Success stories

When Melati came to us, she was a quiet, thin girl. She was small for her age, easily out of breath, and barely dared to play with the other children. Our caregivers immediately saw how vulnerable she was. Together with the doctor, we created a simple but loving plan: rest, regularity, nutritious meals, and plenty of personal attention.

In the weeks that followed, we watched her slowly transform. Melati became more active, joined in games, and made friends. Her eyes brightened, her skin became healthier, and she skipped happily around the yard. Today, Melati is almost unrecognizable compared to the girl who arrived two months ago. She beams, plays, laughs, and walks around with confidence.

Melati is blossoming – and we see that in her smile.

Rani was brought to us by family members. She was scared, sad, and cried out that she wanted to go back to her grandparents, who had raised her but were getting too old to care for her. She was dirty, malnourished, and had little energy. Her skin was gray, and her hair hung in strings around her face. She often sat quietly and isolated, trapped in her grief. With loving care, her own bed, clean clothes, hygiene, showers, nutritious meals, and warm attention, Rani slowly began to recover. She made friends who played and talked with her. The weekly visits from her dear old grandparents gave her confidence and peace. The first time her hair was braided into a neat ponytail, she looked proudly in the mirror—a brief moment, but a big step for her self-esteem. Today, Rani has healthy, radiant skin and a smile that graces her face. Her teacher says it beautifully: "Rani looks good: healthy and happy." She runs, plays, laughs, and moves freely around the house. And when her grandparents visit, it's a warm, loving reunion.

Rani has found a home here—a place where she can grow up safely and be a child.

He was brought in by some relatives who, due to poverty, couldn't properly care for him and thought the orphanage was a good solution. The relatives wanted to try it, but if it didn't work out, they would take him back. Initially, he ate small amounts, was withdrawn, and quiet. His eyes were dull and tearful, and he looked tired. With daily nutritious meals, sufficient rest, and medical checkups, Ardi slowly began to improve. He quickly connected with the other children and was soon surrounded by friends. Within a few weeks, he gained weight, his skin became radiant, he had fewer stomach aches, was calmer, participated in games and played in the group, and laughed a lot when he played with his friends. After about a month, he ran to his caregiver for the first time, laughing.

His caregiver said:
"He's found his place and home and is happy again."

Sinta had a tendency to withdraw. She often stayed behind other children and remained quiet during singing or playing. With gentle guidance, she was allowed to join in whenever she felt ready. No pressure, no rush. When one day she raised her hand to sing along to a song, the caregivers were amazed. She now clearly feels safe and at home. Since then, she laughs more often, plays with other girls, and participates in group games. She's still quiet, but no longer withdrawn. Sinta is growing at her own pace, and it's touching to see.

He was always the quiet little boy who observed and absorbed everything, but spoke little. His teacher thought he didn't understand, but in reality, he understood everything; he just didn't dare say it. With one-on-one coaching, he practiced sharing his ideas. Very cautiously, he began whispering answers. Now, Reno raises his hand during class. Last week, he even presented his own craft project to the class. His confidence has grown, and with it, his academic performance. He now knows: his voice and presence matter.