About Us

Participation and empowerment - our main goals and working principles

Who we are

YDTI is an Indonesian non-profit organisation working in the field of Disability and Leprosy.

We work across Indonesia, with a particular focus on South Sulawesi. Our joint office with PerMaTa South Sulawesi is located in Makassar.
 
Our team consists of 16 members, half of whom are women. 14 of the team members are affected by leprosy, and most are under the age of 35.
In our board as well, inclusion is a lived reality: the head of our board, secretary and treasurer are  affected by leprosy.
 

Our team combines lived experience, professional expertise, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of people affected by leprosy. With backgrounds in disability, advocacy, healthcare, finance, education,  community development and leadership, we work together to promote inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunities for all.

Annual Reports

Our Team (in alphabetic order)

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Pak Alimuddin is a trusted local leader in Jongaya leprosy settlement and practical supporter for PerMaTa South Sulawesi-YDTI.
Chair of the Advisory Board
Alimuddin Allen
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Al Kadri is an experienced advocate for people affected by leprosy, chair of PerMaTa Indonesia and member of international advisory bodies.
Program Manager
Al Kadri (Opa)
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Arfah is chair of PerMaTa South Sulawesi, an emerging advocate and manager.

Project Coordinator
Muh Arfah
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Arpiah from PerMaTa Barru has moved to Makassar but still supports peopple affected in her district. 

Assistant Finance Administrator
Arpiah
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Egi is also chair of PerMaTa Pangkep and trained in Accounting.

Project Assistant
Egic Putra Pratama
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Iyan has a flair for graphic design and photography.
Project Assistant
Iyan (Ryan Rifaldi)
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Nisa was raised in the Jongaya leprosy settlement and studied Marine Biology.

Accounting
Nisa (Nur Inzani)
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Rudi is a trained accountant who brings both professional expertise and lived experience with disability to our team.
Finance Manager
Rudi Hamid
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Erma is secretary of PerMaTa Indonesia

Secretary
Ermawati
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Kahar is a teacher, leprosy field worker, and member of PerMaTa Jeneponto
Project Coordinator
Kaharuddin
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Nunu is also a child of Jongaya leprosy settlement, she studied law.

Finance Administration
Nunu (Nur Hikma)
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Salma is also treasurer of PerMaTa Indonesia and Finance Manager at HWDI.
Finance and Project Assistant
Salmawati
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Dr Gaffar is the Director of Syekh Yusuf Hospital in Gowa and an experienced leprosy doctor. 

Chair of the Supervisory Board
Dr Gaffar T Karim
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Kerstin is in Indonesia since 1998. She has a background in physiotherapy and Disability Studies. 
Chair of the Executive Board
Kerstin Beise
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Rahman, raised in Jongaya leprosy settlement, is an exceptional driver and a skilled moderator and public speaker.
Project Coordinator
Abdul Rahman
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Yuli is a trained nurse and Vice Chair of PerMaTa Indonesia.
Treasurer
Yuliati
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Irfan from PerMaTa Bantaeng also still helps hos PerMaTa team in the district.

Project Assistant
Irfan
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Maureen is a practictioner for disability rights and accessible travel.
Member of the Advisory Board
Maureen Maspaitella
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Roni is also treasurer of PerMaTa Gowa.
Project Assistant
Roni Saputra

Organisational structure

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