Collaboration with the former Leprosy hospital RSTC in Makassar
On May 12, we held another meeting with the management of Tadjuddin Chaled Hospital in Makassar, formerly the Daya Leprosy Hospital, to finalise an MoU aimed at guaranteeing continued access and treatment for people affected by leprosy, and—through collaboration with PerMaTa South Sulawesi–YDTI—further improving these services. Although the hospital has long ceased to be a […]
Collaboration with Social Affairs Vocational Training Center in Gowa
28 April 2026 At the invitation of the Vocational Training Center Gau Mabaji in Gowa, run by the National Ministry of Social Affairs, we visited the center on April 28. The program began with leprosy health education for the staff of the center as well as for the students of the ‘Sekolah Rakat’ from disadvantaged […]
International Young Scholar Exchange Meeting in Makassar
4-9 February 2026 PerMaTa South Sulawesi and YDTI were honored to host the International Exchange Meeting of Young Scholars, together with their mentors and the Sasakawa Leprosy Initiative (SLI) team, in Makassar. For five days, young scholars from Colombia, Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia presented their work, shared what they have learned, and outlined their plans […]
Leadership Workshop: Sasakawa Young Scholar Program (Part 2)
15–19 January 2026 PerMaTa South Sulawesi–YDTI continued its journey with the Sasakawa Young Scholar Program, holding the second leadership workshop from 15–19 January. Alongside five scholars, 25 young people from different districts in South and West Sulawesi joined the program, strengthening their skills and building solidarity. Day 1: Training with Pak Mus on Prevention of […]
Strategic Planning for 2026-2030
November 2025. It was time to renew our strategic plan for the next five years. With the invaluable support of our long-time colleague and friend, Angga Yanuari, we spent several days reflecting on our strengths and weaknesses, identifying potential partners and strategic stakeholders, and discussing what each of us considered most important to achieve and […]