By Stube HEMAT.          

Driven by a dream to develop the Sumba region, Kristiani Pedi, known as Ina, understood that achieving it wouldn't be easy—but it was possible. Raised in a humble family with five brothers and three sisters, she never burdened her widowed mother. Balancing work and study became her norm. Since high school, she competed to win prizes that helped fund her education. After school, she sold fish around town. Ina firmly believed that anything could be changed in this world with determination, despite the obstacles she faced.

Ina's journey has been shaped by relentless hard work—founding the Ana Tana community, collaborating with the Stube HEMAT Institute, earning a college scholarship, securing support from various stakeholders, gaining experience in Uluwatu-Bali, and advancing her career in the Front Office field in the Maldives. Every step is part of the ongoing process toward fulfilling her dream.

Kartini's struggle for the advancement of Indonesian women was not in vain. More and more women are boldly taking leaps toward a better future—just like Kristiani Pedi. Her life motto reflects her journey: 'Dare to dream, believe in making it happen, trust the process, appreciate those who support you, and never forget that without God, you are nothing.

To all modern Kartinis, keep striving, embrace the journey, and pursue your dreams with unwavering determination! ***