Wednesday, 14 December 2016
by adminstube
Agustinus Soleh, often called Agus, a student of governance science of STPMD APMD originating from Long Alango, Malinau, North Borneo. The trip to his hometown takes several days and it needs really a strong will. How comes? Well, he departed from Yogyakarta to Tarakan by plane, then by boat against river current from Tarakan to Bahau Hulu. Moreover, he and other passengers spent nights on the river bank and changed into smaller boat to avoid huge rocks along the river.
Arriving in his village, he mapped the potency of the villag, approached the villagers, interviewed village and local district staffs, local leaders, the head of customs, youth groups, women-children-youth dance groups, groups of craftmen and traditional music groups. He also took part in voluntary work of his village, trained traditional dance for children of elementary, junior and youth, performed single dance and observed Ulen forest land.
Elisabeth Uru Ndaya studies in Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa University, Yogyakarta, majoring English Education. She is interested to learn more about traditional woven cloth, because she found a fact that most young people of Sumba like to wear it, but they don’t know the meaning of the motives. Even worse, the cloth motif they are wearing has inappropriate meaning with the event they attend. It is ironic, as actually the woven cloth is their own unique cultural heritage from East Sumba.
During holiday she determined to learn traditional woven cloth by visiting traditional woven cloth kampongs such as Kalu, Prailiu, Padadita and Palindi in Kambera district, Waingapu. After few weeks of learning she found various images with their meanings, such as, a crocodile symbolizes the glory of king, people walking besides buffaloes symbolizes slave, skull symbolizes war, hen symbolizes ritual belief of Marapu, horse symbolizes animal in Sumbanese’s life and mamuli symbolizes customary marriage dowry.
The process of weaving requires tools and materials, such as piapak (bobbin), Wanggi pamening (spinner), Kapala (binder for threads), tenung (loom), wurung (soaking basin), lesung (pestle), smooth thread (silk), raw yarn (wool), roots of Morinda citrifolia (kombu, red colouring), leaf lira (wora, blue colouring), ijju and pecan trees (yellow colouring) and lime for preservatives.
Johain Pekaulang, a fresh graduate student, majoring Law from University of Janabadra Yogyakarta. He comes from Buli, East Halmahera, North Maluku. In accordance with his study background, he wants to know how far is the implementation of traditional law in Buli to solve criminal cases as time goes by.
At the beginning Johain hypothesized that when he returned home to Buli, he will only find case of fighting and free sex among young people, but it turned out to be more increasing cases of corruption, theft , unfair competition between young people and organization, thwart to one another, village negligence and egoism that tends to take profits for themselves. These conditions made him sad and compelled him to return back to teach young people knowledge and experience for the sake of awakening characters toward a better Buli society and young people have useful life for the community.
by adminstube
Instilling Love for Hometown
Local Exposure Program 2016
Being in the hometown during the semester break become one alternative choice for students studying in Yogyakarta. Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta with its Local Exposure program encourages students to design beneficial activity for the community in which they live. The program helps students to instill concern for their region of origin, to identify the potency and the problems, to open networking and to have job orientation after completing their study in Yogyakarta. There are three students who participated in local exposure program 2016. Who are they?
Agustinus Soleh, often called Agus, a student of governance science of STPMD APMD originating from Long Alango, Malinau, North Borneo. The trip to his hometown takes several days and it needs really a strong will. How comes? Well, he departed from Yogyakarta to Tarakan by plane, then by boat against river current from Tarakan to Bahau Hulu. Moreover, he and other passengers spent nights on the river bank and changed into smaller boat to avoid huge rocks along the river.
Arriving in his village, he mapped the potency of the villag, approached the villagers, interviewed village and local district staffs, local leaders, the head of customs, youth groups, women-children-youth dance groups, groups of craftmen and traditional music groups. He also took part in voluntary work of his village, trained traditional dance for children of elementary, junior and youth, performed single dance and observed Ulen forest land.
He discovered many potencies that could be developed, such as conservation forest called Tanah Ulen, traditional dances, natural landscape, batu muram (a short of stone), and handicrafts. His presence received good response and warm welcome from the society. They hoped Agus could return home during holiday and arrange activities with the community.
Elisabeth Uru Ndaya studies in Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa University, Yogyakarta, majoring English Education. She is interested to learn more about traditional woven cloth, because she found a fact that most young people of Sumba like to wear it, but they don’t know the meaning of the motives. Even worse, the cloth motif they are wearing has inappropriate meaning with the event they attend. It is ironic, as actually the woven cloth is their own unique cultural heritage from East Sumba.
During holiday she determined to learn traditional woven cloth by visiting traditional woven cloth kampongs such as Kalu, Prailiu, Padadita and Palindi in Kambera district, Waingapu. After few weeks of learning she found various images with their meanings, such as, a crocodile symbolizes the glory of king, people walking besides buffaloes symbolizes slave, skull symbolizes war, hen symbolizes ritual belief of Marapu, horse symbolizes animal in Sumbanese’s life and mamuli symbolizes customary marriage dowry.
The process of weaving requires tools and materials, such as piapak (bobbin), Wanggi pamening (spinner), Kapala (binder for threads), tenung (loom), wurung (soaking basin), lesung (pestle), smooth thread (silk), raw yarn (wool), roots of Morinda citrifolia (kombu, red colouring), leaf lira (wora, blue colouring), ijju and pecan trees (yellow colouring) and lime for preservatives.
The conservation of East Sumba traditional woven cloth needs to be maintained. Unfortunately, only a few young people want to learn the skills of making traditional woven cloth of East Sumba. It becomes homework for East Sumba people to maintain the existence of their traditional woven cloth.
Johain Pekaulang, a fresh graduate student, majoring Law from University of Janabadra Yogyakarta. He comes from Buli, East Halmahera, North Maluku. In accordance with his study background, he wants to know how far is the implementation of traditional law in Buli to solve criminal cases as time goes by.
Around in 1980 people of Buli still adhered local customs. In case of violation or crime, they often settled peacefully between perpetrator and victim, or pay the customary fine. In addition, when there is a wedding, the music often played is lalayon music and accompanied by lalayon and cakalele dance. Working together is still commonly found and a system of barter is still valid. However, in the period of 1990-2000, the development of era and influence of foreign culture gave significant impact; the traditional law in Buli was slowly abandoned. So, in case of violation or crime, they tend to resolve it using national law. Lalayon music and lalayon was rarely played anymore.
At the beginning Johain hypothesized that when he returned home to Buli, he will only find case of fighting and free sex among young people, but it turned out to be more increasing cases of corruption, theft , unfair competition between young people and organization, thwart to one another, village negligence and egoism that tends to take profits for themselves. These conditions made him sad and compelled him to return back to teach young people knowledge and experience for the sake of awakening characters toward a better Buli society and young people have useful life for the community.
The experiences found by three students in their hometown are like a real small touch which is able to change someone’s attitude and love to commit to do something useful for his/her hometown. (TRU).
Monday, 12 December 2016
by adminstube
The first is Junita Samosir, a graduated agrotechnology student of Mercu Buana Yogyakarta University. In Sumba, she shared her knowledge about the cultivation of organic vegetables to people in Laimbonga, East Sumba. She held practices making pilot garden involving the local people, also observed land availability, land preparation, seed preparation and watering until the treatment of plants. It is nearly one month to harvest it along with the local people. In addition, Junita also trained some woman to process yellow pumpkins into pudding because of its very high nutrient, especially as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. The people were so excited to process pumpkin because it is usually served as boiled food or for their pigs feed.
The second is Resky Julius, a Management student of Duta Wacana Christian University. He is coming from Toraja, Sulawesi. There were two activities he did in Sumba, that is, sharing the experience how to write curriculum vitae with students of STT GKS and documenting a variety of interesting things in Sumba, such as culture, crafts and natural landscapes. Curriculum Vitae is important as a form of personal preparation for entering the job world as well as creating employment opportunities.
The third participant is Christian Badai Bulin, an Information Technology Student of Duta Wacana Christian University. He comes from Pontianak, West Kalimantan. He made a couple of short videos telling about Sumba, such as Marapu customary burial, the atmosphere of one beach in Sumba and processions using traditional clothe. He hoped that the short videos can be used as documentation and tourism promotion in Sumba.
The Sumbanese’s health condition became the concern of Imelda Dewi Susanti, from Sekadau, West Kalimantan, as the fourth participant. She is a graduate student from Health Institute of Bethesda Yogyakarta. She shared her experiences with the local community and the congregation members of GKS Kaliuda, East Sumba, to recognize the hereditary diseases (hypertension and diabetes mellitus) and the treatment including herbal beverage by processing pumpkins. In addition, she also taught people how to have a clean and healthy lifestyle, checked blood pressure and did gymnastic together with young people in Kaliuda.
The fifth participant is Yohanes Dian Alpasa, a theology alumnus of Duta Wacana Christian University. He is from Bengkulu, Sumatera. He met and interviewed some activists of Stube-HEMAT Sumba who participated Exposure to Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta in the period of 2010-2016. It is done to find out whether the program was beneficial and applicable in their origin area. Twenty-nine participants were interviewed directly, nine persons were interviewed by phone and two persons could not be interviewed becuase they worked in different island.
The sixth participant is Vicky Tri Samekto, a theological graduated student of Christian Institute of Marturia, Yogyakarta. With his theatrical skill, Vicky tried to encourage and to provide a forum for young people to express themselves through their voice and body. The theater exercises became simple practices of self-expression. Of course, the expression issued was related to social theme and young children.
by adminstube
Exploring Sumba 2016
Share Experience and Mutual Learning
A trip to visit a new area in order to know the people and culture is a precious opportunity. Moreover, the opportunity to interact and to learn with the local community about the diversity in Indonesia is so worthy. Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta provides an opportunity for students and its activists to visit Sumba, a small island in East Nusa Tenggara. Not everyone can visit Sumba to enjoy the natural beauty, unique culture and society.
There are some students who dare to accept the challenge of venturing Sumba to share their knowledge and skills. Who are they?
The first is Junita Samosir, a graduated agrotechnology student of Mercu Buana Yogyakarta University. In Sumba, she shared her knowledge about the cultivation of organic vegetables to people in Laimbonga, East Sumba. She held practices making pilot garden involving the local people, also observed land availability, land preparation, seed preparation and watering until the treatment of plants. It is nearly one month to harvest it along with the local people. In addition, Junita also trained some woman to process yellow pumpkins into pudding because of its very high nutrient, especially as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. The people were so excited to process pumpkin because it is usually served as boiled food or for their pigs feed.
The second is Resky Julius, a Management student of Duta Wacana Christian University. He is coming from Toraja, Sulawesi. There were two activities he did in Sumba, that is, sharing the experience how to write curriculum vitae with students of STT GKS and documenting a variety of interesting things in Sumba, such as culture, crafts and natural landscapes. Curriculum Vitae is important as a form of personal preparation for entering the job world as well as creating employment opportunities.
The third participant is Christian Badai Bulin, an Information Technology Student of Duta Wacana Christian University. He comes from Pontianak, West Kalimantan. He made a couple of short videos telling about Sumba, such as Marapu customary burial, the atmosphere of one beach in Sumba and processions using traditional clothe. He hoped that the short videos can be used as documentation and tourism promotion in Sumba.
The Sumbanese’s health condition became the concern of Imelda Dewi Susanti, from Sekadau, West Kalimantan, as the fourth participant. She is a graduate student from Health Institute of Bethesda Yogyakarta. She shared her experiences with the local community and the congregation members of GKS Kaliuda, East Sumba, to recognize the hereditary diseases (hypertension and diabetes mellitus) and the treatment including herbal beverage by processing pumpkins. In addition, she also taught people how to have a clean and healthy lifestyle, checked blood pressure and did gymnastic together with young people in Kaliuda.
The fifth participant is Yohanes Dian Alpasa, a theology alumnus of Duta Wacana Christian University. He is from Bengkulu, Sumatera. He met and interviewed some activists of Stube-HEMAT Sumba who participated Exposure to Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta in the period of 2010-2016. It is done to find out whether the program was beneficial and applicable in their origin area. Twenty-nine participants were interviewed directly, nine persons were interviewed by phone and two persons could not be interviewed becuase they worked in different island.
The sixth participant is Vicky Tri Samekto, a theological graduated student of Christian Institute of Marturia, Yogyakarta. With his theatrical skill, Vicky tried to encourage and to provide a forum for young people to express themselves through their voice and body. The theater exercises became simple practices of self-expression. Of course, the expression issued was related to social theme and young children.
Those above are what young people have done. Eventhough they are simple but it may give inspiration to others. Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta constantly encourages and motivates young people to establish their idealism and experience to bring benefit to the society. (TRU).
Monday, 5 December 2016
by adminstube
'Experiential Learning' became one of the teaching methods that Stube-HEMAT does when implementing programs. This method gives added value to students who participate in the program, because they can interact directly with the person and finding personal experiences that will give them impression and reflection.
This method was applied by Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta in Human Rights program on December 2-4, 2016. The training was held at Hotel Cailendra Extension, Yogyakarta and it was continued with the activity of live-in with ‘Sedulur Sikep’ in Sukolilo, Pati, Central Java, which was attended by twenty three students from various campus in Yogyakarta.
Dr. Budiawan, a lecturer of Culture and Media Studies, Gadjah Mada University Graduate School described a brief history of Samin community, other terms for ‘Sedulur Sikep’. Pioneered by Samin Surosentiko who fought against Dutch Colonialism on tax levy, Samin community keep their uniquely non-violent opposition. This movement continued to grow and eventually the Dutch troops arrested Samin Surosentiko and exiled to Sawahlunto, West Sumatra. Nevertheless the Samin’s thought continues to be followed by the faithful community even until today. The term of Samin itself, is a term used by outsiders view, while the internal community name themselves as Sedulur Sikep.
Ariani Narwastujati, executive director of Stube-HEMAT expressed gratitude to Sedulur Sikep for the opportunity for the students to do activities and to know Sedulur Sikep community in Sukolilo. We want to learn values of life, simplicity, honesty, the system of local community life and passion for agriculture and environment.
Gunritno revealed that the Sedulur Sikep welcome the students and provide opportunity to learn together with them and the student can accept and adapt to the situation. He hoped that the learning process does not stop when the Live-in activity ended, but continued by follow-up done by the students. He talked about the principles as Sedulur Sikep, should live honestly (of thoughts, words, and actions), ora srei, drengki, tukar padu, dahpen kemeren, mbedog colong (Javanese). These mean no envy, no jealousy, no squabble with other (even fighting), not cheating, not stealing, and always doing good and right deeds.
Many interesting stories experienced by the participants who stay at four different places of Sedulur Sikep families. First, at Mbak Siti’s house at Bombong, the participants found independence and role of a tough woman, able to work well in agricultural land, and did not hesitate to take part in constructing the house. In this house, the cooking fuel uses bio gas from cows' dunk owned by this family.
Second, in Mrs. Gunarti’s house at Bowong. Besides finding the passion of Sedulur Sikep community to work as a farmer merely, the participants also found the fact that the children in Sedulur Sikep did not go to formal school, but they are educated in the family and community about the attitude of living, such as honest, humble, not being arrogant, not being envious and not taking other’s property.
While at Mr Wargono’s house at Galiran, first participants faced trouble in communicating with Sedulur Sikep, because they commonly use Javanese language, however they finally were able to establish close relation. Female participants learned to use cloth, because Sedulur Sikep community has principle that trousers are men's wear. Participants found friendliness and close kinship during visiting other houses of Sedulur Sikep families at Galiran.
Two groups at Bombong and Bowong also visited Omah Kendeng, known as a place of learning and meeting for Sedulur Sikep in Sukolilo. That time there was a meeting of the various parties to discuss the struggle to keep the preservation of Kendeng hills against threat of destruction because of industry.
by adminstube
Stay Closer to ‘Sedulur Sikep’
at Sukolilo, Pati, Central Java
'Experiential Learning' became one of the teaching methods that Stube-HEMAT does when implementing programs. This method gives added value to students who participate in the program, because they can interact directly with the person and finding personal experiences that will give them impression and reflection.
This method was applied by Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta in Human Rights program on December 2-4, 2016. The training was held at Hotel Cailendra Extension, Yogyakarta and it was continued with the activity of live-in with ‘Sedulur Sikep’ in Sukolilo, Pati, Central Java, which was attended by twenty three students from various campus in Yogyakarta.
Trustha Rembaka, coordinator of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta opened the event with a reflection that we must not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of our mind, so that we can distinguish which God's will is, what is good, what is pleasing to God and perfect. This learning opportunity is a blessing of God, then, do our best, find out what is good, to develop themselves and to apply them for the common good. Furthermore, Trustha introduced Stube-HEMAT and described the activities that will be carried out, live-in with ‘Sedulur Sikep’ community.
Dr. Budiawan, a lecturer of Culture and Media Studies, Gadjah Mada University Graduate School described a brief history of Samin community, other terms for ‘Sedulur Sikep’. Pioneered by Samin Surosentiko who fought against Dutch Colonialism on tax levy, Samin community keep their uniquely non-violent opposition. This movement continued to grow and eventually the Dutch troops arrested Samin Surosentiko and exiled to Sawahlunto, West Sumatra. Nevertheless the Samin’s thought continues to be followed by the faithful community even until today. The term of Samin itself, is a term used by outsiders view, while the internal community name themselves as Sedulur Sikep.
On the next day, at 05.30 a.m, the participants departed from Yogyakarta to Sukolilo which need almost five hours by bus. Arriving at Sukolilo, the group directly went to Bombong village, the residence of Gunritno, Sedulur Sikep leader in Sukolilo. A friendly and warm welcome to our visit is the characteristic of the community.
Ariani Narwastujati, executive director of Stube-HEMAT expressed gratitude to Sedulur Sikep for the opportunity for the students to do activities and to know Sedulur Sikep community in Sukolilo. We want to learn values of life, simplicity, honesty, the system of local community life and passion for agriculture and environment.
