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Yayasan Dedikasi Tjipta Indonesia - Dedication to Innovation
We are a non-profit organization based in Makassar, Eastern Indonesia.
Our key areas are Leprosy and Disability.
Our Vision
We strive for a sustainable world where all people can live a dignified and equitable life.
Our Mission
Our mission is to facilitate and support the empowerment of marginalised and vulnerable communities, especially those affected by leprosy.
Our aim is to ensure that all people can fully enjoy their rights. We pay special attention to young people, women and girls to enable them to live without exclusion in an environmentally friendly and just society.
We work closely together with PerMaTa South Sulawesi
Projects and Activities
TLM NL: Training in reconstructive surgery and physiotherapy, part 2
TLM NL. Makassar 2023. Last year we were able to organise the first part of a training in reconstructive surgery and physiotherapy
SHF: Young people affected by leprosy in Sulawesi and Ambon: Peer support to overcome self-stigma
SHF. Makassar 2023. YDTI and PerMaTa started a new project supported by Sasakawa Health Foundation this September. We will further expand our
German Embassy Jakarta – Rumah Aman: Renovation of the Jongaya dormitory and policlinic
July 2023. Rumah Aman in Jongaya Leprosy Village in Makassar, South Sulawesi. Since December 2022, we have been trying to find funding
Misereor: Empowerment of young people affected by leprosy in Bantaeng and Barru
Misereor Germany supports us in a project in the districts of Bantaeng and Barru in South Sulawesi. We are again working closely
TLM NL: Support for people affected by leprosy in need of rehab and care
Persons affected by leprosy in Indonesia often do not have adequate medical and rehabilitative care. This worrying development needs attention and concrete
Update on Saldie
Saldi is 18 years old and has been bedridden for 3 years due to the consequences of his previous leprosy infection. Both legs are stiffened at a 20 degree angle at the knees, he cannot stretch them. His body and especially his legs are covered with wounds and scars. His family cannot take care of him. Since December 2022, he has been in the ward of Jongaya Leprosy Village in Makassar, where we are taking care of him. We hope that his legs can be operated on at some point.
We would like to thank for your ongoing support:
- The Leprosy Mission Netherlands (TLM NL) and Dr Wim Theuvenet.
- The Leprosy Programme in Makassar with Ibu Sierly and Ns. Uleng, Balai Kulit with Dr Musafirah. Dr Antoneta.
- Yayasan Anak Bangsa, Yayasan BaKTI, Baznas, PADI project (HWDI Sulsel and NLR Indonesia).
- Anna Barnes, Dr. Riby Machmoed, Dr Marlous Grijsen, the staff of the Tamalate Health Centre, Maureen Maspaitella.
Update 15 Oct 23: We are very happy to announce that we now receive long-term support for Saldi from Somoi Makassar, a Dutch non-governmental organisation in Makassar that helps children with disabilities, which will cover Saldi’s care and food for one year! This changes everything and we can relax and focus on his recovery!