus.

Note:

• Written by Acik Mardhiyanti
• Photographed by Riche
• Do not copy this article without permission
• Do not reuse these photographs anywhere else without permission

May 2021, School Assistance Has Been Distributed

 

School assistance this month (May 2021) for Uun is IDR 125,000 and additional money to support her family during the pandemic is IDR 100, 000 - Photographed by Riche

It's been a while, how you doing? I hope you are in good shape and so is your family. And today we have good news that the 3 children who get school assistance monthly from Ichikraft Give and Care had gotten their money last night. 

School assistance this month (May 2021) has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche

Yesterday night my dearest friend, Riche, sent me a message. This message said that Novi, Uun, and Suci, came to her house and got their school assistance for this month. The new semester has just begun, and I hope with this little help they are able to provide what they need to support their study. As you know, they are still on home-based learning which means online school since last year when COVID-19 struck our world. They use almost 70% - 80% of this school assistance to pay for the internet bill. It is crucial due to the coronavirus year when we are talking about the internet to support online learning. Unlike in the big city where everything sounds and easy, for a family who lives in poverty and stays in a remote village, the pandemic is another issue.

School assistance this month (May 2021) for Novi is IDR 175,000  and in addition, IDR 100,000 to support her family due to coronavirus crisis - Photographed by Riche

Just last month when my husband and I watched the news on television when we saw many students in Indonesia dropped out. I felt broken heart even though I didn't know them. During the pandemic, lots of parents lost their job and their household income is zero. Many of them rely on the government hand just to get daily food. The parent could not pay the monthly tuition fee which meant the children must drop out. For me, it's a sad story in this tumultuous time, the COVID-19 crisis. Therefore, whatever you can do, help others during this rough time, for instance maybe food, school assistance, clothes, sharing your skill; anything...please help others who need help.

School assistance this month (May 2021) has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche

This month, Uun and Suci got IDR 125,000 each for their school assistance. And IDR 100,000 each to support their family during the pandemic. Meanwhile, Novi, got IDR 175,000 and an additional IDR 100,000 to support her family due to the coronavirus crisis. 

School assistance this month (May 2021) for Suci is IDR 125,000 and an additional IDR 100,000 to support her family during the pandemic - Photographed by Riche

This May 2021, we also gave a donation to one of the down syndrome schools in Indonesia. This money was special to provide food and snacks for down syndrome students who live in the school dorms during school holidays. And I am happy when I saw the pictures that they ate properly. Maybe many of you think that meat such as chicken is just your ordinary meal. But you know, this world is big, there are many people out there who can not afford to buy chicken, and for them, chicken is a luxury meal.

School assistance this month has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche

Many thanks to my friend, Riche, who always help me to distribute the money for these children. Keep your courage, stay safe and healthy, bye!🙂🖐

May 2021, school assistance has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche

New article on The Journey of Ichi's Family, Hari Raya in Singapore: Maintain Relationship with Neighbors Through Food. Here is the link https://ichi-journey.blogspot.com/2021/05/hari-raya-in-singapore-maintain.html

Note:

• Written by Acik Mardhiyanti
• Photographed by Riche's collection
• Do not copy this article without permission
• Do not reuse these photographs anywhere else without permission

April 2021, School Assistance Has Been Distributed

 April 2021, School Assistance for Uun is IDR 125,000 additional money to support her family during the pandemic is IDR 100,000 and Hari Raya allowance is IDR 300,000 - Photographed by Riche

It's been a while since the last article published on Ichikraft Give and Care. In general, we can only give updates about Ichikraft Give and Care once a month. In the past, besides writing about school assistance, I wrote another project; it was books and children's activities. Unfortunately, my friend who helped me to maintain this project passed away. 

School assistance this month (April 2021) has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche

Speaking of which, yesterday night my dearest friend, Riche, sent me a message that the kids had received their monthly school assistance. When I saw the kid's pictures, I felt happy to see them save and sound. I am glad that their family is in good shape too! As you know, the daily case of people who get infected by the Covid-19 virus in Indonesia is around 5,000 a day. It makes me a bit worried about their safety. Moreover, I hope that their parent's job is steady in this tumultuous time. 