Gunritno revealed that the Sedulur Sikep welcome the students and provide opportunity to learn together with them and the student can accept and adapt to the situation. He hoped that the learning process does not stop when the Live-in activity ended, but continued by follow-up done by the students. He talked about the principles as Sedulur Sikep, should live honestly (of thoughts, words, and actions), ora srei, drengki, tukar padu, dahpen kemeren, mbedog colong (Javanese). These mean no envy, no jealousy, no squabble with other (even fighting), not cheating, not stealing, and always doing good and right deeds.
Sedulur Sikep respects life, respects Earth as a mother. Earth is mother earth who gave birth to life and gives adequacy of all time. Respect and care for the natural balance by ‘demunung’ (not greedy) is the key to surviving life. "If not, the nature will arrange their own balance," he explained.
Reforming the balance means 'genepe alam' (the completion of order of nature), through various forms of disasters. "Human is part of nature. It must therefore be ‘dandan-dandan’ (improving human attitudes), to avoid victims and the greater impact of that process," he explain further.
Many interesting stories experienced by the participants who stay at four different places of Sedulur Sikep families. First, at Mbak Siti’s house at Bombong, the participants found independence and role of a tough woman, able to work well in agricultural land, and did not hesitate to take part in constructing the house. In this house, the cooking fuel uses bio gas from cows' dunk owned by this family.
Second, in Mrs. Gunarti’s house at Bowong. Besides finding the passion of Sedulur Sikep community to work as a farmer merely, the participants also found the fact that the children in Sedulur Sikep did not go to formal school, but they are educated in the family and community about the attitude of living, such as honest, humble, not being arrogant, not being envious and not taking other’s property.
While at Mr Wargono’s house at Galiran, first participants faced trouble in communicating with Sedulur Sikep, because they commonly use Javanese language, however they finally were able to establish close relation. Female participants learned to use cloth, because Sedulur Sikep community has principle that trousers are men's wear. Participants found friendliness and close kinship during visiting other houses of Sedulur Sikep families at Galiran.
Finally, the participants who stayed at Mr. Wargono’s house at Kaliyoso told their thrilling travel experiences when the bus passed through dirt road among rice fields. Further, their experience when they revoked rice seedlings and planted them in a paddy field which was really fertile and had abundant water. What a natural gift that should be preserved its existence.
Two groups at Bombong and Bowong also visited Omah Kendeng, known as a place of learning and meeting for Sedulur Sikep in Sukolilo. That time there was a meeting of the various parties to discuss the struggle to keep the preservation of Kendeng hills against threat of destruction because of industry.
Kendeng hills became source of life for the surrounding community because the hills provide spring water, fertile land, and place to live various flora and fauna. So, it is reasonable to keep Kendeng hills for their environmental sustainability. Viva Kendeng for the sustainability! (TRU).
Monday, 28 November 2016
by adminstube
A sequel discussions held on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at the secretariat of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta still talked about a topic on Human Rights, which always become an interesting discussion because it is related with many things, such as a variety of perspectives and understanding, especially human and humanity.
Eko Prasetyo, S.H., the first facilitator, explained special characteristics of human rights, such as 1) authentic, human rights are the rights of all human beings, 2) universal, human rights for everyone regardless of status, race, gender or other differences. Indeed, the equation is one of the ideas of human rights, 3) cannot be revoked, human rights cannot be revoked or be given, and 4) cannot be divided, that everyone is entitled to all rights, whether civil and political rights, economics, social and cultural rights.
The presence of Edy Warsono, S.H. from Penitentiary Batu, Nusakambangan provoked the curiosity of participants, which mostly were students. When they heard the term of 'Nusakambangan' the imagination of the participants directly went to prison, inmates, mysterious and scary island. It was not wrong because since 1908 the Netherlands government set Nusakambangan as 'Poelaoe Boei' (prison island). The Penitentiary Batu itself was categorized as a penitentiary with high security level (SMS-Super Maximum Security) because it consisted of prisoners having harsh punishment and high risk, such as subversive, drugs, terrorism, politics and murder. Edy Warsono worked as supervisor for prisoner of Penitentiary Batu, Nusakambangan and his task required him to interact with every prisoner there. Jail coaching according to him as he referred to Dr. Saharjo’s opinion, a pioneering figure of penitentiary system and ex-minister of Justice in Indonesia, 'Prisoners are lost people, they need time to repent, and repentance can not be achieved with torture, but with counseling”. Such thought was delivered at the conferring of honorary doctorates at University of Indonesia in 1963.
One of the participants, Danial H. Banju, a student of APMD told that he read news that sometimes someone who had been free from prison committed crimes again. So, is there any counseling in prison? Edy Warsono explained, "There is coaching for prisoners and it is held to guide prisoners to realize his mistake, to improve himself and not to repeat the crimes and try to be accepted by community, to participate actively in development and to have normal life as a good and responsible citizen. However, it is often that society does not accept someone who was ex-prisoner. It is painful for him indeed. Therefore, the coaching also involves community, like our event today. People should know what happen in prison and try to accept someone who had been free", he said.
by adminstube
Jail: Between Hope and Reality
Sunday, November 27, 2016 at secretariat
of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta
A sequel discussions held on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at the secretariat of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta still talked about a topic on Human Rights, which always become an interesting discussion because it is related with many things, such as a variety of perspectives and understanding, especially human and humanity.
Two experienced facilitators were invited to share their stories and experiences. First, Eko Prasetyo, S.H., activist of Social Movement Institute (SMI), Human Rights activist and an author and second, Edy Warsono, S.H. who worked in Coaching for Prisoners at Penitentiary Batu, Nusakambangan. Sixteen students from various campuses took part in this discussion. They wanted to know more about the dynamics of the implementation of human rights at this time, how is the life in prison and what happened to prison guards.
Eko Prasetyo, S.H., the first facilitator, explained special characteristics of human rights, such as 1) authentic, human rights are the rights of all human beings, 2) universal, human rights for everyone regardless of status, race, gender or other differences. Indeed, the equation is one of the ideas of human rights, 3) cannot be revoked, human rights cannot be revoked or be given, and 4) cannot be divided, that everyone is entitled to all rights, whether civil and political rights, economics, social and cultural rights.
The presence of Edy Warsono, S.H. from Penitentiary Batu, Nusakambangan provoked the curiosity of participants, which mostly were students. When they heard the term of 'Nusakambangan' the imagination of the participants directly went to prison, inmates, mysterious and scary island. It was not wrong because since 1908 the Netherlands government set Nusakambangan as 'Poelaoe Boei' (prison island). The Penitentiary Batu itself was categorized as a penitentiary with high security level (SMS-Super Maximum Security) because it consisted of prisoners having harsh punishment and high risk, such as subversive, drugs, terrorism, politics and murder. Edy Warsono worked as supervisor for prisoner of Penitentiary Batu, Nusakambangan and his task required him to interact with every prisoner there. Jail coaching according to him as he referred to Dr. Saharjo’s opinion, a pioneering figure of penitentiary system and ex-minister of Justice in Indonesia, 'Prisoners are lost people, they need time to repent, and repentance can not be achieved with torture, but with counseling”. Such thought was delivered at the conferring of honorary doctorates at University of Indonesia in 1963.
One of the participants, Danial H. Banju, a student of APMD told that he read news that sometimes someone who had been free from prison committed crimes again. So, is there any counseling in prison? Edy Warsono explained, "There is coaching for prisoners and it is held to guide prisoners to realize his mistake, to improve himself and not to repeat the crimes and try to be accepted by community, to participate actively in development and to have normal life as a good and responsible citizen. However, it is often that society does not accept someone who was ex-prisoner. It is painful for him indeed. Therefore, the coaching also involves community, like our event today. People should know what happen in prison and try to accept someone who had been free", he said.He also hoped that government would pay more attention to the existence of Penitentiary, because in fact the number of prisoners exceeds the capacity of the prison. The number of guards are not proportional to the number of prisoners, which actually faces high risk for the life of guards and employees. However, the government tightened budget for Penitentiary. He encouraged the participants of the discussion to conduct public awareness to accept someone who is ex-prisoner in order to give optimistic in continuing a better life. (TRU).
Monday, 21 November 2016
by adminstube
Ariani Narwastujati, S.Pd., S.S. M.Pd, the Executive Director of Stube-HEMAT delivered material on human rights, especially children’s rights. She was quite familiar with this topic because she ever followed similar discussion in Stube-Nord, Germany. In addition, she also became the Secretary of children-friendly village at Nyutran, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
In her presentation Ariani revealed that children's rights has actually been existed since the child in her mother pregnancy time, as a fetus. Children's rights were summarized in several groups, such as: civil rights and freedoms, and nurturing environment, health and welfare, education and leisure and special protection. One of the example of the fulfillment of children’s right is birth certificate.
At the end of the event some participants expressed what they get, like "Through these discussions, all my questions have been answered because I want to be an activists of children and women’s rights," said Angelicha. Similar expression was also said by Marno Lejap, a student from Lembata, "By knowing that Indonesia is still lagging behind from the understanding of international children’s rights, it inspires me that children-friendly village is needed to be implemented in the village of my origin, Lembata, NTT”.
by adminstube
Children’s Rights
There was a curiosity when a discussion about children‘s rights as part of Human Rights (HAM) was conveyed with a role play or dramatization. Several question arose such as, why it was done with such method, how the dialogues were, what would be done, and several other questions.
A different new thing will be the appeal of an event. It led dozen of students attend a discussion held by Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Stube’s secretariat. This event was the first event of series of activities in Human Rights program.
Ariani Narwastujati, S.Pd., S.S. M.Pd, the Executive Director of Stube-HEMAT delivered material on human rights, especially children’s rights. She was quite familiar with this topic because she ever followed similar discussion in Stube-Nord, Germany. In addition, she also became the Secretary of children-friendly village at Nyutran, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
In the beginning of the discussion Ariani invited participants to practice breathing techniques and expression. These two things were important elements possessed by a person to play a role. Good breathing techniques would be very helpful in role plays, because acting requires energy to speak and move. The ability of expression was no less important, because the proper expression would strengthen the message.
Each participant chose rights that he/she wanted to gain and then practiced shouting the demands, including showing the expression. Apparently, not all participants can express themselves freely, some others still looked awkward and needed to learn more.
In group, participants prepared a short play to promote children's rights. The first group created a short song containing a message to respect children’s rights. The second group performed a song which contain messages to fulfill children's rights. The third group performed a short drama featuring a portrait of a small family in the hinterland of West Kalimantan who had limited education and health facilities.
In her presentation Ariani revealed that children's rights has actually been existed since the child in her mother pregnancy time, as a fetus. Children's rights were summarized in several groups, such as: civil rights and freedoms, and nurturing environment, health and welfare, education and leisure and special protection. One of the example of the fulfillment of children’s right is birth certificate.
Regarding the human rights in Indonesia, although human rights has been declared since 1948, Indonesian government embodied them in an Act in 1999. The declaration of human rights contains 30 articles that guarantee the right of every human being.
At the end of the event some participants expressed what they get, like "Through these discussions, all my questions have been answered because I want to be an activists of children and women’s rights," said Angelicha. Similar expression was also said by Marno Lejap, a student from Lembata, "By knowing that Indonesia is still lagging behind from the understanding of international children’s rights, it inspires me that children-friendly village is needed to be implemented in the village of my origin, Lembata, NTT”.
The next series of Human Right activities are a discussion and to hear the sharing experience of a supervisor of Penitentiary Batu, Nusakambangan, and a training and live-in with Sedulur Sikep community in Pati, Central Java.
Have a nice process to recognize yourself, others and human rights, guys! (TRU).
Thursday, 17 November 2016
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In the reflection session with a theme on Sowing peace in the middle of development of multiculture movement through wisdom of local culture in diversity, Lt. Col. Caj. Drs. Anak Agung Ketut Darmaja (Vice Chairman of the Hindu Association Indonesia in Central Java) confirmed that Pancasila as the state base was be extracted out from the local values of Indonesia. This was the evidence of the importance of having balance of faith and nation understanding which embodied in one’s daily life.
Dr. Prajarta from Percik foundation revealed that personal authentic experience when interacting with others, especially people with different backgrounds will shape his/her attitudes and views toward diversity. Currently, there were several groups based on religion, even occurred since children at schools.
Pastor Aloysius Budi Purnomo, Pr (the chairman of the Commission for Inter-religious and Trust from Semarang archdiocese) shared his experience in interfaith and cultural interaction, especially in Central Java. He believed that everyone should be 'literate towards other religions,' means in addressing diversity must be based on positive thinking and in his/her action should touch the grass-root/local society, not only the level of board or solely in a forum.
Pdt. Penrad Siagian, the Executive Secretary of division on testimony and creation integrity of PGI, described the recent phenomena that someone saw another religion from his/her point of view, so it is easy for him/her to judge other religion as 'unbeliever/infidel.' The state should be firm toward movements of intolerance and the state must do real action to enforce the regulation. In addition, Rev. Penrad also reminded the development of technology facilitated trans-national issues affecting the relation of interaction between religions in Indonesia. Therefore strengthening local values is needed to be done continuously.
KH Imam Aziz, the chairman of cultural and inter-religious relations division of PBNU reminded us all to get back on personal piety embodied in our life, starting from the family. One’s piety will appear when there was a match between words and actions. The other important things according to him was purity, acknowledge the presence of others and contribution to society.
In the reflective session with a theme on caring for nature through local wisdom to keep earth as house for all beings, the caregiver of Sanghyang Jati buddhist monastery, Bhante Dhamma Tejo Thera revealed that man had to go back to the Javanese proverb ‘Eling lan Waspada’ (be sensible and alert), that man is responsible for the preservation of the universe and all creations, if man cannot keep them, the nature will balance itself, and people called it as disaster. His experience when he first came to Gunung Selok in Cilacap, the place was barren. He initiated to plant thousands of mahogany and slowly but surely the place was re-greened and interesting to visit.
Muhammad Al-Fayyadl, a young activist who was born in Paiton in East Java conveyed Islam and ecology, reflected on the question of whether we have relationship with nature? How was our relationship with nature? This was interesting because we were all invited to reflect on between us and the nature, if the relation exploitative or interdependent. He also reminded the utilization of natural wealth of Indonesia should not bring disaster and impoverish society.
At the end of the event, the participants visited spiritual pilgrimage tombs of Pandanaran, cave Maria Marganingsih and Prambanan temple as a form of togetherness and recognizing the interfaith relation. Indonesians, keeps your unity in diversity. (TRU)
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National Gathering
on Inter-faith and Culture
Sowing Peace, Knitting the Diversity
Having diversity of ethnicity, language, culture and religion is a precious wealth and it needs to be maintained by all Indonesians. However, the diversity faced challenges because of the development of popular culture, consumerism, hedonism and narrow fanaticism to be the challenges for the nation. In addition, the ignorance to the environment took part in it.
This fact should be realized by all elements of the nation’s citizens. One way to maintain the diversity and richness is a togetherness to whip up spirit of multicultural through real work is embodied in the National Gathering on Inter-faith and Culture.
Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta, as an institution for mentoring students from various regions in Indonesia took part in nationhood ceremony for multicultural youth at Klaten's main square, the Indonesia inter-religious carnival took place from city square until Monument of Juang 45, Klaten, by sending one group symbolizing diversity in the carnival that precede the main event two days earlier.
The National Gathering on Inter-faith and Culture in 2016 was organized by Joint Forum of Believers in Klaten and held at Rumah retreat of Panti Semedi, Klaten on November 14–16, 2016. The event was entitled Sowing Peace and Knitting the Diversity for Indonesia be more civilized and equitable through wisdom of local culture. The event was attended by participants of the interfaith networks coming from various districts and cities of nine provinces in Indonesia. They consisted of young people and adults, santris, Catholic youth and Christian youth, Hindus, Buddhists, Confucians and local believers. The pastors, priests, clerics and monks were actively involved in it, were also public figures and activists of human rights, environment and harmony and peace as well as other communities. Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta sent Trustha Rembaka and Sarloce Apang to attend the gathering.
In the reflection session with a theme on Sowing peace in the middle of development of multiculture movement through wisdom of local culture in diversity, Lt. Col. Caj. Drs. Anak Agung Ketut Darmaja (Vice Chairman of the Hindu Association Indonesia in Central Java) confirmed that Pancasila as the state base was be extracted out from the local values of Indonesia. This was the evidence of the importance of having balance of faith and nation understanding which embodied in one’s daily life.
Dr. Prajarta from Percik foundation revealed that personal authentic experience when interacting with others, especially people with different backgrounds will shape his/her attitudes and views toward diversity. Currently, there were several groups based on religion, even occurred since children at schools.
Pastor Aloysius Budi Purnomo, Pr (the chairman of the Commission for Inter-religious and Trust from Semarang archdiocese) shared his experience in interfaith and cultural interaction, especially in Central Java. He believed that everyone should be 'literate towards other religions,' means in addressing diversity must be based on positive thinking and in his/her action should touch the grass-root/local society, not only the level of board or solely in a forum.
Pdt. Penrad Siagian, the Executive Secretary of division on testimony and creation integrity of PGI, described the recent phenomena that someone saw another religion from his/her point of view, so it is easy for him/her to judge other religion as 'unbeliever/infidel.' The state should be firm toward movements of intolerance and the state must do real action to enforce the regulation. In addition, Rev. Penrad also reminded the development of technology facilitated trans-national issues affecting the relation of interaction between religions in Indonesia. Therefore strengthening local values is needed to be done continuously.
KH Imam Aziz, the chairman of cultural and inter-religious relations division of PBNU reminded us all to get back on personal piety embodied in our life, starting from the family. One’s piety will appear when there was a match between words and actions. The other important things according to him was purity, acknowledge the presence of others and contribution to society.
In the reflective session with a theme on caring for nature through local wisdom to keep earth as house for all beings, the caregiver of Sanghyang Jati buddhist monastery, Bhante Dhamma Tejo Thera revealed that man had to go back to the Javanese proverb ‘Eling lan Waspada’ (be sensible and alert), that man is responsible for the preservation of the universe and all creations, if man cannot keep them, the nature will balance itself, and people called it as disaster. His experience when he first came to Gunung Selok in Cilacap, the place was barren. He initiated to plant thousands of mahogany and slowly but surely the place was re-greened and interesting to visit.
