Rama’s situation was first revealed to us by Maulana, one of the participants at the CNPC training, and a member of the youth volunteer group (Karang Taruna). Rama is a 12-year-old boy who was completely immobilized from neck down. The exact cause of his condition was never found and a diagnosis was never made. According […]
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Ardi’s Story
One and a half years ago, a boy started to lose his ability to move. One and a half years ago, the boy was diagnosed with HIV. One and a half years ago, Rachel House was introduced to the boy. His name is Ardi. He is seven years old. The HIV virus had compromised his […]
Through the Eyes of a Summer Intern… on the World Hospice & Palliative Care Day
Death – The Last Frontier I have asked myself the question, “How do I want to die?” countless times in my life. Depending on how I feel at the time and at what stage of my life I am at, the answer often varies – from passing away peacefully in old age to dying heroically […]
Summer Interns 2014
It’s not what you get out, it’s what you put in… Imagine this – arriving in a developing country for the first time, being thrown straight into the exciting challenge of working for a charity that deals with the suffering of some of the poorest members of the local community. How would you feel, being faced with death and hardship […]
The Future of Palliative Care in Indonesia – Rachel House’s Groundbreaking Roundtable Discussion
Bringing Indonesia’s palliative care key players together with Dr Suresh Kumar… With Palliative Care Day just around the corner (8th October), we thought we’d update you all on the steps we’ve been taking this year spread knowledge about palliative care throughout Indonesia. On 26th March 2014, Rachel House hosted agroundbreaking Roundtable event, inviting key players in healthcare in Indonesia to […]
Rachel House Fundraising: Cross Fit Event
What could be better than doing something wonderful for others while getting yourself in shape? On March 22nd 2014, Crossfit Senayan organised a wonderful “R4R or Reps for Relief” fundraising event at the Sultan Hotel in Sudirman. Funds raised were for the benefit of Rachel House and Habitat for Humanity. Cross Fit is a super ”crazy” new fitness trend that has taken […]
Rachel House Welcomes RS IMC Interns
Our nurses pass on their wisdom and experience… Rachel House nurse Rina passes on her knowledge to the RM IMC interns “Share your knowledge. It’s a way to achieve immortality.” – Dalai Lama Rachel House recently welcomed 10 student nurses from the Rumah Sakit IMC (IMC Hospital), who were invited to shadow our excellent nursing staffas they […]
Budi’s Story
Budi was five when he started complaining of headaches and blurred vision. He was also vomiting four to five times a day. After three weeks, when the symptoms did not abate, his mother decided to take him to the local clinic. The doctor diagnosed Budi with shortsightedness and prescribed him with spectacles. When the symptoms […]
Sani’s Story
In a 1-room house measuring 3 x 8 meters shared by 5 adults and 3 children, lay a little boy on a thin blanket on the floor. The room had no windows other than an open door that let in the hot dusty air, and sometimes a wandering rooster from the streets. For Sani, the […]
Ira’s Story
A home visit with Rachel House’s newest nurse – Dadan Approaching a group of houses in the late morning, there is evidence that a hard days’ work has already begun. On the ground, mung beans lay drying on a tarpaulin and the smell of fresh laundry hangs in the damp but hot air. As Dadan […]