This Christmas season, as the world comes together to celebrate love and joy, we are reminded of the children who face unimaginable challenges every day due to serious illnesses. While most children look forward to the holiday magic, some, like Sania*, navigate life with the weight of conditions like HIV, tuberculosis, and other critical […]
(by Amos Tanoyo – Volunteer) Can a mother facing the soul-crushing reality of her child’s life-limiting illness continue to live with the selfless joy that continues to burn bright for her family? This is the story of Rino*, a little boy who at a tender age of two is diagnosed with a life-limiting illness that […]
(by Moza Adilen – Communications and Fundraising Officer) “Thank you for the priviledge of walking with you on this journey, I have learned so much from you. Thank you for the courage with which you faced the grave challenges; they were not easy and, above all, not everyone can withstand them with such dignity. Rest easy now.” […]
(by Yolanda Tasya Amalia – Communications and Fundraising Officer) It is perhaps a natural refrain in children to be reluctant to share their mother’s affection and attention with another. Yet, in the case of Syafa and her cousin, I am being shown a beautiful and awe-inspiring expression of shared love. Syafa is a bright-eyed 5-year-old […]
(by Karenina – Communications and Fundraising Officer) Rian*, born in 2017, hails from a little village in West Java. His father had chosen to move the family to Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, hoping for a better life for his family. Rian’s father is a fisherman and is often away for long periods of […]
(by Moza Adilen – Communications and Fundraising Officer) On this International Childhood Cancer Day and Valentine’s Day, we explore the theme of selfless love in a parent in the face of adversity and unimaginable challenges. The story follows Adi’s journey as he sacrifices his job and personal well-being, after the loss of his wife, to care for his […]
(by Yolanda Tasya Amalia – Communications Assistant) In the countless hallways of the homes visited by Rachel House’s nurses, where laughter intertwines with tears and resilience defines the atmosphere, a profound lifeline threads through the lives of children under palliative care. In the tender embrace of Rachel House, this lifeline is symbolized by the provision […]
(by Karenina Putri Yudistira – Communications & Fundraising Officer) Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Do You Know How Loved You Are? Her name is Angel*. A beautiful and strong little princess born to parents who love her dearly, sent from heaven as a gift for her parents and grandparents. She was born as a healthy baby […]
(by Christabel Sembiring – Volunteer) I have spent a few days at Rachel House and have accompanied the medical team on several visits to their patients, so I was well aware of how young their patients can be. This day, however, was different. It was the first time I have ever joined a Rachel House […]
(by Aisha Humaira Aziza – Volunteer) Mia* hugged Keren, her plush toy cat, tightly to her chest. Keren was named after her beloved kitty pet, who had accompanied her through all her ordeals; but sadly passed away a few months ago. First Meeting with Rachel House If most children her age are usually busy with school activities […]