Muhammad Al-Fayyadl, a young activist who was born in Paiton in East Java conveyed Islam and ecology, reflected on the question of whether we have relationship with nature? How was our relationship with nature? This was interesting because we were all invited to reflect on between us and the nature, if the relation exploitative or interdependent. He also reminded the utilization of natural wealth of Indonesia should not bring disaster and impoverish society.
At the end of the event, the participants visited spiritual pilgrimage tombs of Pandanaran, cave Maria Marganingsih and Prambanan temple as a form of togetherness and recognizing the interfaith relation. Indonesians, keeps your unity in diversity. (TRU)
Monday, 7 November 2016
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Maintaining Unity in Diversity
Thinking globally accompanied by real actions at the local level became the spirit of many people and institution for their self-actualization. This spirit erodes discourse and old mindset about self-understanding. Global thinking will make one’s mind open and feel not the most veritable ones. Furthermore, the global mind is used to underlie simple actions at the local level, in other words, people can do real action in their local surrounding. Thinking globally and acting locally are important because both make our mind be wiser and not quickly ignited by provocation. Stube-HEMAT with its global networks is trying to work based on actual issue in global and national level.
A Communication Forum for Interfaith teacher and lecturer in Yogyakarta is one of the real action to respond local need. On Saturday, November 5, 2016, Sartana, M.Pd, the coordinator of the Forum published an open invitation to anyone who is willing to attend and it was uploaded on social media by a teacher and lecturer, Subkhi Ridho. The event took place at PIRI high school, Jl. Kemuning No. 14, Baciro, Yogyakarta. It began at 2 p.m and was attended by 15 participants of teachers, lecturers and student activists.
This forum discussed several agendas which reasonable to be pondered, such as; the thought of people which are still easily ignited by provocative news, dispute among community, also finding method that can be done to maintain diversity. Now days, provocative news is deliberately uploaded and spread by certain parties to provoke public. Sometimes public is provoked and they begin hate each other, get angry and spread hatred to others. However there is still an optimism that not everyone can be provoked and many community groups are smart enough to respond to any news by check and re-check.
The forum admitted that society is consisted of various groups which have different views and thoughts. Such conditions were prone to be splitted. Now, people should be educated to realize that diversity was not the enemy. Differences on doctrines both internal (same religion) and external (other religions) were usual. Also, there was something interesting, sometimes in one religion consist of various views.
Maintaining Unity in diversity did not mean to refer to one group but aiming to lead based on constitution and laws. The difference and gap are not the reasons to hate each other. Everyone who attended the event agreed to start a new way by sowing kindness through any media any time. Now, the important thing is to sow kindness and hate no one. We are all brothers.
These were the results of communication forum for interfaith teacher and lecturer of Yogyakarta. Each participant is challenged to be creative to find new methods for fostering tolerance and society’s solidarity. (YDA).
Friday, 21 October 2016
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With so many offers of temptations, youth often has problem how to fill their time well. Sport becomes one of healthy ways to do hobby and optimize their youth time positively. On Thursday, October 20, 2016, the participants of youth problem training held by Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta met together to spend their time through sport. Mikha with 14 other friends from several campuses enthusiastically played futsal at MU Futsal, Kusumanegara, Yogyakarta.
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Care of Physical Health
With so many offers of temptations, youth often has problem how to fill their time well. Sport becomes one of healthy ways to do hobby and optimize their youth time positively. On Thursday, October 20, 2016, the participants of youth problem training held by Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta met together to spend their time through sport. Mikha with 14 other friends from several campuses enthusiastically played futsal at MU Futsal, Kusumanegara, Yogyakarta.
What is the basis for them to do such activity as a follow-up of the training? Basically the activity is a simple action of individual and group of participants who already have experiences from Stube’s training. Youth problem training made them thinking and having self preparation. They understand already what the future is but unluckily they are not well-prepared yet. They also understand what the risk of bad habits are but have no methods yet to avoid them all. Along these weeks they began to realize and perform simple steps to solve youth problem that affect many young people.
Many problems such as free sex, laziness, low learning spirit, declining work ethic and hedonistic lifestyle including bad diet causing the physical condition of young people today are not always healthy and vulnerable from disease. To avoid them, youth can do many ways to prevent them.
Many ways of physical maintenance can be done with exercise, meditation, reading books and avoid foods that contain dyes, preservatives and flavorings. Mikha and Arius, students from Technology Institute of Yogyakarta who have just entered the world of college and undergone one semester of the study program tried to do follow-up in the field of sports. At first, the members of the follow-up only four people but it is then responded quickly by other friends of Stube.
Yohanes Dian Alpasa argued, "Actually, a follow-up through sport can not be categorized into a real action that bring impact to many people out of the community members. This sport was seen only for the member only. However, I believed that their activity was a form of response toward healthy life understanding that they get in the training. They have learned to work in group and coordinate in a team”. "A work in group became an expensive opportunity in the midst of individual lifestyle. We need youth who can organize any simple action and eager to keep on learning to be a leader," he added. A small team that will continue to learn and train themselves to be better as an experience of a member of Stube that has joined since 2013, Putri Dadi, "... we have won trophy of rector on women futsal."
After match, participants discussed about the continuity of the activity. Such sport will be more useful if it involves youth from various groups such as church youth, campus community and other youth groups. A match with other community will be held soon. By having regular exercise, youth will have healthier physic. We hope more and more young people will care of their physical health. (YDA)
Monday, 17 October 2016
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Then the participants were invited to reflect their dreams to revive and share goodness. A big change must be started from small self-changes. Furthermore, each participant determined one good thing they should be develop and one bad attitude to be eliminated.
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Revival and Blessing Explotion
with Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta
New Member Recruitment of PMK ITY 'YLH' Yogyakarta
Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Wisma Shanti Dharma
Godean, Sleman
Regeneration become an important part of the existence of an organization to maintain the sustainability of the organization across time. Additionally, regeneration is used as means for strengthening the spirit of an organization to achieve its goals.
Christian Student Fellowship (PMK) of ITY 'YLH' Yogyakarta as a forum for Christian students at Yogyakarta Institute of Technology (ITY) 'YLH’ played important role among students of ITY. Through a New Member Recruitment held on Friday-Sunday, October 14-16, 2016 at Wisma Shanti Dharma, thirty-six participants prepared their mental, spiritual, commitment and teamwork to become the next generation of the organization.
The committee invited Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta to be a facilitator on Revival and Blessing Explotion, which means movement and share goodness. Trustha Rembaka, S.Th, the coordinator of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta was sent to facilitate the event. Participants were invited to rethink the meaning of the theme and to find a goodness they will produce to give impact to others.
Some participants said what they want to do such as, to provide knowledge about the environment (Dino), to complete study with good grades and make his parents happy, to build environmental awareness in her region (Mira), and to strengthen the nation's restoration and revolution (Jesicca). Those are big dreams of the participants.
There is an inscription carved on a tombstone in Westminster Abbey in 1100 AD about a person who had a dream to change the world in his youth, but when he was an adult he realized that his dream was difficult to realize. Then he revised his dream of becoming changing nation. When he was getting older, he changed his dream to alter his family, but it never happened. Next, he contemplated that his dream to change the world must be started from self-transformation to be a better person. Finally, he could change his family and later gave wider impact to surroundings.
Then the participants were invited to reflect their dreams to revive and share goodness. A big change must be started from small self-changes. Furthermore, each participant determined one good thing they should be develop and one bad attitude to be eliminated.Some participants expressed that perseverance, discipline and passion must be owned, on the other side, laziness, negligent of health and late must be eliminated. It is expected that one’s change could give impact to his/her family and able to change the family and the wider surroundings.
At the end of the session participants were challenged to commit changing him/herself that start by doing a small thing since now. Let us stay in a process to be a better person. (TRU).
Monday, 17 October 2016
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The explanation was followed by an overview of current situation of youth which is easy to complain. Pramoedya Ananta Toer, a famous writer, mentioned the Indonesian people fell in three things that enslave them. First, the Indonesian people were enslaved by fear. Second, they were enslaved by ignorance. Third, they were enslaved by disease. This situation might happen repeatedly if the current generation is easy to complain and could not find life meaning.
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The Arrow Generation
new member recruitment of PMK ITY 'YLH' Yogyakarta
Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Wisma Shanti Dharma
Godean, Sleman
On Saturday, October 15, 2016, Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta was invited as a facilitator in new member recruitment of Christian Student Fellowship at Yogyakarta Institute of Technology (PAB PMK-ITY).
A session entitled ‘generation of arrow’ was presented by Yohanes Dian Alpasa. Thirty-eight new students participated in this event. They listened the explanation about generation of arrow which came from the understanding that youth was described as arrows which are launched along with vision, dreams, and goals. They are strong and powerful when they are used by the formidable hands. The statement of youth as arrows appeared in Psalms 127 and it is used by some churches as a basic awareness that they were not an ordinary generation.
This session was opened with a question ‘What is your goal?’ Some students cannot answer, it is really unfortunate. However, it was not stop here, because the participants were encouraged to have and formulate their ideas that moment. Without ideas, they live like a goalless arrow, just flying aimlessly, drooping, wilting and even being broken.
The explanation was followed by an overview of current situation of youth which is easy to complain. Pramoedya Ananta Toer, a famous writer, mentioned the Indonesian people fell in three things that enslave them. First, the Indonesian people were enslaved by fear. Second, they were enslaved by ignorance. Third, they were enslaved by disease. This situation might happen repeatedly if the current generation is easy to complain and could not find life meaning.
Actually, the students’ life is full of excitement. Not every youth could go to school and continue their study at college level. So, no one needs to complaint and lament. A person as generation of arrow should realize that his/her study is not a burden but a call to rejoice and celebrate life, to celebrate the grace given by God.
Most of the participants were new students so each would has a fresh experience about past life in high school. Once they set foot in Yogyakarta, they put ideas a head. Yohanes continued further, "Some youth fall in their study process because they do not have goals, however most of them who are able to determine their future because they have dreams, aspiration and life goals, they will survive. The arrow generation should be able to formulate what his/her future ideas".
The session was ended by inviting each participants to write down what they would do and expect to happen in the next three years. (YDA).
Monday, 10 October 2016
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Based on many problems in the lives of young people, Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta as a forum of learning for students studying in Yogyakarta, held a training on 'youth problem'.
At the end of the training participants designed follow-up activity. They grouped themselves into seven groups which design certain activities, such as making documentary video about public opinion about free sex (Rudi’s group), delivering discussion and sharing among students at PMK ITY (Selvi & Tamjos’ group), futsal sport group to strengthen the relationship among students through positive activities Mika's group), sharing experiences to friends at boarding house and campus (Endang's group), creating a discussion and plant trees in STAK Marturia’s student dormitory (Ike & Titin's group), further discussion with friends at Sanata Dharma (Septi & Dodie's group), and writing articles on problem Youth (Agus & Umbu Wahi's group).
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Y O U T H P R O B L E M
Dear Future, Wait for Me!
Talking about youth are often linked with courage, curiosity, trial and error, diet, staying up late, free sex, drugs, singles, lust and many other situations related to youth spirit. A youth life is often filled with emotion and passion. Youngsters who face problems in their life are usually far from social life and it is worse that people often tend to ignore that.
Based on many problems in the lives of young people, Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta as a forum of learning for students studying in Yogyakarta, held a training on 'youth problem'.
The goals of the training are to enable participants to recognize habits that threaten life, to enable them to adapt the situation properly and to commit doing good living habits. It is expected that the participants are able to manage their inner potency to take part in any social activities that trains them become independent, firm and responsible for themselves, their families and society.
The training, which began on Friday, October 7 until Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Wisma Kaliurang km 21.5 Camelia proceed smoothly, although the weather was less friendly. All participants were very enthusiastic to follow all sessions until the end.
Two facilitators who have expertise in their field were invited to this training. The first is Kuriake Kharismawan, S.Psi ,. M.Psi, a psychology lecture at Soegijapranata Catholic University, Semarang and the second is Rev. Hendri Wijayatsih, MA, a lecturer at Theology UKDW Yogyakarta. They delivered matters related to Personal Mapping-Finding Myself; Improving Myself from Everything Within; and I am with New Perspective.
At the end of the training participants designed follow-up activity. They grouped themselves into seven groups which design certain activities, such as making documentary video about public opinion about free sex (Rudi’s group), delivering discussion and sharing among students at PMK ITY (Selvi & Tamjos’ group), futsal sport group to strengthen the relationship among students through positive activities Mika's group), sharing experiences to friends at boarding house and campus (Endang's group), creating a discussion and plant trees in STAK Marturia’s student dormitory (Ike & Titin's group), further discussion with friends at Sanata Dharma (Septi & Dodie's group), and writing articles on problem Youth (Agus & Umbu Wahi's group).
Finally, time will move forward and give challenge to youth with many problems, but with a gentle touch of Stube-HEMAT, youth are encouraged to choose, decide and commit to live a healthy life, well and able to give a positive impact for themselves, friends, family and society. (SA)
Monday, 3 October 2016
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For this reason the seminar on anti-terrorism batik and book review written by Aniek Handajani, S.Pd., M.Ed, was held. In the Harun Hadiwijono seminar hall of Duta Wacana Christian University, three keynote speakers such as, Prof. Ir. Sunarru Samsi Haryadi, M.Sc, Prof. Noorhaidi Hasan and Farsijana Adeney-Risakotta Ph.D, were invited. They explained about terrorism which is considered as serious threat to the integrity of national life.
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The Anti-Terrorism Batik
October 1st will never be forgotten by people of Indonesia to commemorate ‘Kesaktian Pancasila Day’. Pancasila is proven strong enough to maintain the integrity of the State even though the state often got both internal and external threat. Since this Republic was established, Pancasila has become the base of national life. In addition, October 1st is also celebrated as the ‘batik day’.
For this reason the seminar on anti-terrorism batik and book review written by Aniek Handajani, S.Pd., M.Ed, was held. In the Harun Hadiwijono seminar hall of Duta Wacana Christian University, three keynote speakers such as, Prof. Ir. Sunarru Samsi Haryadi, M.Sc, Prof. Noorhaidi Hasan and Farsijana Adeney-Risakotta Ph.D, were invited. They explained about terrorism which is considered as serious threat to the integrity of national life.
Professor Sunarru described village life character of this country having noble values which are very worthy to be applied. These values grew and developed in local communities and spread from Sabang to Merauke. They were united and bonded in a series of beautiful harmony. The values were shown as in Keujruen Blang in Aceh, Baralek Kapalo Banda in West Sumatra, traditional board of Sasi in Papua, traditional board of Soa in Maluku, traditional ceremony of Negeri Hatu, traditional board of Dalihan Na Tolu in North Sumatra, custom of Wiwitan in Java villages, Tengger tribe in Bromo mountains or Sedulur Sikep – Samin community in Kendeng hills. These values were preserved in the life of Indonesian local communities.
Professor Noorhaidi in his presentation claimed that Indonesia was the best country in the prevention and combating terrorism. United States of America and Europe as well as Malaysia and Singapore have their own bureau to combat terrorism and it is effective in solve dangers of terror. Indonesia did not have such bureau. The situation drove people initiative to combat the danger of terror in their own way. Civil power took part in the prevention and mitigation of terror. It makes Indonesia stronger.
Farsijana revealed that Pancasila was ever used by a regime to pressure society. However, Pancasila should not be used in such way but Pancasila must be used to educate people instead. Today ‘Kesaktian Pancasila’ was slowly felt by the authority. The society was no longer as target of mobilization of political interests. Nowadays people are educated creatively through organizations. They are invited to work and produce something. Through organizations and production, people are convinced that they are able to determine their own future.
Then, what is the relationship between terrorism and batik? Yes, terrorism threatens the integrity of the country while batik makes everyone united in this republic. Aniek as book reviewer explained the concept of handle radicalism that has not been significantly solved so far. She offered cultural way to respond problem of terrorism that had emerged. Batik is one alternative to maintain harmony. She said that batik does not only convey noble values of past teachings, but batik also has economic and educational values. One sheet of batik cloth needs to be done by twenty person. When a batik business was managed seriously it can support many people in this hard life. Through batik, people re-learn the values and ideals. The motives and patterns of batik describe specific teachings about struggle, concern and patience. As an example, motive of Wayang Pandavas tells about goodness will have its own way to gain victory.
We hope in the power of culture to combat terrorism will be embodied in a work, performance and production that support people's life. (YDA).
Monday, 19 September 2016
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"Indonesia is one country in the world that’s densely populated, reaching 255 million people. Youth group in the age range of 10-24 is reaching 25% of total population, or around 65 million people in number. Total population of adolescent is important for the existence of a state. Why? Because they will play a role in this country in the future, "said Trustha Rembaka, coordinator of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta in one discussion about Youth Problem which was held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the Secretariat of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta.
In the discussion, the participants were grouped into several small groups. They read newspapers and chose a news relating to a case occurring among youth. Then, each group shared the news and gave feedback. Some news chosen are including drug abuse, smoking and unhealthy lifestyle, theft, traffic violation, pornography and self-management. Furthermore, the participants conveyed social messages related to news through a creative design using drawing and coloring to attract attention to deliver messages.
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Youth Observing Reality
a program on youth problem
Omah Limasan, 17 September 2016
"Indonesia is one country in the world that’s densely populated, reaching 255 million people. Youth group in the age range of 10-24 is reaching 25% of total population, or around 65 million people in number. Total population of adolescent is important for the existence of a state. Why? Because they will play a role in this country in the future, "said Trustha Rembaka, coordinator of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta in one discussion about Youth Problem which was held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the Secretariat of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta.A program on Youth Problem is important because young people today are in the era of advanced technology where information is very accessible by anyone. Young generation needs to improve their personal quality and life, at the same time, they should have self-filtering ability on current information to avoid bad influence. They are expected to act efficiently and touch other young generation to anticipate negative sides in society, such as violence, drug abuse, unhealthy habits, promiscuity, pornography, hedonism and egoism.
