September 2026: School Assistance Has Been Distributed

 September 2026 Project Update

Hi everyone,

Today, I would like to share our project update, although it is quite late. I sincerely apologize for the delay.

If you have been following our monthly updates, you may have noticed that I often publish them later than planned due to various circumstances. Recently, I have been busy with several activities, and at times I have needed to take longer periods of rest because of my health condition.

Despite these challenges, I truly enjoy what I am doing. I am currently taking a certain lesson that will be completed next year, and I have also joined a choir, which brings me great joy and happiness. Through the choir, I have had the opportunity to meet new people, make friends. And I contribute to the community by lending a helping hand to others as well.

In addition, I have been preparing myself to pursue a research career path. I know this journey will not be easy, but I place my faith in God. Wherever He leads me, I will follow.

Gardening and continuing to write on my gardening blog were also part of my plans for this year. Unfortunately, I have not been able to dedicate much time to either because of the commitments I mentioned earlier. Simply put, I have had very little time for gardening lately.

Around April, if I remember correctly, a friend asked me for a favor: to help his daughter with a particular subject. Naturally, I was happy to help and did not charge any fee. However, I could not commit to a fixed schedule of two one-hour lessons each week. Instead, I told my friend that his daughter was welcome to message me anytime she needed help or had questions about the subject, and I would be happy to help.

As for today's update, Uun and Suci each received IDR 300,000, while Arfan received IDR 125,000. In addition, each of them received IDR 100,000 to help support their family's needs. I hope they are able to use the money wisely.

For some people, these amounts may not seem significant. However, when used carefully and responsibly, even a small amount of money can make a meaningful difference. My hope is that this assistance will help support the children's educational needs and encourage them to continue working toward a better future.

The purpose of this assistance is not to make the children dependent on the help of others. Rather, it is to encourage them to make an effort to improve their own lives. After all, even if we hold a lot of money in our hands, it can disappear quickly if we do not use it wisely. Money is temporary, but the values of hard work, responsibility, and perseverance can last a lifetime.

In short, I always encourage the children who receive our school assistance to work hard and build their own future. That is one of the most important lessons I hope to share with them.

If you have been following our updates, you may remember that one of our beneficiaries, Novi, graduated from high school last year. We supported her education from the fourth grade all the way through high school graduation.

Throughout those years, Novi worked diligently in her studies while also helping her parents in the crop fields after school. Riche once told me that she would often return home from the fields at nearly 6:00 p.m. What an amazing and hardworking young lady she is!

After graduating from high school, and while waiting for her graduation certificate, Novi managed to find a job at a local café. Later, Riche told me that once she received her certificate, she planned to seek employment with a local company. Isn't that inspiring? I am incredibly proud of her achievements.

By securing stable employment, Novi can begin saving money to pursue a university education if she chooses to do so. Whatever path she decides to take, I sincerely hope she will continue growing and achieving her dreams.

Thank you for taking the time to read our update. As always, many thanks to my dearest friend, Riche, for her dedication, kindness, and continued support for these children and their families.

Note: Written by Acik Mardhiyanti