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Contact Information
Jl. Krueng Woyla No. 2
Geuceu Kompleks
Banda Aceh-Indonesia
Phone: +62-651-42542
Letter From an Aceh Volunteer
I have seen with my own eyes that our Orphans still deal with stress and trauma caused by the Tsunami that hit Aceh over a year ago.
Right after the Tsunami it was constantly on TV for the whole world to view, but for the victims, it was almost surreal.
Only now are they truly beginning to awake to the horrors, having nightmares and calling out to their deceased parents in their sleep.
Maisarah is one of our Orphans at IHF, and has had to stay in the hospital twice because she cannot move her legs, and has trouble breathing. She was forced under by the water, and smashed by all of the other objects mixed in the tumble. She blacked out for two days, and was in a comma in a huge electric power ship. They thought she was dead, and tossed her in with the dead bodies, causing her to become covered in zinc. She was discovered to be alive, and treated in Medan before she came to our orphanage.
I have dedicated my time to helping them be happy. I have built them a swing set, teeter totter (see saw), a volleyball court and basketball court in order to help them enjoy themselves.
Then one day, we were all going to the beach to swim when an earthquake hit. They all began to cry and shake because of the trauma this brought upon them. However, they are starting to become happy and enjoy themselves and are even eager to go back to the water to swim and fish. They have truly become a family to one another, treating each other like brothers and sisters. We also have Abu, Ernilis, Nur, and Ayahanda who have helped them through everything and loved them every step of the way.
You have given these children a life again. No matter how hard I could work, I wouldn't be able to earn enough money to support this orphanage. We know that there are even more children in need, but helping these children is a huge step in the right direction. They go to visit other children and help teach them because our children believe in the IHF system of PASS IT ON. Without your support, this orphanage would not be able to continue.
We would also like to thank all of the people from our country who volunteer with our children even though so much of their lives were destroyed by the Tsunami, and those in our community who provide rice and small gifts for our loving children
I am really thankful to Marc and Elia for coming to visit our project and share the joy with our children. It means so much to them, and we hope that many of you reading this will come to visit us also.
We really need volunteers to teach them English and basic computer skills, and who will support them like a family and help make the children happy. All that they ask is that you hold them and love.
Center Reports
Sunday 23rd, May 2010
Everyone woke up early this morning before we worked together, after had their breakfast the little kids helped Fadly and Willy to clean the front garden. After worked together everyone watched movie in the living room, and the movie stopped when lunch time. After lunch all kids took a nap before they went to the dance class, at 3 o’clock the little children woke up and they went to the dance class. In the evening, everyone had dinner together before the kids studied together with Bunda. Before they went bed the children played together in the living room.
Saturday 22nd, May 2010
This morning Bunda went to the central city to pay the electricity bill after all children went to school. The kids went to school after they had their breakfast. In the afternoon, after all kids ate their lunch they attended the computer class with Bunda. Mr. Herman came while Fadly was teaching the English class for the little children; we were continuing our English on Art, making wayang. Fachruddin; the mathematic teacher didn’t come this afternoon, Bunda taught the mathematic classes this afternoon. In the evening everyone watched TV together in the living room. The girls played bekel with each other. The kids went bed around 10 o’clock at night.
Friday 21st, May 2010
In the morning all kids went to school together after they had their breakfast. At noon all kids arrived home together and then they were having their lunch together in the dining room. After lunch, the boys went to the mosque and the girls took a nap before they attended the English class with Fadly. Fadly taught the English classes this afternoon and Bunda helped us to keep the computer classes while Fadly was teaching the English classes. In the advance level of English class Fadly and the students were continuing their discussion on last meeting about Freedom. The Koran teacher came this afternoon and the kids studied the Holy Koran with her. After all classes finished all children studied together with Bunda in the dining room. Everyone was having dinner together this evening before the kids studied with Bunda, Bunda asked them one-by-one.
Thursday 20th, May 2010
Everyone woke up early this morning, Yeni and Raju were excited to do Sport at their school, and they went to the different team. All children went to school after they had their breakfast. In the afternoon Fadly taught the English classes and Bunda helped us to keep the computer classes while Fadly was teaching the English class. In the evening everyone was having their dinner together before the kids back to study. After all, the children went bed after they with their things and stuff for the following day.
Wednesday 19th, May 2010
All children went to school together this morning. Yeni and Raju practiced Science at school. The children arrived home together this afternoon; the kids were having lunch together before they attended the computer class with Willy. Fadly taught the English class this afternoon, they were studied about a/an. Fachrudding; the math teacher came and taught the mathematic classes. After dinner all children studied together in the dining room then Yeni and Raju played together in the living room. The kids went bed at 9 o’clock after prepared their things and stuff for the next day.
Tuesday 18th, May 2010
All children went to school this morning, Hamzah stayed home this morning. He got holiday from his school for three days. Yeni and Raju had English conversation at their school. And they will have Arabic conversation tomorrow. This afternoon, after all children cleaned themselves, had their lunch they attended English class with Fadly. Fadly taught about Syllable to the students. Bunda helped us to keep the computer classes. For the second English class, Fadly made discussion class. They discussed about freedom this afternoon. After all classes finished all kids studied in the dining room together with Bunda. Everyone were having dinner together this evening.
Monday 17th, May 2010
This morning all children went to school together after they had their breakfast and read some books for school. Ade worked in the office this morning after he had his breakfast. Bunda went to the Pasar Aceh to buy the shirt for Hamzah. Hamzah got his shirt and trousers. This afternoon when all kids arrived home, they cleaned up themselves, lunch and then took a nap. Fadly taught the English class this afternoon and Ade taught the first computer class before he leaved. In the English class, we learned about preposition and sang some songs. Ade leaved home while Fadly was teaching the older English class and the children were reading the Koran. This evening all kids studied together, Fadly helped Yeni and Raju to practice their English conversation for English exam tomorrow. And then Bunda taught the little children to memorize the do'a shalat.
Video
Volunteer Ken Santoso teaching English class at the Aceh center
Testimonial from Nayereh, Banda Aceh 2009
In my sincere attempt to simply reflect on my experience volunteering at the IHF Banda Aceh Center, I must clearly state that I've been given an ample view on the thirst for knowledge, both in hopes to give and to receive. The continuous efforts and sacrifices given by all volunteers, forwarding their knowledge, has given me a lasting impression -- That IHF is here to make changes.
I've been fortunate enough to live at the Banda Aceh center for one month and understand a new value of family. While walking the border between teacher, friend and sister, I am now able to see the true importance of extending yourself to others. I will always remember my time as a member of the Banda Aceh family with fondness and hope to incorporate the lessons I've learned while staying at the center into my every day life, in the continuous search for knowledge.
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