The discussion was attended by mostly students coming from various regions in Indonesia. As the opening game, Trustha challenged six participants to arrange map fragments of the islands of Indonesia. It is a reminder that they had come to Yogyakarta from distant areas, so they should study well and build their region after completing their study.
The recent data of new students number coming to study in Yogyakarta shows that there are more than fifty thousand people, recorded from several campus, consisting of UGM 8,700 people, UNY 7,400, UAJY 2,500 people, UII 5,000 people, ISI 1,100, USD 2,500, UMBY 2,000 people, UST 2,500 people, 4,500 people UMY, UAD 4,000 people, ITY 250 people, PGRI 750 people, APMD 400 people, UIN 4,600 people and plus many others that have not been noted.
Such large number of students are really potential for national development if they commit to the goal of learning to get new experiences, grow to maturity and dedicate themselves for the society. However, it could be a problem when they are unable to avoid laziness, violence, drug abuse, promiscuity, hedonism and unhealthy lifestyle.
In the discussion, the participants were grouped into several small groups. They read newspapers and chose a news relating to a case occurring among youth. Then, each group shared the news and gave feedback. Some news chosen are including drug abuse, smoking and unhealthy lifestyle, theft, traffic violation, pornography and self-management. Furthermore, the participants conveyed social messages related to news through a creative design using drawing and coloring to attract attention to deliver messages.
As the closing statement, the participants were reminded to be always introspective, be wary of various negative situations and be wise in life. (TRU).
Tuesday, 6 September 2016
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In the beginning of the session, Trustha invited six students to draw up map fragments of Indonesia. Although they had difficulties, finally they were able to arrange the map fragments of Indonesia. Furthermore, they are reminded to be smart and be wise during living in Yogyakarta., such as, How to adapt to new environments which are different with their origin, to mingle with the society where they live, keep their focus on their goals to study in Yogyakarta and come to the realization that their knowledge should be beneficial for others and environment.
One of the participants, Puri, from Wonogiri, Central Java said that she would study seriously, because she realized that her opportunity to study in a college is a very valuable blessing. She was not able to continue her study if no one supported for her school fees.
At the end of the session, the facilitator invited participants and committee to sing a song ‘Tanah Airku’, as a call to dedicate their knowledge to the country. Some participants shed tears while singing the song.
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STRENGTHENING MOTIVATION
WITH STUBE HEMAT
Campus Orientation at
Yogyakarta Institute of Technology
Monday, September 5, 2016
Yogyakarta is the learning destination of youth from various region in Indonesia to continue their education to colleges. There are various study majors with complete education facilities as the magnet for new students. Besides the comfortable situation to learn and affordable living cost in Yogyakarta, the easy access to get information attracts new students to continue their study in this city.
This is revealed in the Campus Orientation at Technology Institute of Yogyakarta, on September 5-7, 2016 with a theme "Students Orientation in Establishing Critical Personal Character, Harmony and Integrity for A Better Campus". The Orientation was attended by 202 new students from various regions in Indonesia. One of the session discussed was about motivation, facilitated by Trustha Rembaka, S.Th, coordinator of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta.
In the beginning of the session, Trustha invited six students to draw up map fragments of Indonesia. Although they had difficulties, finally they were able to arrange the map fragments of Indonesia. Furthermore, they are reminded to be smart and be wise during living in Yogyakarta., such as, How to adapt to new environments which are different with their origin, to mingle with the society where they live, keep their focus on their goals to study in Yogyakarta and come to the realization that their knowledge should be beneficial for others and environment.
In fact, a variety of positive news appeared in media about the dynamics of students in Yogyakarta, such as a student assisting a village how to cultivate ginger into ginger syrup, becoming a young pioneer of the province of DIY, delivering environmental education to elementary students, joining voluntary works with residents around their boarding house and inspiring a village to develop batik printing. However, there were really distressing news when students were hostile each other because of different origins, being involved in drugs and promiscuity, being drop out student and even dying in vain because ‘alcoholic mixed-drug abuse, committing suicide by doing self-hanging or murder.
The facilitator reminded that the strongest motivation is an inner passion which consciously does an action with a specific purpose that encourages him/her to do something to reach a desired purpose and finally satisfied by the action. Furthermore, participants were invited to recall message or mission before they went to Yogyakarta, then they were asked to make a reflection of the message and to write it as personal motivation and finally they shared it in groups.
One of the participants, Puri, from Wonogiri, Central Java said that she would study seriously, because she realized that her opportunity to study in a college is a very valuable blessing. She was not able to continue her study if no one supported for her school fees.
The facilitator provided an opportunity to Agustinus Soleh, a student of a Village Governance Academy, coming from Long Alango, a rural area of North Borneo to share his struggle to go to Yogyakarta to study. From his village in Long Alango, he had to fight for three or four days by boat across swift and rocky river towards Tarakan, then he continued his travel by plane from Tarakan to Yogyakarta.
At the end of the session, the facilitator invited participants and committee to sing a song ‘Tanah Airku’, as a call to dedicate their knowledge to the country. Some participants shed tears while singing the song.
Have a good time to study in Yogyakarta and dedicate your knowledge for our society, friends. (TRU).
Saturday, 3 September 2016
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When Idea Comes Up
Business Starts
Inspirative Stories from the Youth
Sometimes it's hard to bring out ideas. It needs efforts and hard work when mapping one’s potency. When the ideas come up, people often do not execute it immediately but rather thinking about capital, networking and many other things and finally the ideas become futile. When an idea comes, then it is immediately followed by real action, the result will be gained immediately.
A student status is not an obstacle to do business, as it is also done by the four students as follows. Even-though just a start up business, they are enthusiastically trying to be real businessmen. A training on Creative Business held by Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta provided a forum and opportunity for students to know creative business and its chances.
First, Frans, a graduated student from University of Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa, who has done not just a single business. He offers his service to take and pick up school children, to be a waiter in a foreign restaurant, to fix broken electronic appliances, to build sale-booth, and now he starts a business on textile printing with excellent ink and exclusive design. Some of his t-shirts have been sold and two dozens order are still in process. His motivation arose after seeing opportunities in his hometown, East Sumba, which has many tourist resorts and they need souvenirs for tourists who visit there. Even though he graduated from mathematics, he is eager to develop one business in his hometown with risks that must be faced, such as limitation of raw materials. However, he is optimistic to overcome them so he can create jobs for young Sumbanese. "The training of Stube-HEMAT helped me to expand my horizons and challenge me to do something for Sumba", he said.
Second, Imanuel, a graduated student of Governance Science at SPMD APMD Yogyakarta, is motivated to do business and being self-supported. Nuel is interested in selling batik to his home town. "Opportunities of selling batik is a prospective market as the price of batik in Yogyakarta is cheaper than in Alor", he explained. Besides business on selling goods, he also sells second-hand motorcycles, provides sport uniforms and also does various order demanded by his customers from Alor, Kupang and Maluku. Creative Business training has motivated him to start a business.
Recycling cloth pieces become beautiful bags is the desire of Irma, a student of Christian education in STT GKS Lewa, Sumba. Firts, she was inspired by one TV show about creative handicraft and then she thought that she needed to learn more about it. The opportunity to Yogyakarta became her chance to enlarge knowledge of sewing. Returning from Yogyakarta, she run a small business more seriously. She was supported by her campus by lending her a sewing machine. Irma was very excited and this time she received orders to make bible covers.
Finally, Fredi, an Economics Development student, whose motivation comes from his hobby besides his spirit to earn income by run a business, observed opportunities of printing shop in East Sumba. There are just two printing shops in Waingapu so he chose to pursue knowledge of business on printing and screen printing especially when he got a chance to learn in Yogyakarta for a month. A training on creative business held by Stube-HEMAT expanded his understanding on business network, target of product marketing, provision of equipment and materials, market management, promotion and risk anticipation.
These simple story of four young people hopefully will motivate readers. Business can be done by everyone, anytime, and anywhere. Young, age is not an inhibiting factor to thrive. Fill yourself with curiosity and spirit to develop, and the success will come. Warm regards of success to all young people. (ITM).
Monday, 15 August 2016
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The program was started with a discussion delivered by Yohanes Andri Wardhana, a general manager of Sebangsa, a company engaged in development of community media, with a topic of gaming application and digital world business. Held on August 6, 2016 at the Secretariat of Stube-HEMAT, it discussed the evolution of the internet, social media user data, such as, Facebook, Line, Instagram and other social media in Indonesia besides business opportunity through gaming application and virtual world.
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Discover your creativity
Do Your business
Business and Creativity, two interesting topics! Some people like to do business for success and some students are successful in business at their young age. The key of business is creativity. Human’s creativity and innovation are the most important economy sources. To expand the horizons and to foster creative ideas of students are goals of Stube-HEMAT. Through a three days training on creative business, Stube-HEMAT tried to motivate, inspire and equip participants to recognize and to be involved in creative business world.
The program was started with a discussion delivered by Yohanes Andri Wardhana, a general manager of Sebangsa, a company engaged in development of community media, with a topic of gaming application and digital world business. Held on August 6, 2016 at the Secretariat of Stube-HEMAT, it discussed the evolution of the internet, social media user data, such as, Facebook, Line, Instagram and other social media in Indonesia besides business opportunity through gaming application and virtual world.The activity was continued with a training on August 12-14, 2016 at Wisma Lentera Kasih, Kalibawang, Kulonprogo. A whole first day, the participants were encouraged to create creative business ideas. They were asked to think about the necessity of doing business now days. In the opening session, Trustha Rembaka revealed potency that belongs to the participants that can be converted into something valuable. Participants were divided into groups to motivate each other and discuss creative ideas in business.
The training invited experienced facilitators and business practitioners. UMKM Yogyakarta was represented by Sugiyanto S.Sos., M.M. He conveyed 5W + 1H in business. It consists of What kind of business, Who will be the network, Why choose such a business, and Where & When a business will start. He also added three important points in business, that is, "open heart, smart and swift-handed". The materials were supplemented through a kind of games which make the atmosphere so pleasant especially with the presence of a young creative batik entrepreneur, named Miftahudin Nur Ihsan, having a specific custom batik.
The session continued with another topic of managing capital and calculating profit by Kelik Tananto, a business practitioner of furniture. Other speakers were Anung Budiyanto (an agency of printed media) and Sugeng Handoko (pioneer of Nglanggeran tourism village, Gunungkidul). Anung revealed the rise and fall of printed media business especially in digital era where people can access news and information quickly and cheaply. While Sugeng Handoko, a youth pioneer of Nglanggeran tourism village development conveyed his up-down experiences in pioneering and maintaining the spirit of community around the ancient volcano area.
A session of business design encouraged participants to find ideas and business plan they wanted to do. Their planning then were criticized by the facilitators, for example, Mitha, a student of UST shared business ideas of selling buffalo horn accessories from Southwest Sumba.
The final session asked the participants to formulate more specific business and present their business plan. Several ideas were Erwiana (hijab business), Cindy (online fashion business), Ata (traditional hair stylist), Umbu Wahi (traditional sculpture), and Nuel (fashion). This presentation ended the series of the training.
Success at young age is not easy however it is possible. It needs strong will to grow and try everything. Indeed, not everyone has talent of business, but everyone can learn it. Let us be motivated to reach success. (ITM)
Sunday, 31 July 2016
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Started from renewable energy training (07/2016), which taught how to process organic waste into bio-briquette, she made her activity. On Sunday, July 30, 2016, a follow up group of bio-briquette was invited to share skills in making bio-briquette among the residents of Salam village at Patuk, Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta. Two students from Institute of Technology in Yogyakarta, namely Tamjos (faculty of energy) and Alvon (environmental engineering) were interested to fulfill the invitation and share their skills to them.
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Making Bio-briquette
at Salam Village
Field Lecture (KKN) is a program for students to apply their knowledge and skills in their daily life and society. One activist of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta, Elisabeth Uru Ndaya, a student of English Education at University of Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa took part in the program since mid of July until the end of August 2016. Some of the programs conducted during her KKN resemble with activities she had got from Stube-HEMAT. She conducted programs of Field Lecture on renewable energy and health.
Started from renewable energy training (07/2016), which taught how to process organic waste into bio-briquette, she made her activity. On Sunday, July 30, 2016, a follow up group of bio-briquette was invited to share skills in making bio-briquette among the residents of Salam village at Patuk, Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta. Two students from Institute of Technology in Yogyakarta, namely Tamjos (faculty of energy) and Alvon (environmental engineering) were interested to fulfill the invitation and share their skills to them.
At nine o'clock in the morning, at the same time with village voluntary work, they were enthusiastic to share a simple way to make bio-briquette. Tamjos told the techniques and Alvon did the process of making bio-briquette. The people looked so enthusiastic to join the discussion, especially women. They felt fine and not disgust when stirring charcoal dough without gloves.
One important question expressed by Mrs. Prapti, one of the residents there, "Why should we bother to make bio-briquette, we still have wood charcoal?" Tamjos wisely answered, "Yes, but all of us need to know that charcoal is derived from wood and if we use it, it is not environmentally friendly. If we cut trees as charcoal everyday, the forest will be barren. The material of bio-briquette is originated from trees, but the dry falling leaves, twigs, tree stems, or branches. Charcoal originated from these materials that can be used as bio-briquette." Tamjos added, "Well, when we are accustomed to use bio-briquette, we do not need to worry of the raising price of LPG, kerosene or firewood."
At the end of the discussion, they prepared hot tea and fried food while interspersed with laughter when a man chattering, "Please visit this place frequently, because we have a lot of natural scenes and local arts which are not found in Jogja." The two students replied “Okay.”
Congratulations friends, you have managed to make friendship with local people and keep to spread the spirit of renewable energy. (SRB).
Friday, 15 July 2016
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The planning to construct nuclear power plant in Jepara, Central Java triggered the pro and con among society. Generally people only hear the bad effects of nuclear, without receiving enough explanation from the competent sides in this field. Nuclear is not always bad. According to the explanation of DR Susilo, an expert in radiation security standard, nuclear is such a technology which is useful for society, for example, x-rays in medical. Nuclear radiation can shorten the period of some varieties of rice seed to yield their harvest quickly. Radiation can preserve canned food as food aid sent to disaster survivors such as in Bangladesh and other places. Simply, nuclear radiation is safe because the understanding is just like a fisherman laid fishes under the radiation of the sun to preserve salted fish.
Observing a reactor called ‘Kartini’, behind the seminar room made all of us amazed. The security standard procedures were so tight as we were not allowed to take pictures inside the reactor chamber and we should wear lab coat and fabric footwear. The reactor is used just for a research and will be operated by order. A reactor is like a water reservoir using a principle of heating water through the chain fusion reaction of uranium and water vapor which drives turbines to produce electricity.
Dr. Ferhat explained that actually the Indonesia nuclear experts are ready to run a nuclear power plant because they have ability and competence, even Indonesia is one of the countries exporting nuclear power plant components to Europe, including Finland.
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Nuclear Power Plant:
Are We Ready?
An Exposure to the Center for Science And Technology Accelerator (PSTA) BATAN
Series of Training on Renewable Energy)
A desire to know more about nuclear encouraged the activists of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta to visit PSTA BATAN – National Nuclear Energy Agency, Babarsari, Yogyakarta (14/7/2016). The visit of the group is the series of exposures of renewable energy training held on June 17 – 19, 2016. But, why is nuclear? Nuclear is not included in renewable energy. This question is quite right for those who did not join the training, because they did not know about it. In the beginning of the training, participants expected to know more about new energy sources, namely nuclear, without minimizing other potency as renewable energy in Indonesia.
First experience
The visit to a nuclear reactor is the first experience to all participants including the Executive Director of Stube-HEMAT. As safety standard, there is strict procedure to enter nuclear reactor, starting from the entrance where visitors’ identity and luggage were checked. However, the host of PSTA BATAN welcomed the group warmly, from the entrance gate until in the seminar room the officers explained the activities at PSTA BATAN. The group was received by the head of PSTA BATAN Yogyakarta, DR. Susilo Widodo and former National Deputy of BATAN, DR. Ferhat Aziz. It was really a precious chance to hear ‘public lecture’ and to have dialogue directly with the two ‘decision maker’ of the institution.
It’s astonishing
The planning to construct nuclear power plant in Jepara, Central Java triggered the pro and con among society. Generally people only hear the bad effects of nuclear, without receiving enough explanation from the competent sides in this field. Nuclear is not always bad. According to the explanation of DR Susilo, an expert in radiation security standard, nuclear is such a technology which is useful for society, for example, x-rays in medical. Nuclear radiation can shorten the period of some varieties of rice seed to yield their harvest quickly. Radiation can preserve canned food as food aid sent to disaster survivors such as in Bangladesh and other places. Simply, nuclear radiation is safe because the understanding is just like a fisherman laid fishes under the radiation of the sun to preserve salted fish.
The nuclear reactor in Yogyakarta is not qualified as power plant because the power is only 100 Kw. However, the reactor is still under supervision of the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency). Dr. Ferhat Aziz explained that nuclear is very beneficial to all mankind. A nuclear power plant consumes low budget to produce electricity. One capsule of uranium (nuclear material) weighing only 7 grams can produce electricity by the equivalent of 3.5 barrels of oil or 2 tons of coal.
The tragedy of Chernobyl and Fukushima was overcame with an advanced technology, called Generation 3+, which mean that all equipment used is very sophisticated and has a system to minimize the risk of explosions and radiation. 3G+ nuclear power plant is designed to withstand earthquakes, tsunamis, explosions, and it has automatic shut down system when a human error or failure is not resolved. Dr. Ferhat added, we should not have to worry about a large nuclear explosion, because the potency of a large nuclear explosion will occur only if the uranium enrichment gains level 20% until 80%. In average, a nuclear power plant is only reaching 20% uranium enrichment.
Observing the Reactor
Observing a reactor called ‘Kartini’, behind the seminar room made all of us amazed. The security standard procedures were so tight as we were not allowed to take pictures inside the reactor chamber and we should wear lab coat and fabric footwear. The reactor is used just for a research and will be operated by order. A reactor is like a water reservoir using a principle of heating water through the chain fusion reaction of uranium and water vapor which drives turbines to produce electricity.
