When kindness creates precious moments for seriously ill children and their families to simply bask in awesome wonder and joy. As one of Rachel House’s programs, One Fine Day is all about creating a day filled with joy and wonder for seriously-ill children, through experiences they can enjoy with their families – particularly for many […]
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother
(by Moza Adilen — Communications & Fundraising Officer) On this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Bagas’s story is a reminder that children with cancer need more than treatment. They need round-the-clock care and comprehensive support, and importantly, people who can stand beside them and their families throughout the journey – especially at home. Because, the need for […]
In Less Than a Day, Fandi’s Life Changed Forever, but Hope Remains
(by Sri Wildani — Communications & Fundraising Officer) A tiny crack, the sound that changed everything. One fateful morning in January this year, Fandi* walked into the bathroom to get ready for school. As he bent over to wash his face, he suddenly felt a crack on his neck, followed by an excruciating pain that […]
AEON Fantasy Indonesia Brings a Day of Joy at Eddoko to Children Living with Serious Illnesses
(by Sri Wildani — Communications & Fundraising Officer) What happens when loving kindness and play come together? For 56 seriously-ill children – patients of Rachel House, the answer was found in laughter that came easily and joy that felt almost magical. Children living with serious illnesses (age 6-12) experienced a rare and special day of […]
Beyond the Bedside: The Nurse Who Carries Their Stories
By Dhannya Vitta Chandra (Rachel House Volunteer) In a world that rushes past pain, there are still people who pause. Not to fix it. Not to flee from it. But to sit beside it — gently, patiently — and carry what they can. At Rachel House, I met someone like that. A man whose […]
An Ocean of Gratitude in His Heart
(by Yolanda Tasya Amalia – Communications and Fundraising Officer) Kafi has faced more than his share of hardship at a tender age, losing both parents, living a nomadic life with his sister, and battling an immunocompromising illness. After meeting Rachel House nurses in 2022, Kafi vanished due to the unstable living condition and the general […]
The Rhythm of a Child’s Strength Through Adversity
(by Moza Adilen – Communications and Fundraising Officer) Farhan* was just like any other 16-year-old, bursting with dreams and enjoying the simple joys of teenage life. But in April, his life was turned upside down by an unexpected diagnosis – rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the muscle tissue. What began as a […]
When Home is Where Healing Finds Its Heart
(by Moza Adilen – Communications and Fundraising Officer) 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 […]
The Undying Glow of Hope
(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 […]
A Radiant Soul Who Touched Us All
(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.” […]