School assistance this month (April 2021) has been distributed - Photographed by Riche

This month is different from another month because we gave them another allowance which calls the Hari Raya allowance. This allowance will be given once a year. They celebrate Hari Raya Puasa once a year. It is the biggest celebration for the Muslim religion after they fasting for a month. I hope by giving them this special treat, they can enjoy this special occasion with their family. It could be buying cookies or chicken meat. You haven't heard about my other story, right? When I lived in the village, sometimes I heard that some families who lived in poverty could not buy cookies (even the cheapest ones), could not afford chicken meat during the festive season it could be Hari Raya or Christmas. So sad story...😥 Therefore, I want to give them some small support so that the kids can celebrate Hari Raya like another family. Regardless of race, language, and religion, we should help those who need help. After all, we all the same; humans.

School assistance this month (April2021) has been distributed - Photographed by Riche

How much money they got this April 2021? Suci and Uun, each one of them received IDR 125,000 for their school assistance. Additional is IDR 100,000 each to support their family during the coronavirus year. Meanwhile, Hari Raya's allowance for Uun and Suci is IDR 300,000 each. How about Novi? Novi got IDR 175,000 for her school assistance; additional money is IDR 100,000 to support her family during the Covid-19 crisis; and IDR 300,000 for Hari Raya allowance. 

School Assistance for Suci this month (April 2021) is IDR 125,000 additional money IDR 100,000 to support her family due to coronavirus situation, and Hari Raya allowance is IDR 300,000 - Photographed by Riche

I hope with this little support, they have hope in their life which brings them to the right path by staying at school to get a better life in the future. Who knows what the future would be, it is a mystery. However, I have believed in the importance of school for the best future, keep learning, study, and work hard on the dream they have. With all those things, someday they will get what they want in life, a better life.😊

School assistance this month (April 2021) for Novi is IDR 175,000 additional money is IDR 100, 000 to support her family during the pandemic, and Hari Raya allowance is IDR 300,000 - Photographed by Riche

Many thanks to my friend, Riche, who helps me to distribute the money for the kids! I wish the best for her and her family. 🙏

School assistance this April 2021 has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche

Note:

• Written by Acik Mardhiyanti
• Photographed by Riche's collection
• Do not copy this article without permission
• Do not reuse these photographs anywhere else without permission

March 2021; School Assistance Has Been Distributed

 

March 2021; school assistance has been distributed; Novi: IDR 175,000 and in addition IDR 100,000 to support her family during the pandemic - Photographed by Riche

Hi, all of you, how you doing? Well, today I am going to share the good news that the 3 children who receive monthly school assistance had received their money for this March 2021.

School assistance for this month (March 2021)has been distributed - Photographed by Riche

Last Saturday night my dearest friend, Riche, sent me a message that said the children came and took their monthly assistance. These 3 children are Novi who attend Secondary school, while Uun and Suci both attend elementary school. I think soon Novi will go to a high school or senior school. Meanwhile, Uun and Suci will go to Secondary school. I am looking forward to seeing them grow up!

School assistance in March 2021 has been distributed - Photographed by Riche

Monthly school assistance depends on what level of school they attend for instance elementary school, secondary school, or high school. That is why Novi has received more than two others. This monthly assistance is also along with another assistance, for example, additional money to support their family during pandemics. Sometimes, we give a special treat when they achieve something. 

School Asisstantance for Uun this month is IDR 125,000 and in addition, IDR 100,000 to support her family due to coronavirus year - Photographed by Riche

Same like another month before, this March 2021 school assistance is IDR 175,000 for Novi, IDR 125,000 both Suci and Uun got the same amount of money. In addition, we gave IDR 100,000 for one each of them. 

March 2021; school assistance has been distributed - Photographed by Riche

We want these children to keep stay at school. I do not want them to drop off and marry at a such young age. I had seen many childhood friends who ended up with the sad fate, married at 12-14 years old which meant before 17 years. You can read about Child marriages: Education is The Key to Solve Social Issues here the link https://ichi-journey.blogspot.com/2021/03/child-marriages-education-is-key-to.html

School assistance for Suci this month is IDR 125,000 and in addition, IDR 100,000 to support her family because of the Covid-19 crisis - Photographed by Riche

We hope these children will see how important education is. I want them to understand how education can change their life by working hard on it. Go get your school kids! and work hard for your dream!

School assistance has been distributed at Riche's in-law house - Photographed by Riche

Note:

• Written by Acik Mardhiyanti
• Photographed by Riche
• Do not copy this article without permission
• Do not reuse these photographs anywhere else without permission