Dr. Ferhat explained that actually the Indonesia nuclear experts are ready to run a nuclear power plant because they have ability and competence, even Indonesia is one of the countries exporting nuclear power plant components to Europe, including Finland.
It is a valuable lesson to understand that nuclear is not always destructive. Let young people learn to prepare, start from the simple renewable energy. Further, state with a high electrification ratio indicates a developed countries. Are you ready to take part in our national development? (SRB).
Wednesday, 13 July 2016
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I saw through the plane window until I step my feet on land of Marapu for the first time. I felt, as far as my eyes can see, I have really been in Sumba. In the contrary, when I visited one region, I sometimes associated one region to another. However, Sumba island was a different paradise! Sumba has distinctive and unique characteristics that teased me to stay longer.
My first interesting experience was my journey to Laimbonga village. During the trip I would not cease to gratitude in my heart how amazing God for the remarkable creation on Sumba. The natural condition of Sumba freshened my eyes with panorama of savanna prairie which seemed endless and accompanied by a herd of horses and cows enjoying their breakfast grass.
During the funeral procession, we did not miss the opportunity to record it. There were ritual prayers to escort the dead bodies to the grave yards which located in front of the house, accompanied by the sobs of women having family relationship. Uniquely, the wooden coffins and bonded with cement were reopened using a crowbar to retrieve bodies from each crate and put them in the grave, which had previously been covered with pieces of Sumbanese traditional woven fabric. I found that in some ways the practices were similar with the burial ceremony done in my origin, in Toraja, South Sulawesi, especially keeping the dead body for a long time.
My disconcerting experience was when I saw houses of Sumbanese, excactly called hut, because the size of their house was as big as my boarding room in Yogyakarta. I thought about such a small house, how many family members live in it? How can they free enough to live inside it? How is the bathing activity?
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Reflection of Exploring Sumba
Learning, having process,
sharing and being happy
in land of Marapu
I saw through the plane window until I step my feet on land of Marapu for the first time. I felt, as far as my eyes can see, I have really been in Sumba. In the contrary, when I visited one region, I sometimes associated one region to another. However, Sumba island was a different paradise! Sumba has distinctive and unique characteristics that teased me to stay longer.
Staying in Sumba for a month taught me lots of learning and valuable experiences, that I have never imagined before. I was so very grateful getting an opportunity from Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta to visit one of a region in the east and south of Indonesia.
However, less than 24 hours in Sumba, I got a small incident. It was the first time in my life, a dog bit my leg on the roadside of Waingapu! The dog bites caused wounds but it not severe enough. The comments of two new friends in Sumba surprised me because they said that it is common that in Sumba that dogs bite people! I cleaned up the wound with betadine ( wound medicine), but I felt worried about rabies. But luckily, my anxiety was over.
My first interesting experience was my journey to Laimbonga village. During the trip I would not cease to gratitude in my heart how amazing God for the remarkable creation on Sumba. The natural condition of Sumba freshened my eyes with panorama of savanna prairie which seemed endless and accompanied by a herd of horses and cows enjoying their breakfast grass.
The natural beauty of Sumba was equitable with the difficulty to down the road to Laimbonga village. There are only rocks and sand on the left side of the road. My motorcycle should be pushed through a creek without bridge and countless times climbing pathways and steep slopes. I had to get off the motorcycle and pushed it. The same condition happened when I visited Laimbonga again with Iyan, another participant of Exploring Sumba program.
Another memorable experience was when I arrived at Laimbonga village and visited one house of people that would carry out Marapu's traditional funeral ceremony. When we arrived, there were villagers gathered to attend the funeral. The head of the village, who was Rambu Etty’s father and also the grieving family welcomed me. They offered betel and areca nut as symbol of reception. One of the family member explained to us that one of the corpses (very old dying woman) that would be buried had been kept in the house for more than a year, while another dead body (a two-year old dying kid) had been kept for less a year.
During the funeral procession, we did not miss the opportunity to record it. There were ritual prayers to escort the dead bodies to the grave yards which located in front of the house, accompanied by the sobs of women having family relationship. Uniquely, the wooden coffins and bonded with cement were reopened using a crowbar to retrieve bodies from each crate and put them in the grave, which had previously been covered with pieces of Sumbanese traditional woven fabric. I found that in some ways the practices were similar with the burial ceremony done in my origin, in Toraja, South Sulawesi, especially keeping the dead body for a long time.
My disconcerting experience was when I saw houses of Sumbanese, excactly called hut, because the size of their house was as big as my boarding room in Yogyakarta. I thought about such a small house, how many family members live in it? How can they free enough to live inside it? How is the bathing activity?
I was stunned for a moment, realizing that there were still many people in this country who were unable to obtain welfare in their own country! Then I realized that I was lucky having this experience. As a student, this was my responsibility along with thousands of students in this country who will finish their study and begin their dedication for the nation and bring welfare to the people.
I realized that I did many shortcomings when I was in Sumba, however I learned many things. It was hard for me to have adaptation in Sumba and the surroundings. I regretted it because I just realized it when I was on my way returning to Yogyakarta. But I felt so happy because I ever shared my knowledge sincerity to the people and children of Sumba.
Finally, learning, having process, doing reflection, working, sharing and traveling were so fun as long as we are happy with the simplicity offered. (Resky).
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
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Exploring Sumba is a program from Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta for students who want to know more about Sumba island and share information and knowledge with youth, students and local community. I was one of the participants of the program. I was so excited to join it because of the motivation from Elisabeth, my senior at Mercu Buana University of Yogyakarta. Formerly, she participated the program and then she was sent to Sumba. So, I was getting enthusiastic to participate and would like to have new experiences about eastern region of Indonesia and could interact with people there.
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Reflection of Exploring Sumba
Karejoi ma aha naung di oloi ho*
(Batak language)
What has been started
must be completed!
Exploring Sumba is a program from Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta for students who want to know more about Sumba island and share information and knowledge with youth, students and local community. I was one of the participants of the program. I was so excited to join it because of the motivation from Elisabeth, my senior at Mercu Buana University of Yogyakarta. Formerly, she participated the program and then she was sent to Sumba. So, I was getting enthusiastic to participate and would like to have new experiences about eastern region of Indonesia and could interact with people there.As time goes by, the departure to Sumba was getting closer, I became so curious and anxious to step my feet on Sumba island. But, my spirit suddenly shrunk after I got information from Elisabeth. She said that the people there were obstinate (stubborn) with bad habit, and less discipline. I just believed what she said, because I have the same experience in Yogyakarta when I met some people from eastern region.
Two days after receiving the news, I was shocked. I considered not to depart to Sumba. But in two days later I got my spirit back because my parents motivated me, in Batak language: "Karejoi ma aha naung di oloi ho, tumagon ma maila daripada paila-ilahon," which means what has been started must be completed, be better embarrassed than make a shame.
This motivation revived my spirits. I should not be afraid and give up to any stories about Sumba even though it scares me. I knew that the failure happen when there is no effort. No attempts brings no results.
Finally, after being in Sumba and proceeded for about thirty days, I was very grateful for the opportunity because I step my feet on Marapu island precisely at my birthday, 23 years old. All these things were not automatically happened to me, but I believed that God has been designed wonderful plan for my life. Formerly, I was afraid to interact with new people, new region and new ethnic.
The things that I feared were not happened in Sumba. In fact, I felt comfortable and met many lovely people. I was so grateful to know Stube-HEMAT and be part of it. Hopefully in the future I would be more active and more concern to others. (Junita).
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
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Let's Make Our Own Bio-Briquette
Alvon Laoli from Nias island, a student of Technology Institute of Yogyakarta, majoring in Environmental Engineering has a strong desire to share his knowledge and skills about bio-briquettes. Formerly, he joined a Renewable Energy training with a theme "Utilizing Renewable Energy: What Do We Can Do?" held by Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta. One of the visited spots is Sukunan, a village where they learned and practiced bio-briquettes.
Bio-briquettes is made from recycled charcoal derived from the combustion of organic waste such as leaves, twigs, and wood. Actually it is easy enough to make it. First, crush the charcoal, put some water and mix them with starch flour. Next, put the dough into a 10 cm diameter pipe and press it with a hammer. Then the wet briquette is formed. The final step is drying process which takes 1-2 days. When the briquettes is little bit dry, they are ready to use. The principle of using bio-briquettes is the same as charcoal on 'anglo,' a traditional furnace. It is used as alternative energy source instead of gas and even it is more efficient than charcoal.
June 27, 2016 Alvon enthusiastically shared how to make bio-briquettes at the secretary of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta. He did not hesitate to provide latex gloves for participants and demonstrated the process and the participants directly followed him. Imel, one of the participants from Sekadau, West Kalimantan said, "This knowledge and skill are very useful, especially for rural people who still rely on firewood, because it is unwise to use wood as firewood without conservation."
The discussion and workshop occurred interestingly. All participants got new understanding and simple skills to solve problems in their daily life. Bio-briquettes as 'alternative-energy' can be made by using organic wastes. It makes everyone not to be afraid of the increasing price of kerosene and gas. Charcoal remains as alternative material and bio-briquettes become effective and smart solution.
To all Stube HEMAT activists who were able to make bio-briquettes, let’s be a peer tutor and disseminate it to face the threat of energy crisis. Thank you Alvon Laoli. (SRB).
Monday, 20 June 2016
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Our concern about the future of energy has answered by a training on Renewable Energy with a theme "Utilizing Renewable Energy: What Can We Do?". Although the training occurred in a short time, from 17 – 19 June 2016 at Wisma Salam, Magelang, it proved to ignite participants’ curiosity and awareness toward energy issues.
The first day, participants are invited to learn the importance of learning renewable energy. Executive Director of Stube-HEMAT, Ariani Narwastujati, S.Pd., S.S, M.Pd., provided an understanding of the basic concepts of global energy using mapping and electrification ratio. Renewable energy is the answer of equitable development, and the electricity needs in remote area could be supplied by renewable energy such as solar power, bio-gas, hydro power, wind and so on. In addition, beside the electrification ratio, the participants were introduced to a traditional energy source, such as briquettes, charcoals derived from organic wastes.
In the second day, participants learned the history of the energy dependency of Indonesia presented by Silverio R.L. Aji Santoso, a History lecturer of Sanata Dharma University. "In fact, this topic has not been examined by Indonesian historia. Indonesia has been familiar with oil since the era of Sriwijaya. Indonesia was in a heyday as an oil-exporter country before 1969, when Suharto opened foreign investors. The greedy drilling of energy sources allegedly accelerate the depletion of oil and gas reserves of Indonesia," he said.
"The renewable energy is not solely the domain of engineering students," said Irawan, from the Center for Energy Studies, Gadjah Mada University. "During this time proved that ordinary people in rural area were able to optimize the potency of renewable energy in their region. All sciences must work together in the Micro-hydro Power Plant (MHPP)", he explained further. He added, "If you want to build a renewable energy power plant, you must know the real potency of the region, do not make a conclusion based on one-day visit. As an example, there is a student that had a vacation to a beach and he stated that the wind is potential to produce electricity, without concerning the wind continuity in the long term". The session became more interesting because participants learn various types of power plants, functions and how to maintain the installations.
The training continued by visiting locations which implement renewable energy, such as Sukunan village and Micro-hydro Power Plant at Minggir. At Sukunan participants learn how to build biogas installation and make briquettes. Harto, the facilitator in Sukunan explained that it needed joint commitment among the villagers in order to establish an energy in-dependency village. It is rather hard to build an energy independence village in Indonesia, because we feel as a rich country and be spoiled by the nature provision.
In MHPP Minggir participants were invited to understand the performance of equipment from Japan. MHPP utilizes water irrigation to propel turbines. "This simple thing can be done in our villages but the expensive equipment and maintenance cause problem", said Darno, a field staff of MHPP Minggir.
Ricky Ryawan PL, is an activist of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta who had worked in Palu steam power plant for three years, added the participants’ horizon about the current problem occurred both inside and outside of power plant company. Good management will bring positive effect to the field. He emphasized, "We, as young people, should have a high work ethic and the ability as a 'problem solver,' because many unexpected problems may arise any time, such as facing residents around the company that sometimes it is not easy".
After following the Sunday sermon, a session of analyzing energy policy was conveyed by Ahmad Rahma Wardhana (PSE UGM). He opened participants’ mind to understand the policy of renewable energy, such as the national electricity company (PLN) will pay for the electricity produced by citizens. The price of renewable energy power will be higher than the conventional one, also the imported equipment will encumber the capital and maintenance cost. What young people can do is influencing policy to be more pro renewable energy.
The follow-up session challenged participants to think and do something related with energy. Some participants are encouraged to share their knowledge gained from the training, making briquettes and energy-saving campaign for people’s daily life.
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Utilizing Renewable Energy:
What Can We Do?
Our concern about the future of energy has answered by a training on Renewable Energy with a theme "Utilizing Renewable Energy: What Can We Do?". Although the training occurred in a short time, from 17 – 19 June 2016 at Wisma Salam, Magelang, it proved to ignite participants’ curiosity and awareness toward energy issues.
Leni, a student from Papua, majoring in accounting, said that in the beginning of training, she did not understand and confused what renewable energy is, but after joining the three days process, she realized that energy cannot be separated from human life and even everyone should understand and take action to this energy problem.
The importance of learning renewable energy
The first day, participants are invited to learn the importance of learning renewable energy. Executive Director of Stube-HEMAT, Ariani Narwastujati, S.Pd., S.S, M.Pd., provided an understanding of the basic concepts of global energy using mapping and electrification ratio. Renewable energy is the answer of equitable development, and the electricity needs in remote area could be supplied by renewable energy such as solar power, bio-gas, hydro power, wind and so on. In addition, beside the electrification ratio, the participants were introduced to a traditional energy source, such as briquettes, charcoals derived from organic wastes.
The magnet of renewable energy
In the second day, participants learned the history of the energy dependency of Indonesia presented by Silverio R.L. Aji Santoso, a History lecturer of Sanata Dharma University. "In fact, this topic has not been examined by Indonesian historia. Indonesia has been familiar with oil since the era of Sriwijaya. Indonesia was in a heyday as an oil-exporter country before 1969, when Suharto opened foreign investors. The greedy drilling of energy sources allegedly accelerate the depletion of oil and gas reserves of Indonesia," he said.
"The renewable energy is not solely the domain of engineering students," said Irawan, from the Center for Energy Studies, Gadjah Mada University. "During this time proved that ordinary people in rural area were able to optimize the potency of renewable energy in their region. All sciences must work together in the Micro-hydro Power Plant (MHPP)", he explained further. He added, "If you want to build a renewable energy power plant, you must know the real potency of the region, do not make a conclusion based on one-day visit. As an example, there is a student that had a vacation to a beach and he stated that the wind is potential to produce electricity, without concerning the wind continuity in the long term". The session became more interesting because participants learn various types of power plants, functions and how to maintain the installations.
The training continued by visiting locations which implement renewable energy, such as Sukunan village and Micro-hydro Power Plant at Minggir. At Sukunan participants learn how to build biogas installation and make briquettes. Harto, the facilitator in Sukunan explained that it needed joint commitment among the villagers in order to establish an energy in-dependency village. It is rather hard to build an energy independence village in Indonesia, because we feel as a rich country and be spoiled by the nature provision.
In MHPP Minggir participants were invited to understand the performance of equipment from Japan. MHPP utilizes water irrigation to propel turbines. "This simple thing can be done in our villages but the expensive equipment and maintenance cause problem", said Darno, a field staff of MHPP Minggir.
Sharing session,
Ricky Ryawan PL, is an activist of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta who had worked in Palu steam power plant for three years, added the participants’ horizon about the current problem occurred both inside and outside of power plant company. Good management will bring positive effect to the field. He emphasized, "We, as young people, should have a high work ethic and the ability as a 'problem solver,' because many unexpected problems may arise any time, such as facing residents around the company that sometimes it is not easy".
What to Do?
After following the Sunday sermon, a session of analyzing energy policy was conveyed by Ahmad Rahma Wardhana (PSE UGM). He opened participants’ mind to understand the policy of renewable energy, such as the national electricity company (PLN) will pay for the electricity produced by citizens. The price of renewable energy power will be higher than the conventional one, also the imported equipment will encumber the capital and maintenance cost. What young people can do is influencing policy to be more pro renewable energy.
The follow-up session challenged participants to think and do something related with energy. Some participants are encouraged to share their knowledge gained from the training, making briquettes and energy-saving campaign for people’s daily life.
Hopefully, this tiny light enlighten heart and move hands to do something. Let us do simple actions! (SRB).
Saturday, 11 June 2016
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The seminar which was held on June 10, 2016, at Wisma Immanuel, Yogakarta was attended by the representatives of various churches and institutions in this province. The three main problems namely Terrorism, Radicalism and Drug were explained by competent speakers, such as Suhariyono, SIP (Head of Preventive of BNNP DIY – BNNP National Drugs Agency), Drs. Tri Susilo Harjoko (Kasubdit IV Police Intel-Police corp DIY), and Dr. Venny Pungud, Sp.KJ. (SMF Psychiatry and FK UKDW-Bethesda Hospital in Yogyakarta).
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STOP!!
TERRORISM, RADICALISM & DRUGS
A Seminar by Regional Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGIW) DIY
Terrorism, radicalism and drugs are not new problems in Indonesia. They have happened since years ago. Terrorism, radicalism and drugs becomes the root of problems that occurred in Indonesia. Not only bringing discomfort, but it is also destabilizing economic condition and destroying national young generation. Focusing on this problem, Regional Communion of Churches in Indonesia of Yogyakarta Special Region held a seminar on "Socialization of Danger and Threat of Terrorism, Radicalism and Drugs for Christians in Yogyakarta Special Region". This event aimed to observe the response of churches and Christians toward these problems.
