Originally Published at Cross Fields Aki, who works in a major Japanese pharmaceutical company, participated in Cross Fields’ Corporate Volunteering Program (CVP) in 2018. She tells us, “Working in the medical field in Indonesia and facing patients everyday made me realize the purpose of my work.” Since returning to Japan, she has been in charge of launching […]
Jakarta, August 14th, 2023 – With the vision that no child should ever have to live or die in pain, Rachel House has set its mission on establishing a palliative care ecosystem in Indonesia, so that palliative care can be made available and accessible for all children living with serious and life-limiting illnesses. Palliative care […]
In October and November 2020, Rachel House conducted a series of virtual training workshops, as part of the launch of the illustrated handbook entitled “Children Palliative Care: Guidebook for Caregivers”. The handbook and the workshops are both supported by the AVI Community Grant Scheme, with the aim of providing nurses and community health workers with […]
Spend a day walking in the shoes of Nurse Susi as she travels across Jakarta to provide palliative care for children living with serious and terminal illnesses. The photo journals are by Rachel House volunteers Janel Ang & Jevon Chandra. “These are for Risa* and Nina*. I know they will absolutely love them!”, says Nurse […]
The extraordinary Narasi.TV team made a heartfelt video about the work of a palliative nurse at Rachel House. Ever knew about the profession of palliative nurses? This particular profession is still rarely heard, even though its presence is crucial. Since 2014, Dadan Syafei has been a palliative care nurse. He has accompanied dozens of patients […]
New research recently published by former Rachel House volunteer dr Suryadi Limardi – supported by long-standing Rachel House advisor Professor Edward Poon – has shed light on the increasing need for palliative care for Indonesian children living with HIV. Do you know that Indonesia has been one of the countries with the highest rate of […]
Originally Published at thejakartapost.com Oppo Indonesia, the local subsidiary of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo, and nonprofit organization Rachel House are currently raising funds for children’s palliative care until Aug. 31 at the Plaza Indonesia shopping mall in Central Jakarta. Palliative care is a healthcare approach for people with serious illnesses, aiming to improve patients’ […]
Artikel diterbitkan oleh Detik.com Sore itu Vino, bukan nama sebenarnya, tampak begitu gembira. Anak laki-laki berusia 8 tahun itu sangat antusias memamerkan koleksi ikan-ikan aneka warna di dalam stoples kaca. Seekor ikan cupang dengan buntut warna merah yang baru saja dibeli untuk mengisi akuarium mininya membentot perhatiannya. “Yang ini (sambil menunjuk ikan buntut merah) harganya […]
Originally posted at Maverick.co.id by Ong Hock Chuan What happens when you mesh together big hearts, creativity, a company with an emerging sense of purpose and a worthwhile cause? You get an exhibition of innovative Indonesian art, collectible designer wear, and a pop-up shop that succeeded within its first night to raise Rp103 million for […]
On a beautifully sunny and clear day, 21 children aged between 2 – 15 and their families gathered with great anticipation outside Ocean Dream Samudra in Ancol, Jakarta’s largest waterpark. The children, all patients of Rachel House, have looked forward to this day with great anticipation; for many of them, it would be their first […]