Reaching the home of five-year-old Caca (not her real name) is a challenge. To enter this kampung (high-density, low-income urban settlement) in East Jakarta, you need to crouch down to pass under a wall. Having successfully navigated this first obstacle, you must then thread your way carefully along narrow, muddy paths beside canals that are fetid in the dry […]
Australia’s national broadcaster, the ABC, recently spent a day with nurse Ana to see first hand the work of Rachel House – the patients we care for and the support we provide. It is a beautifully told story, which gets to the heart of the work of palliative care nurses, providing not just medical but emotional […]
College student and budding photographer, Alfiano Sutianto, recently spent time with our Community Network in Palliative Care (CNPC) trained volunteers in North Jakarta. Alfiano, who is from Depok (South of Jakarta), shares his story and photos below. My name is Alfiano and I am a college student in Central Jakarta. My daily activities are usually […]
By Allison Hore, Jakarta Post In a high-density neighborhood in North Jakarta, nurse Susi is visiting one of her patients. Dea, not her real name, is 18 months old and HIV positive. At her young age, Dea has already had a serious bout of pneumonia, which left her with respiratory issues. Dea lives in a […]
We have been truly honoured by the decision of The Elders to name Rachel House as one of their #WalkTogether Sparks of Hope, in the recognition of our “inspirational work” in children’s palliative care. The Elders are independent global leaders, brought together byNelson Mandela, who offer their collective influence and experience to support peace building, help address […]
“Ivan weighed only 7.2kgs when he was referred to Rachel House in August – far below the normal weight for an 18-month infant. He was suffering from severe malnutrition and lung tuberculosis, and was being fed through a nasogastric tube, which can cause great discomfort.” As told by Nurse Ana – all photos Ryner St […]
Rachel House founder Lynna Chandra was recently part of an innovative panel discussion the role of technology in healthcare at the Salzburg Global Seminar , which challenges current and future leaders to solve issues of global concern. The below article was originally published on the Salzburg Global Seminar website as Building Healthy Communities – The Smart Utilization of Technology. […]
Halloween Family Fun day at Up in Smoke & One Eyed Jacks Jakarta, together with CrossFit 6621 Together with our dear friends Up In Smoke & One Eyed Jack Jakarta and Cross Fit 6621, we are delighted to invite you to our FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY, Sunday October 29th. Dress in costume and bring your friends […]
Yayasan Rumah Rachel marks International Children’s Palliative Care Day with giant “Living Wall” installation at Citos mall, calling for palliative care to be included in the National Health Policy and Universal Health Coverage. At the official opening of The Living Wall installation at Cilandak Town Square (Citos) to mark International Children’s Palliative Care Day, children’s palliative care […]
Every patient has a different story. And every home I visit tells a different story. For Adam, our 7-year-old patient living with HIV, his home is made up of cardboard boxes assembled together to make up the family’s living quarters. Located at a dumpsite, Adam shares the space with his ailing mother, his father, and […]