The seminar which was held on June 10, 2016, at Wisma Immanuel, Yogakarta was attended by the representatives of various churches and institutions in this province. The three main problems namely Terrorism, Radicalism and Drug were explained by competent speakers, such as Suhariyono, SIP (Head of Preventive of BNNP DIY – BNNP National Drugs Agency), Drs. Tri Susilo Harjoko (Kasubdit IV Police Intel-Police corp DIY), and Dr. Venny Pungud, Sp.KJ. (SMF Psychiatry and FK UKDW-Bethesda Hospital in Yogyakarta).Suhariyono explained that there are 24 types of unlisted drugs in Indonesia, so state Act No. 35 of 2009 should be amended again and again. Currently the number of drug users increased to 4.7 million noted by BNN in 2013. If there is no prevention and control, it is projected that by 2019 there will be 7.4 million drug users. BNNP Yogyakarta Special Region recorded 60.000 drugs users from various level, started from beginners, addicted, injecting and non-injecting actors.
Drs. Tri Susilo Harjoko explained topic of terrorism and radicalism. The root of radicalism is due to the narrow-minded of religion interpretation, poverty and structural injustice. Actor of terrorism often cited Al-Qur’an verses to stir others do jihad. Terrorism in Yogyakarta Special Region has been existing since 2002 and the issue has triggered several incidents of religious intolerance.
From the angle of health sciences, Dr. Venny Pungud, Sp.KJ explained the damage and severe addiction of addictive substances such as behavior changes, body condition and mindset of the drug users. Sometimes they tend to harm others to satisfy their lust.
The participants were enthusiastic during the question and answer session by asking about the difficulties of handling drugs and why religious freedom is restricted. Participants hoped the police department provide books for churches and commitment of 0% alcoholic beverages. The police head stated that they are always ready to secure church activity. BNN stated that when the institution was founded, the condition of drug abuse in DIY was very bad, so it was not easy to handle, but the drugs user has been decreased year by year.
One big expectation from this meeting is every Christian will be willing to take part in solving problems faced by the nation by doing real action. (ITM).
Thursday, 9 June 2016
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The next question is, why is Sumba, not to other island? Because there is a secretary of Stube-HEMAT in Sumba. They will go to Sumba as participants of Exploring program, a program to send students from Yogyakarta to Sumba for sharing knowledge and skills to students, young people and Sumbanese.
Next, we will know the participants closer. First, Junita Samosir, a student coming from Simalungun, North Sumatra. Now, she has completed her study at faculty of Agro-technology, University of Mercu Buana Yogyakarta. She will share her knowledge about processing food that she had learned in campus. "I hope I can share my knowledge and it will be useful for the local community and I can also find many new experiences”,she said.
The second one is Resky Julius, a student from Toraja, South Sulawesi, a region having culture and tradition as quite tight as in Sumba. He is studying Management at Duta Wacana Christian University. During the exploring, he will interact and share experiences with students and church youth to prepare job application and Curriculum Vitae. Resky hopes, "I am getting to know about the indigenous people of Sumba, culture, craft, natural landscape and the people. In addition, I was also able to share the knowledge I have for the people in Sumba and I hope they can continue to spread it", he explained.
The third participant is Christian Badai Bulin who is called Iyan. He is a student of Information Technology at Duta Wacana Christian University. He is from Pontianak, West Kalimantan. The knowledge and skills about computers and editing that he got from campus encourage him to share his experience with friends in Stube-HEMAT Sumba, especially making a short video containing messages of social, environmental awareness, and culture and tourism. In addition, Iyan also has a skill for singing, so he can practice singing with youth and students there.
Rev. Dominggus Umbu Deta, S.Th., the coordinator of Stube-HEMAT Sumba hopes that all participants from Yogyakarta will be able to adapt with the situation in Sumba and to deliver materials well and it may be sustainability implemented. Finally, he welcome the participants to Marapu island and wishes they will have nice experiences! All team members of Stube HEMAT Sumba are ready to work together for progress. (TRU).
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Enthusiasm for Learning and Sharing
An Exploring Program to Sumba
June 2016 is highly awaited by three students: Junita Samosir, Resky Julius and Christian Badai Bulin. What happen? They will go to Sumba, an island in East Nusa Tenggara province.
The next question is, why is Sumba, not to other island? Because there is a secretary of Stube-HEMAT in Sumba. They will go to Sumba as participants of Exploring program, a program to send students from Yogyakarta to Sumba for sharing knowledge and skills to students, young people and Sumbanese.
The participants will be in Sumba for about thirty days. They will learn a lot about Sumba, from the society, social, culture, agriculture, natural environment and tourism. They also share their skills and knowledge gained while studying in Yogyakarta to local youth, community and church members. So, the program becomes an important media of mutual learning.
Next, we will know the participants closer. First, Junita Samosir, a student coming from Simalungun, North Sumatra. Now, she has completed her study at faculty of Agro-technology, University of Mercu Buana Yogyakarta. She will share her knowledge about processing food that she had learned in campus. "I hope I can share my knowledge and it will be useful for the local community and I can also find many new experiences”,she said.
The second one is Resky Julius, a student from Toraja, South Sulawesi, a region having culture and tradition as quite tight as in Sumba. He is studying Management at Duta Wacana Christian University. During the exploring, he will interact and share experiences with students and church youth to prepare job application and Curriculum Vitae. Resky hopes, "I am getting to know about the indigenous people of Sumba, culture, craft, natural landscape and the people. In addition, I was also able to share the knowledge I have for the people in Sumba and I hope they can continue to spread it", he explained.
The third participant is Christian Badai Bulin who is called Iyan. He is a student of Information Technology at Duta Wacana Christian University. He is from Pontianak, West Kalimantan. The knowledge and skills about computers and editing that he got from campus encourage him to share his experience with friends in Stube-HEMAT Sumba, especially making a short video containing messages of social, environmental awareness, and culture and tourism. In addition, Iyan also has a skill for singing, so he can practice singing with youth and students there.
Rev. Dominggus Umbu Deta, S.Th., the coordinator of Stube-HEMAT Sumba hopes that all participants from Yogyakarta will be able to adapt with the situation in Sumba and to deliver materials well and it may be sustainability implemented. Finally, he welcome the participants to Marapu island and wishes they will have nice experiences! All team members of Stube HEMAT Sumba are ready to work together for progress. (TRU).
Monday, 9 May 2016
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A training on Multicultural, and Inter-religious Dialogue organized by Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta at Wisma Panti Semedi, Klaten on Friday to Sunday, April 22-24, 2016 encouraged the participants to do follow-up action in social reality. Some participants, mostly students of STPMD "APMD" responded positively to this by establishing a cooperation in diverse society by ethnics, religions and cultures. They initiated a community called Student Community for Environmental Concern. Their real action is shown in cooperation with KOMPAG, Youth Community of Gendeng (a local youth community) and residents of RW 20 Gendeng, manifested in social service, by cleaning the surrounding area.
Following the event, Youth Community of Gendeng and village officials invited this community to attend the 13th anniversary of the Youth Community of Gendeng (KOMPAG) on Sunday, May 15, 2016. In that occasion, the local officer gave positive response to the group that has worked together with local residents and he also asked them to stay away from drugs and not to be curious about it. Next, the chairman of RW Gendeng thanked this student community and hoped that the cooperation will continue in the future. There are also some awards in several categories: youth creativity category was achieved by Youth Community of Gendeng, smart kids category was achieved by children of Gendeng village, and critical and initiative category was awarded to Student Community for Environmental Concern for their initiative and participation in activity with Gendeng community.
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I Care of You
Student Community for Environmental Concern
Students Interaction Among Society
A training on Multicultural, and Inter-religious Dialogue organized by Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta at Wisma Panti Semedi, Klaten on Friday to Sunday, April 22-24, 2016 encouraged the participants to do follow-up action in social reality. Some participants, mostly students of STPMD "APMD" responded positively to this by establishing a cooperation in diverse society by ethnics, religions and cultures. They initiated a community called Student Community for Environmental Concern. Their real action is shown in cooperation with KOMPAG, Youth Community of Gendeng (a local youth community) and residents of RW 20 Gendeng, manifested in social service, by cleaning the surrounding area.
The social action was held on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at RW 20 Gendeng, Baciro. It began at 06.00-09.20 A.M. The participants cleaned Timoho roadside, mosque ‘Anwar Rashid’ and a clogged ditch in Gendeng. The goal of this community is actualizing concern of environment and having relation with society at Gendeng village. This first event was attended by thirty five participants including students, local youth and local residents.
Following the event, Youth Community of Gendeng and village officials invited this community to attend the 13th anniversary of the Youth Community of Gendeng (KOMPAG) on Sunday, May 15, 2016. In that occasion, the local officer gave positive response to the group that has worked together with local residents and he also asked them to stay away from drugs and not to be curious about it. Next, the chairman of RW Gendeng thanked this student community and hoped that the cooperation will continue in the future. There are also some awards in several categories: youth creativity category was achieved by Youth Community of Gendeng, smart kids category was achieved by children of Gendeng village, and critical and initiative category was awarded to Student Community for Environmental Concern for their initiative and participation in activity with Gendeng community.
This event delivers a message that diversity in society should not be the reason of hatred, but united in a cooperation that maintain the unity of Indonesia instead. To all youth in Indonesia, keep your creativity for the nation! (CAR).
Sunday, 8 May 2016
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On Saturday, May 7, 2016, two dozens of students held a study tour or an exposure to a Buddhist Monastery at Mendut. The activity is a series of Multiculturalism and Inter-religious Dialogue Program organized by Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta. Mendut Monastery is one of the Buddhist building located in Mendut village, Magelang, Central Java. The situation of Monastery complex was very beautiful and well-maintained. It is surrounded by trees and parks with various ornaments of Buddha statues. The participants were fascinated and felt a contemplative situation when they entered the monastery.
Yohanes was the moderator of the discussion during exposure and Bhikkhu Atthapiyo, a Budhist Bhikkhu who warmly welcomed the group and facilitated the exposure. He was very enthusiastic and he appreciated the presence of the students as the future’s generations to learn further the diversity in Indonesia.
Trustha Rembaka, S. Th., the coordinator of Stube- HEMAT Yogyakarta expressed thankfulness to Bhikkhu Atthapiyo and Mendut monastery, for the chance given to Stube and students to have dialogue and learn Buddhist and the relation among multicultural society.
Bhikkhu Atthapiyo introduced himself and said that he was the first Bhikkhu from Flores, Eastern Indonesia. Buddhists were living under the Sangha Theravada Indonesia (STI) association. Mendut monastery was built in 1970 by Bhikkhu Pannavaro. Although Buddhist people do not live around the monastery, the monastery gives many advantages for people living around it as they work in monastery and trade around the monastery.
After the dialogue, Bhikkhu Atthapiyo guided all of them to walk around the monastery. The students learned the philosophy of water pool and lotus. Even though lotus grows in muddy water, they are still able to grow and give beautiful flower. The beauty and uniqueness of Buddha statues decorated the yard of the monastery. They were curved based on their origin, such as India, Thailand and Myanmar. Bodhi’s tree (ficus religiosa L), Sala’s tree (shorea robusta) which is also called Cannon Ball Tree, some stupas, a monument of Ashoka, and a very huge bell can be found in the front of meditation’s room.
“It’s my new experience to join an exposure to Vihara, especially with a topic about self-reconciliation before having reconciliation with others, and also interact with other people,” said Grace, one of the participants.
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Learning Diversity
in Vihara Mendut
On Saturday, May 7, 2016, two dozens of students held a study tour or an exposure to a Buddhist Monastery at Mendut. The activity is a series of Multiculturalism and Inter-religious Dialogue Program organized by Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta. Mendut Monastery is one of the Buddhist building located in Mendut village, Magelang, Central Java. The situation of Monastery complex was very beautiful and well-maintained. It is surrounded by trees and parks with various ornaments of Buddha statues. The participants were fascinated and felt a contemplative situation when they entered the monastery.
Yohanes was the moderator of the discussion during exposure and Bhikkhu Atthapiyo, a Budhist Bhikkhu who warmly welcomed the group and facilitated the exposure. He was very enthusiastic and he appreciated the presence of the students as the future’s generations to learn further the diversity in Indonesia.
Trustha Rembaka, S. Th., the coordinator of Stube- HEMAT Yogyakarta expressed thankfulness to Bhikkhu Atthapiyo and Mendut monastery, for the chance given to Stube and students to have dialogue and learn Buddhist and the relation among multicultural society.
Bhikkhu Atthapiyo introduced himself and said that he was the first Bhikkhu from Flores, Eastern Indonesia. Buddhists were living under the Sangha Theravada Indonesia (STI) association. Mendut monastery was built in 1970 by Bhikkhu Pannavaro. Although Buddhist people do not live around the monastery, the monastery gives many advantages for people living around it as they work in monastery and trade around the monastery.
The activities in Mendut monastery were not only for the Buddhist, but also public. One of them is meditation activity annually held at the end of year. This activity is organized for 10 days and is followed by public society and also tourists. The essence of meditation is to see their own selves using inner eyes. In this phase, one learns how to have self-reconciliation then how to reconcile with others. If they cannot have self-reconciliation, they cannot reconcile with others either.
Bhikkhu Atthapiyo explained the history of Buddhism since the beginning and its existence in Indonesian up to now. After that, he shared about the life of a monk and his/her simplicity in life, to scrape the greed, to extinguish hate, to fight stupidity of soul, and then establish life based on four languages of love covering love, mercy, happy feeling when other feels happy, and soul balance.
The participants were so curious and honestly expressed through the question and answer session. The questions made the dialogue more interesting and Bhikkhu Atthapiyo friendly responded all the questions, such as, about the doctrines of Buddhism and its holy day, the life of a monk, the ornaments around the monastery and also meditation.
After the dialogue, Bhikkhu Atthapiyo guided all of them to walk around the monastery. The students learned the philosophy of water pool and lotus. Even though lotus grows in muddy water, they are still able to grow and give beautiful flower. The beauty and uniqueness of Buddha statues decorated the yard of the monastery. They were curved based on their origin, such as India, Thailand and Myanmar. Bodhi’s tree (ficus religiosa L), Sala’s tree (shorea robusta) which is also called Cannon Ball Tree, some stupas, a monument of Ashoka, and a very huge bell can be found in the front of meditation’s room.
“It’s my new experience to join an exposure to Vihara, especially with a topic about self-reconciliation before having reconciliation with others, and also interact with other people,” said Grace, one of the participants.
Let’s reflect this new experience about meditation and find out new awareness on diversity in Indonesia. (TRU).
Monday, 25 April 2016
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The training encouraged participants to establish networking with various groups with different backgrounds, trained them to find solutions of disharmony between ethnic groups and religions, empowered them to be able to disseminate understanding, not just tolerance but cooperation for humanity, also motivated them to develop themselves to make joint dialogue among religions in society and actively deal with the conflicts that arise.
The sessions of this training include Multiculture Introduction, Dialogue with Forum for Religious Unity in Klaten, Mapping Potency of Conflicts in Indonesia, Group Discussion for each region and Designing Follow-up activities as a form of acquiring new knowledge. Speakers involved in this training, besides the internal team of Stube-HEMAT are Gus Jazuli ofIslamic boarding school of Saleh Akrom Nusantara (PeSAN), a religious leaders of various religions and beliefs Forum in Klaten, Pdt. Izak M.Y Lattu. Ph.D., a lecturer of Satya Wacana Christian University and Pdt. Krisapndaru, S.Th, a priest of Javanese Christian Church of Pedan.
“The presence of religious leaders and faith from FKUB Kebersamaan Klaten was very impress and inspire me to arrange such a meeting for interfaith leaders in my home, because I think it gives harmony atmosphere among pluralistic society," said Carly, an APMD student from Manggarai, NTT. Solidarity of various religions and beliefs Forum in Klaten was strongly felt by the participants because the presence of the various religious leaders in this training session.
"The power of local wisdom which is already exist in every ethnic in Indonesia is needed to be learned and bequeath from generation to generation, so they do not lose the noble values of their ancestors. They may also consider that differences is not a threat that must be eliminated. Riots between ethnic and religion should not happen anymore like in Ambon if the people really understand the value of Pela Gandong as well as knowing how the pillars of a mosque became church’s pillar. The wisdom is needed to be told continually," said Rev. Izzak Y.M. Lattu, Ph.D in his session.
At the end of the session, participants were asked to formulate activity as a form of new understanding they get during training. The dissemination of multicultural understanding through discussion, writing and real work in community become alternative activities for them to do.
On the way home from Klaten to Yogyakarta, participants were given an opportunity to visit Plaosan, a temple built in 9th century A.D. The temple is a fusion of Hindu and Buddha created by a mixed marriage between Rakai Pikatan who built Prambanan which has Hindu background and Princess Pramodhawardani of the Sailendra’s dynasty which has Buddhism background. In this temple participants learned that the acceptance of diversity has been going on since the past time.
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Young, Distinct and Creative
Training on Multiculturalism, and
Inter-religious Dialogue
Panti Semedi, Klaten, Central Java,
April 22 – 24, 2016
A training on Multiculturalism, and Inter-religious Dialogue held by Stube-HEMAT with a theme "Young, Distinct and Creative" is trying to convey a message and reminding Indonesian young people and students about diversity and the challenges that must be faced as the consequence. This training was warmly welcomed by 25 participants from various campuses, departments and regions. All participants were very enthusiastic to join the series of activities during three days.
Starting the program by visiting Pondok Pesantren (Islamic boarding school) Mlangi one week before the training, the participants that mostly Christian students, have a touch and preparation of perspectives on diversity. They were also reminded about the culture of each region with the variety of charming traditional costumes from several regions in Indonesia, such as Java, Kalimantan, Batak, Sumba and Flores used by some participants. A repercussion of folk songs in the first day of training really brings atmosphere of Indonesia that is rich in ethnics, cultures and languages.
The training encouraged participants to establish networking with various groups with different backgrounds, trained them to find solutions of disharmony between ethnic groups and religions, empowered them to be able to disseminate understanding, not just tolerance but cooperation for humanity, also motivated them to develop themselves to make joint dialogue among religions in society and actively deal with the conflicts that arise.
The sessions of this training include Multiculture Introduction, Dialogue with Forum for Religious Unity in Klaten, Mapping Potency of Conflicts in Indonesia, Group Discussion for each region and Designing Follow-up activities as a form of acquiring new knowledge. Speakers involved in this training, besides the internal team of Stube-HEMAT are Gus Jazuli ofIslamic boarding school of Saleh Akrom Nusantara (PeSAN), a religious leaders of various religions and beliefs Forum in Klaten, Pdt. Izak M.Y Lattu. Ph.D., a lecturer of Satya Wacana Christian University and Pdt. Krisapndaru, S.Th, a priest of Javanese Christian Church of Pedan.
“The presence of religious leaders and faith from FKUB Kebersamaan Klaten was very impress and inspire me to arrange such a meeting for interfaith leaders in my home, because I think it gives harmony atmosphere among pluralistic society," said Carly, an APMD student from Manggarai, NTT. Solidarity of various religions and beliefs Forum in Klaten was strongly felt by the participants because the presence of the various religious leaders in this training session.
"The power of local wisdom which is already exist in every ethnic in Indonesia is needed to be learned and bequeath from generation to generation, so they do not lose the noble values of their ancestors. They may also consider that differences is not a threat that must be eliminated. Riots between ethnic and religion should not happen anymore like in Ambon if the people really understand the value of Pela Gandong as well as knowing how the pillars of a mosque became church’s pillar. The wisdom is needed to be told continually," said Rev. Izzak Y.M. Lattu, Ph.D in his session.
At the end of the session, participants were asked to formulate activity as a form of new understanding they get during training. The dissemination of multicultural understanding through discussion, writing and real work in community become alternative activities for them to do.
On the way home from Klaten to Yogyakarta, participants were given an opportunity to visit Plaosan, a temple built in 9th century A.D. The temple is a fusion of Hindu and Buddha created by a mixed marriage between Rakai Pikatan who built Prambanan which has Hindu background and Princess Pramodhawardani of the Sailendra’s dynasty which has Buddhism background. In this temple participants learned that the acceptance of diversity has been going on since the past time.
Young, Distinct and Creative, inspire the participants as young people to be aware on diversity and should have distinctive in quality and do good deed for the nation. (ARN).
Saturday, 23 April 2016
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LOCAL EXPOSURE
EKSPOSUR LOKAL
A program of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta for students to perform an activity in their origin. Students are encouraged to think about and explore their local area after several years of study in Yogyakarta.
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED
- Mapping potencies and challenges in their origin.
- Sharing the knowledge and the experience learned during study in Yogyakarta
- open networks and work orientation in their origin.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS
- active participant of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta
- Propose application and presentation
- Attend debriefing meeting
- Statement of Commitment
EXTRA
- Available for 3 participants in 2016
- The implementation period from March to November
Further information please contact:
Trustha Rembaka, S.Th (081392772211)
Or visit
Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta
Jln. Tamansiswa, Nyutran MG II / 1565 C,
Yogyakarta
Monday, 18 April 2016
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This visit was the agenda of a training on Multicultural, and Inter-religious Dialogue. The participants were encouraged to show their identity amid diversity and be flexible in their interaction with other communities. However, interaction and dialogue is undeniable fact in this country in order to develop unity in diversity. We need to interact and dialogue with others. So, Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta arranged a meeting with religious and cultural communities in the province.
"Here, at Assalafiyah, pondok pesantren also gives regular school," said Gus Irwan in the beginning of the dialogue. Gus Irwan explained that the santris (students dwelling in Pondok Pesantren) here mostly study in nearby campuses like UTY, UIN, Gadjah Mada University and Indonesian Islamic University (UII). The santris have similarity with regular students. The difference is they should stay at pondok pesantren so they have more time to pray every day. While regular students is praying at their boarding house.
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Visiting Pondok Pesantren
at Mlangi
Pondok Pesantren or Moslem boarding school is known as a means of education and learning Islam. Indeed, pondok pesantren is an education place to build faith, character and ethic as Moslem for children till adult. However, historically, pondok pesantren does not educate religion only, but also nationalism. This was proved by the struggle of people in pondok pesantren fighting against Dutch colonialists who demean Indonesian people.
On Saturday, April 16, 2016, Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta visited Pondok Pesantren ‘Assallafiyyah’ at Mlangi, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Thirty one participants joined a dialogue with Gus Irwan Masduqi, the pioneer and educator of Pondok Pesantren Assalafiyah. He finished his study at Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt, and then returned to Indonesia providing education.
This visit was the agenda of a training on Multicultural, and Inter-religious Dialogue. The participants were encouraged to show their identity amid diversity and be flexible in their interaction with other communities. However, interaction and dialogue is undeniable fact in this country in order to develop unity in diversity. We need to interact and dialogue with others. So, Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta arranged a meeting with religious and cultural communities in the province.
"Here, at Assalafiyah, pondok pesantren also gives regular school," said Gus Irwan in the beginning of the dialogue. Gus Irwan explained that the santris (students dwelling in Pondok Pesantren) here mostly study in nearby campuses like UTY, UIN, Gadjah Mada University and Indonesian Islamic University (UII). The santris have similarity with regular students. The difference is they should stay at pondok pesantren so they have more time to pray every day. While regular students is praying at their boarding house.
The santri also have activities together with other students but just in certain time because of their rapid schedule. They go to a discussions with Young Catholics or with other communities or sometimes they are sent as representatives in a discussion meeting.
Gus Irwan expressed his opinion about the different perspectives to interpret a text. Each interpretation is influenced by the interpreter’s perspective. When interpret a verse in scripture, people sometimes get different result of the interpretation. Each interpretation is influenced by the culture where he/she lives. Gus Irwan himself admitted that he is open to differences. Religion is derived from God, it has good side. There is no religion from God which teaches violence," Gus Irwan said.
Then why there is violence? He admitted that there are certain denomination teachings which legalized violence for specific reasons. "battle in religious difference occurs to fight for religious freedom not to force people to believe certain religion" , he added.
Gus Irwan shared his experience when visiting a church at Sinai, Egypt. Tolerance had been there since the Prophet era. Even there is a church that still keeps the letter of prophet Muhammad saying that the church should not be demolished. What a wonderful tolerance in that era.
Many questions from the participants of Stube-HEMAT were clearly answered by Gus Irwan.
A meeting with Gus Irwan and his students was a new experience for Stube participants. Most of them said that it is the first time for them to visit pondok pesantren. "It turns out that students of pondok pesantren are friendly and good", said Apong, one of the participants.
Let's continue to build network and work together in our wonderful diversity. (YDA).
Saturday, 9 April 2016
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World of writing is not merely world of ‘workman’, who does something repeatedly. It is a world of ideas instead. The idea would be formed paralleled with empiric mindset, conceptual dimension, reducing phenomenon and sharpen analysis.
Rendi Panuju’s book published by UGM press in 1994 became the topic of the discussion among Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta students. Held on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Stube HEMAT secretariat, the discussion ran well. Rudy chose it because its content and benefit he got from the book and it can be found through his experience of writing in mass media. His experiences made the discussion more interesting. Participants were encouraged to know more about writing.
Rudy also revealed many tips, so a writing can be published in mass media. The point is, right writing to the right media. Technically, we must consider the title carefully. Rudy also explained that the article should have facts or data, not just opinion. For student, he/she should mention his/her campus, or describes himself/herself as a student of a university.
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Everyone Can Write
World of writing is not merely world of ‘workman’, who does something repeatedly. It is a world of ideas instead. The idea would be formed paralleled with empiric mindset, conceptual dimension, reducing phenomenon and sharpen analysis.
The point above was said by Rudyolof Immanuel Malo, a Sociology student of Atmajaya University, Yogyakarta when he opened a book review in Stube HEMAT. He reviewed a book of ‘Tips for Writing in the Mass Media, written by Rendy Panuju’. Though the book is classified as an old publication book, with his experience as chief editor of the NTT's students community magazine, the book is still interesting and important for the beginners.
Rendi Panuju’s book published by UGM press in 1994 became the topic of the discussion among Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta students. Held on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Stube HEMAT secretariat, the discussion ran well. Rudy chose it because its content and benefit he got from the book and it can be found through his experience of writing in mass media. His experiences made the discussion more interesting. Participants were encouraged to know more about writing.
Rudy also revealed many tips, so a writing can be published in mass media. The point is, right writing to the right media. Technically, we must consider the title carefully. Rudy also explained that the article should have facts or data, not just opinion. For student, he/she should mention his/her campus, or describes himself/herself as a student of a university.
Discussions was getting interesting in question and answer session because some participants wanted to know more. Agus, a student of STPMD APMD asked about laws which protect writings from plagiarism? While Nuel asked about how to bear motivation to write. Then, Trustha was eager to know Rudy’s failure experiences how many articles he wrote and sent to the media, until finally succeeded.
Rudy explained that the laws of copyright protection has already issued by Indonesia government and it can be searched through internet or bookstore. Writing motivation will automatically emerge when writing activity is as pleasure or hobby. Rudy also suggested that those who love writing join a writing club in order to improve their skills.
Every effort sometimes fails, but if we are persistent, we will get it. If we are consistent, we will keep it. Never count how many articles we have written, but focus on the goal and Rudy’s article was finally published.
This book review gave new knowledge in writing, insight into world of writing and equiped students for the future as the writing skills empower student to write thesis. Be sure that everyone can write and please remember that if you want to know the world, you should read a lot and if you want to be well known by the world, you should write. Good luck! (ITM).
Tuesday, 29 March 2016
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A topic on social justice discussing ‘Drought in Jogja’ became a hot topic among participants who have ever attended Stube-HEMAT training on Christianity and Social Justice. This group was called Enviro 16, consisting of 6 students from Institut Teknologi Yogyakarta (ITY): Timotius, Olive, Cindy, Lili, Martina and Mendo, plus Agus, Eman and Peter, also the representatives of Stube-HEMAT, Yohanes and Stenly.
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'Drought' in Jogja
Development, Environmental Issues
and Our Response
'Drought in Jogja' is not just an expression in cyber world but it is real in daily world. Mural art as a symbol of creativity of street artists also described this phenomenon. 'Drought in Jogja' contained a message and warning that people living in Yogyakarta must be alert that their surrounding in a threat of water shortage.
A topic on social justice discussing ‘Drought in Jogja’ became a hot topic among participants who have ever attended Stube-HEMAT training on Christianity and Social Justice. This group was called Enviro 16, consisting of 6 students from Institut Teknologi Yogyakarta (ITY): Timotius, Olive, Cindy, Lili, Martina and Mendo, plus Agus, Eman and Peter, also the representatives of Stube-HEMAT, Yohanes and Stenly.
On Monday, March 28, 2016, in the secretariat of Christian Student Fellowship (PMK) ITY, they discussed introduction of actual issues concerning development and its effects toward environment in Yogyakarta. Yohanes shared a story about Yogyakarta in the past, where many people loved walking on the pavement, shady trees along the road side; people cycling joyfully passing by; while youngsters got chances to find lovers in Yogyakarta. But now, everything has changed. The development spread to edge of the city. Physical and non-physical development expanded to encounter population growth. The construction of large buildings leaped over the development of human dignity. Many large buildings, especially hotels and malls have exploited the groundwater which trigger dryness of people’s wells. Many people faced difficulty in obtaining water. Yogyakarta is getting dry. Development brings positive and negative impacts. People get the benefit but also feeling anxiety. People are worried about the decreasing of environmental quality. People prosecute fair development, pro to environment.
The discussion participants were students of environmental study, they should be familiar with the issues. But, this assumption was not absolutely correct, because they learn development and its effects and focus on the scale of national issues such as mining, agriculture, and industry. So, local issues in Yogyakarta were not be learned in their study even though it is interesting and important.
Agus, one of the participants, commented on the development of infrastructure in the rural regions. "The construction of factories influenced economic life, culture and environment in the region. In economical aspect, development increases revenue and cash flow to the area. It means benefits for economic growth. In cultural aspect, industrial growth affects society lifestyle, pushes to higher consumption while the spirit of saving money is no longer interesting. In the environmental aspect, the development is profitable but it needs correction and improvement. Because some companies meet the criteria of EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment), and some others do not, so pollution and environmental damage still happened.” Agus referred to mining companies, tourism, agriculture and public infrastructure.
This group wishes that more and more friends who are aware of the environment changing, be wiser in managing it and eager to share understanding of love to environment to many people, so they become aware that the environment is important to be maintained. Keeping environment means maintaining righteous life. (YDA).
Monday, 14 March 2016
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The comics were used as teaching materials for small children in Sunday school of 5-8 years at Javanese Christian Church of Ambarukmo, Pepanthan Nologaten, on Monday, March 13, 2016, with the theme "Pay at any price" (Yoh.12: 1-8). The figures taken from the Bible was Judas, who kept injustice since in his mind. Judas abused his position as treasurer of the community of Jesus' followers. The feeling of envy grabbed him when Mary Magdalene anointed Jesus' feet with narwastu oil, cost 300 dinars, or about $ 10,000. He denounced it as a wasting thing, he launched criticism as if he was caring orphans. Mary did it as her expression of gratitude for the miracles onto Lazarus, which arised from his dead. She thought that his life is more precious than money.
Domi said, "Those children are enthusiastic to draw, they are motivated to master the material as illustrated in pictures. Even simple, I believe this experience will stay imprinted in their hearts, so injustice in their mind will be gradually vanished." Jerry looked so proud because the children appreciated his work. He is now working a Bible comic using Sumba language because of his longing to share experiences to children in his hometown. The comic tells about justice done by figures in the bible.
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Trimming Injustice
Since Children
Teaching about social justice is not an easy thing, especially for children. But Domi (a theology student of STAK Marturia) and Jerry (an agriculture student of Tamansiswa University) tried to solve this problem. Their collaboration made everything easy and attractive, because Domi is talented in teaching while Jerry is great to move pencil into comic strips. Both optimized their talent to create a teaching material on social justice based on Bible characters. "By teaching this material to children since earlier will strengthen their basic sense of justice," they said.
The comics were used as teaching materials for small children in Sunday school of 5-8 years at Javanese Christian Church of Ambarukmo, Pepanthan Nologaten, on Monday, March 13, 2016, with the theme "Pay at any price" (Yoh.12: 1-8). The figures taken from the Bible was Judas, who kept injustice since in his mind. Judas abused his position as treasurer of the community of Jesus' followers. The feeling of envy grabbed him when Mary Magdalene anointed Jesus' feet with narwastu oil, cost 300 dinars, or about $ 10,000. He denounced it as a wasting thing, he launched criticism as if he was caring orphans. Mary did it as her expression of gratitude for the miracles onto Lazarus, which arised from his dead. She thought that his life is more precious than money.
It was hard to explain such topic to children, but Domi and Jerry combined the bible story and pictures. They involved children to colour the picture of the story. Some children nodded their head while colouring, some other having conversation with Domi:
"Who cheated?" Domi asked.
They spontaneous answered, "Judas!”
So, such action could not be....?" Domi asked again.
"...followed!” they shouted together.
Domi said, "Those children are enthusiastic to draw, they are motivated to master the material as illustrated in pictures. Even simple, I believe this experience will stay imprinted in their hearts, so injustice in their mind will be gradually vanished." Jerry looked so proud because the children appreciated his work. He is now working a Bible comic using Sumba language because of his longing to share experiences to children in his hometown. The comic tells about justice done by figures in the bible.
Keep working, guys! Those children look forward other figures that will be drawn next week. Hopefully, this collective memory guide ‘children’ practicing the fifth principle of Pancasila 'social justice for all Indonesians.’ (SRB).
Saturday, 12 March 2016
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This book review time was opened by Yohanes as the host and continued by Sarloce as the moderator. It began with playing games in which participants wrote seven types of vegetables which are easily planted on narrow grounds. Some participants were able to write up to seven types of vegetables but some others were not.
The discussion is interesting because some participants have already attended the session before. Nine participants and five member team of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta were able to enliven the discussion. Pascah began the session by explaining the author, publisher, number of pages, reason why he chose the book.
Discussions getting ‘catchy’ when question and answer session came. Jerry asked what the difference between planting in sand and plain soil was. While Nuel wanted to know the simple way how to measure the acidity of soil or soil pH. Tasya asked about the type of vegetables having high nutrition.
This book review gave a lot of understanding and perspectives toward agriculture. One alternative planting to optimize small area is hydroponics, but the simplest way of planting is using small bags by recycling plastic bottle as pot. Good luck to plant in your narrow garden. (SAP).
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Farming in Narrow Area
Knowledge and sciences keep improving day by day. The changes from age to age is continuing and prominent, it also happens in agriculture. In rural communities, doing farming is synonymous with vast land in uncultivated land. However, how will the urban communities do when they want to do farming? This is the concern of Pascah Hariyanto as the speaker in book review, held by Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta on Friday, March 11, 2016, at Limasan. The title of the book is 'Harvesting Vegetable Routinely in A Narrow Yard', written by Cahyo Saparinto and Hesti Dwi Setyaningrum.
This book review time was opened by Yohanes as the host and continued by Sarloce as the moderator. It began with playing games in which participants wrote seven types of vegetables which are easily planted on narrow grounds. Some participants were able to write up to seven types of vegetables but some others were not.
The discussion is interesting because some participants have already attended the session before. Nine participants and five member team of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta were able to enliven the discussion. Pascah began the session by explaining the author, publisher, number of pages, reason why he chose the book.
Discussions getting ‘catchy’ when question and answer session came. Jerry asked what the difference between planting in sand and plain soil was. While Nuel wanted to know the simple way how to measure the acidity of soil or soil pH. Tasya asked about the type of vegetables having high nutrition.Pascah’s explanation of these questions was as follows: First, before planting seeds, dry sand is processed with addition of cow manure, compost and the elements of fertilizer on the topsoil, then, let the soil processed fertilizers and sand. After a while, the field is ready to be planted. Second, a traditional way to measure acidity is by observing whether there are worms in the ground or not. If there are worms in the soil, the acidity of the soil is quite good. Each vegetable contains specific nutrients and each is necessary for our human body.
This book review gave a lot of understanding and perspectives toward agriculture. One alternative planting to optimize small area is hydroponics, but the simplest way of planting is using small bags by recycling plastic bottle as pot. Good luck to plant in your narrow garden. (SAP).
Tuesday, 8 March 2016
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On Monday, March 7, 2016 several students from several universities in Yogyakarta, including STPMD 'APMD', UMBY, STAK Marturia, LPP, UST held a discussion with ‘Talenta’ fellowship, a Christian student community of Mercu Buana University, Yogyakarta. The discussion held as part of regular fellowship was facilitated by Chobas, a student of STPMD 'APMD.' He shared a topic of ‘Justice, from political, social, and religion aspects: What Christian Youth Can Do?’
Chobas conveyed Aristotle's theory of justice: commutative justice, distributive justice, natural justice, conventional justice, and justice improvement. He gave many examples for justice with political and social approach, so it was easy for the listener to understand. While verses taken from John 5: 30-31 says: "I can do nothing of myself; I judge according to what I hear, and my judgment is fair, because I did not follow my own free will, but the will of him who sent me. If I testify about myself, my testimony was not true', became a conclusion of justice with religious approach.
Veni, a student of Agro-technology faculty of Mercu Buana asked, "What one must do, if he/she does not know politics, moreover to fight against injustice?" Chobas responded by explaining that politics is universal, everyone has right to take part in politics. However, politics has levels, for example, Ahok and Ahmad Dhani (two figures currently competing for governor in Jakarta). One should learn and go under process to have political capability before entering political world.
by adminstube
Christian Youth:
A Fighter for Justice?
A challenge & call service
Discussing about justice will be never-ending. The issue continues to be a hot topic for debate by many groups. Everyone needs justice both rights and obligations. For the government side, the parameter of program’s success is, whether everyone has obtained equal rights or not. However, the reality shows that it is very difficult to obtain or implement justice.
On Monday, March 7, 2016 several students from several universities in Yogyakarta, including STPMD 'APMD', UMBY, STAK Marturia, LPP, UST held a discussion with ‘Talenta’ fellowship, a Christian student community of Mercu Buana University, Yogyakarta. The discussion held as part of regular fellowship was facilitated by Chobas, a student of STPMD 'APMD.' He shared a topic of ‘Justice, from political, social, and religion aspects: What Christian Youth Can Do?’
Chobas conveyed Aristotle's theory of justice: commutative justice, distributive justice, natural justice, conventional justice, and justice improvement. He gave many examples for justice with political and social approach, so it was easy for the listener to understand. While verses taken from John 5: 30-31 says: "I can do nothing of myself; I judge according to what I hear, and my judgment is fair, because I did not follow my own free will, but the will of him who sent me. If I testify about myself, my testimony was not true', became a conclusion of justice with religious approach.
Veni, a student of Agro-technology faculty of Mercu Buana asked, "What one must do, if he/she does not know politics, moreover to fight against injustice?" Chobas responded by explaining that politics is universal, everyone has right to take part in politics. However, politics has levels, for example, Ahok and Ahmad Dhani (two figures currently competing for governor in Jakarta). One should learn and go under process to have political capability before entering political world.Young people were not always unready, by doing efforts, hard works and having big motivation as the main aspects, they will be able fight against injustice happened in their surroundings with a faith on the Lord Jesus. (ITM)
Thursday, 3 March 2016
by adminstube
Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta as an institution to serve students studying in Yogyakarta encouraged the growth of reading and writing habit among students through a forum, namely All about Books and Publishing, presenting Triasmana Wirasta, an editor and practitioners of publication. He was also an alumnus of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta. Rasta, commonly called, who has been long working in publishing, provided an overview of the ins and outs of writing and publishing, so that students are motivated and learn to improve their quality of writing even able to publish a book.
Triasmana Wirasta working at Skripta Media Creative publisher told the ins and outs process of publishing in Indonesia. In Indonesia, the number of publisher reached 1,328 publishers, but in fact the number of publications in Indonesia was very low, according to the data from the National Library, the number of ISBN in 2014 reached 44.327. It meant that the number of publications in Indonesia was still lower than other countries, such as Japan which publish 82.589 and India 90.000 titles in 2013.
Rasta mentioned criticism of Taufik Ismail, that the current generation was 'myopic in reading and paralyzed in writing.’ He explained that reading interest is still low because the culture of reading has not been realized yet among the community. In addition, it was also influenced by a lack of qualified reading text. While the low of interest in writing was influenced by the writing culture, low knowledge on procedure of writing and publishing and wrong assumption about the world of writing and publishing. Actually, the author reputation is worth only 10% (comparison in the table), it means that, the beginners get opportunity to publish a book! Note: (grading standard in publishing: editorial 10%, prospect of market 50%, content 30%, reputation of the author 10%).
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All About Books
and Publishing
Omah Limasan, Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Books are easily found around us. Since our childhood we always meet books, from a form of textbooks or lectures, novels, magazines, dictionaries, encyclopedias, holy bible, comics and other forms. The existence of books and their benefits should be balanced with the interest in reading and writing. Moreover for students, the intellectual life of student is shown by his/her habit of reading and writing.
Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta as an institution to serve students studying in Yogyakarta encouraged the growth of reading and writing habit among students through a forum, namely All about Books and Publishing, presenting Triasmana Wirasta, an editor and practitioners of publication. He was also an alumnus of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta. Rasta, commonly called, who has been long working in publishing, provided an overview of the ins and outs of writing and publishing, so that students are motivated and learn to improve their quality of writing even able to publish a book.
The forum was held at Omah Limasan on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 hosted by Trustha Rembaka, S.Th., the coordinator of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta and attended by more than twenty participants. It began with introduction and an ice breaker game of jumbled cards that contain step by step on how to publish a book. Each participant was also invited to 'dream' about what will he/she write.
Triasmana Wirasta working at Skripta Media Creative publisher told the ins and outs process of publishing in Indonesia. In Indonesia, the number of publisher reached 1,328 publishers, but in fact the number of publications in Indonesia was very low, according to the data from the National Library, the number of ISBN in 2014 reached 44.327. It meant that the number of publications in Indonesia was still lower than other countries, such as Japan which publish 82.589 and India 90.000 titles in 2013.
Rasta mentioned criticism of Taufik Ismail, that the current generation was 'myopic in reading and paralyzed in writing.’ He explained that reading interest is still low because the culture of reading has not been realized yet among the community. In addition, it was also influenced by a lack of qualified reading text. While the low of interest in writing was influenced by the writing culture, low knowledge on procedure of writing and publishing and wrong assumption about the world of writing and publishing. Actually, the author reputation is worth only 10% (comparison in the table), it means that, the beginners get opportunity to publish a book! Note: (grading standard in publishing: editorial 10%, prospect of market 50%, content 30%, reputation of the author 10%).
Rasta’s simple and clear explanation was able to attract participants’ attention. Since the beginning they followed the session enthusiastically and full of curiosity, even it encouraged participants to start writing their experiences. ‘Let’s write a book! Because a book will encourage us to dare dreaming, to arouse energy and spirit and enable us and the readers to do something. So, from now, not be afraid to write!’ he concluded and ended the session. (TRU).
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
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EXPLORING SUMBA
DESCRIPTION
A program of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta which sends students, activists of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta to Sumba. They will share their knowledge and skills to students and young people in Sumba
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED
Doing interaction with students (discussing actual topics)
Giving help in learning to build and manage networks
Share knowledge and skills that can be applied in Sumba
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS
active participant of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta
Come from other than Sumba
Propose application and presentation
Following the debriefing session
Statement of commitment
EXTRA
Available for 6 paticipants in 2016
In Sumba is approximately 30 days
Further information please contact:
Trustha Rembaka, S.Th (081392772211)
or visit
Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta
Jln. Tamansiswa, Nyutran MG II / 1565 C,
Yogyakarta
Monday, 22 February 2016
by adminstube
The training started with an opening worship delivered by Fred Keith Hutubessy S.Si. (Theol), Gadjah Mada University post graduate student of peace studies. He illustrated that not every Indonesian people enjoy development, especially those who live in eastern part of Indonesia, even though this country very rich with various kinds of agricultural products. What really happened? Have young people understood the desparity of the development?
Two facilitators who experienced in works and struggles against injustice were invited to this training in order to equip participants with new insight, knowledge and networks. They were Rev. Paulus Hartono, M. Min (MCC - GKMI) who shared practical experiences of GKMI how to struggle against injustice through cultural ways and Haryati Pancaputri, SH, the director of YAPHI Surakarta, that shared experiences of LPH YAPHI fight for justice through legal affairs.
Based on the goals of the training, Yohanes Dian Alpasa, the field coordinator of the training said, "Participants were able to retell the content they have got. It can be seen from the dynamics of the groups and their presentations. It means that they have achieved the cognitive level as one of the training indicators".
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Injustice:
What Young People Can Do?
Christians and Social Justice Training
At Wisma Bukit Hermon, Karanganyar, Central Java
Injustice and young people? Two interesting points, even this title will challeng every young people to do something toward injustice occured in daily life. What can young people do in such situation if they are inexperienced and lack of networks? This three-days training of Stube-HEMAT helped students and young people to reveal, analyze and find new inspiration to do something.
The training started with an opening worship delivered by Fred Keith Hutubessy S.Si. (Theol), Gadjah Mada University post graduate student of peace studies. He illustrated that not every Indonesian people enjoy development, especially those who live in eastern part of Indonesia, even though this country very rich with various kinds of agricultural products. What really happened? Have young people understood the desparity of the development?
A training module contained ten biblical figures who fought for justice in their time as Joseph, Sifra and Pua, Moses, Joshua, Elijah, Elisha, Amos, Jeremiah, Vashti and Cyrus became the inspiring story for participants and became interesting discussion topic in Focus Group Discussion (FGD) session. The story of the braves with all consequences, risks and impacts of their struggle. Participants were reminded to recall their spirit of Christianity based on the Bible. It will encourage the participants to fight for justice.
The training was attended by many students from various campuses in Yogyakarta, such as STPMD APMD, ITY, UAJY, UST, LPP, STAK Marturia and UMBY. Thirty nine students participated in this training with 13 female and 26 male participants. Most of them came from outside the Java, such as Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sumba, Alor, Flores, Papua and Southeast Mollucas. All participants were very enthusiastic to join the events from Friday (19/02/16) until Sunday (21/02/16).
Two facilitators who experienced in works and struggles against injustice were invited to this training in order to equip participants with new insight, knowledge and networks. They were Rev. Paulus Hartono, M. Min (MCC - GKMI) who shared practical experiences of GKMI how to struggle against injustice through cultural ways and Haryati Pancaputri, SH, the director of YAPHI Surakarta, that shared experiences of LPH YAPHI fight for justice through legal affairs.
Based on the goals of the training, Yohanes Dian Alpasa, the field coordinator of the training said, "Participants were able to retell the content they have got. It can be seen from the dynamics of the groups and their presentations. It means that they have achieved the cognitive level as one of the training indicators".
The highest expectation of the training is when participants understand such issue, they will able to share their knowledge to others. At the Follow-Up session, participants were devided into five groups. Commonly each group planned to hold group discussion at campus, christians students fellowship, student community as the multiplication of knowledge. Participants were also motivated to interact with local community where they live in order to avoid injustice on them. (SAP).
Saturday, 13 February 2016
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Agus Wahyudi explained if alcoholic beverage distribution is prohibited in Indonesia, black market will happen and be more dangerous because the materials used are illegal and risky for the consumers. While Priyambodo added, the materials used in traditional alcoholic beverages manufacture were natural products, such as noni and palm trees. Manufacturers did not use hazardous substances. So far there was no report that drinking ‘tuak’ (name of traditional alcoholic beverage) causes death, but so far, drinking 'oplosan' (mixed beverages) causes death. The incident above gave impact to farmers who produce traditional beverages, as it is the way they earn for daily needs.
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Farmer, Culture and ‘Tuak’
Public discussion on Alcoholic Beverage
In the beginning of February, Yogyakarta was shocked by news of some death persons after consuming alcoholic beverage mixed with various substances. The latest information stated 26 people died and two of them were female students from Ternate who found died in their boarding house. It drove a students group, called Freedom Society to conduct a public discussion on alcoholic beverage from upstream to downstream, titled "Assessing the Draft of Law on Prohibition of Alcoholic Beverages Based on Social, Economy and Cultural Perspective". The event was held on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the auditorium of Faculty of Philosophy, Gadjah Mada University.
Refered to many problems arose from the danger of alcoholic beverages, the Indonesian House of Representative initiated a draft on prohibition of alcoholic beverages. Unfortunately, the draft could not be discussed at that moment because none of the facilitators invited was from House of Representatives. Many participants attended the discussion, at least 120 participants from various campuses. Several guest speakers invited were from academic figures and activists, such as:
- Reymond Michael M (a researcher on Anthropology, University of Indonesia),
- Adi Christianto (Forum of Farmers and Manufacturers of Fermented Beverages),
- Agus Wahyudi (Institute of Justice),
- Priyambodo (UPKM/Community Development (CD) Bethesda).
Each speaker explained different issues. Reymond Michael M, opened the discussion by three questions: Who? Drink what? Where? Based on the three questions, it’s found that drinking ‘Cap Tikus’ (a kind of alcoholic beverage) in the eastern part of Indonesia is a local culture, which cannot be separated from the society. In Manado, traditional producers of alcoholic beverages ‘Cap Tikus’ sell their products not only to public as beverages, but also to manufacture of pharmaceuticals, hospitals and even abroad. Most people in Manado and Tuban (East Java) drink ‘Cap Tikus’, wine or liquor for energy supplement before going to work and for restoring energy before they take a rest, to be fresh when they wake up. Finaly it comes a joke, drinking one glass is for blood supplement, two glasses makes high blood pressure and three glasses means spilling blood.
Agus Wahyudi explained if alcoholic beverage distribution is prohibited in Indonesia, black market will happen and be more dangerous because the materials used are illegal and risky for the consumers. While Priyambodo added, the materials used in traditional alcoholic beverages manufacture were natural products, such as noni and palm trees. Manufacturers did not use hazardous substances. So far there was no report that drinking ‘tuak’ (name of traditional alcoholic beverage) causes death, but so far, drinking 'oplosan' (mixed beverages) causes death. The incident above gave impact to farmers who produce traditional beverages, as it is the way they earn for daily needs.
All guest speakers delivered the material well, however, no competent speaker who conveyed the draft, so the impacted people cannot express their opinion. As the conclusion, the government should really examine the impact of this law and offer solution for those who work in traditional alcoholic beverages industry. Hopefully, this report will enrich our knowledge. (SAP)
Saturday, 13 February 2016
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Lenna, a student from West Kalimantan, invited participants to stand and sing a song ‘Tetap Setia’ (be faithful) and then continued with introduction. The students of Janabadra University were very plural because they came from many different regions, such as Papua, Kalimantan, Sumatera, Sulawesi, Maluku and Nusa Tenggara.
"Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta as an institution giving coaching and student-oriented development for students from various places in Indonesia who are studying in Yogyakarta, could be an option for you to have activities. Some students of Janabadra University were also activist of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta and got opportunity to develop themselves and got opportunity to know other areas. They were Sofia who has researched mountain salt in Krayan, North Borneo and Herga from Dobo, Southeast Maluku who was sent to Sumba to socialize the importance of having personal identity, "said Trustha.
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Loyal to the Commitment
Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta with
Hosana Alabare’ Community
Two dozens of students rushed to campus of Janabadra University, Yogyakarta. What was on? It turned out that on Friday, February 12, 2016 Christian Student Activity Unit ‘Hosana Alabare’ held a student fellowship at campus 2 UJB in Timoho, Yogyakarta.
Lenna, a student from West Kalimantan, invited participants to stand and sing a song ‘Tetap Setia’ (be faithful) and then continued with introduction. The students of Janabadra University were very plural because they came from many different regions, such as Papua, Kalimantan, Sumatera, Sulawesi, Maluku and Nusa Tenggara.
The fellowship reflection was delivered by Trustha Rembaka, S.Th with a theme ‘Loyal to the commitment’, taken from Jeremiah 35: 1-19 telling about the life of the Rechabites who stayed in the land of Israel. They kept the message of their ancestors to live in camp, breed cattle, not drinking wine, no farming and no house building. They committed to the message. Their loyalty was considered by God and they would serve the Lord a long time. Different attitude was shown by people of Israel at that time who ignored God's command to live in obedience and hope in God, to be fair and not oppress other people.
Related with loyalty and commitment of students, with their presence in Yogyakarta to study, students were invited to remember the moment when they departed from their home town to Yogyakarta. What was their commitment? Shall the commitment remained strong in the hearts and minds up to now?
When arriving in Yogyakarta, students were tempted by many offers of facilities, such as places of entertainment, recreation, sightseeing and other activities. Do they keep the spirit of learning and study well or just graduate and do not care about the quality of study or even worse, fail! As happened in Yogyakarta, several students died in vain because of mixed alcoholic beverage. There are many options actualy, but the ‘decision-maker’ is ourselves. Considering the loyalty of the Rechabites to the commitment, it will be the same that the Lord always blesses students who remain faithful to the commitment to learn and develop themselves.
"Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta as an institution giving coaching and student-oriented development for students from various places in Indonesia who are studying in Yogyakarta, could be an option for you to have activities. Some students of Janabadra University were also activist of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta and got opportunity to develop themselves and got opportunity to know other areas. They were Sofia who has researched mountain salt in Krayan, North Borneo and Herga from Dobo, Southeast Maluku who was sent to Sumba to socialize the importance of having personal identity, "said Trustha."Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta has a variety of activities, please know yourself and your interests. Then, upgrade yourself through training that is offered. One point to measure one’s quality is his/her loyalty to the commitment to learn and self-develop," he closed the fellowship and socialization of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta. (TRU)
Note:
Hosana Alabare is a Christian Student Fellowship of Janabadra University
Monday, 8 February 2016
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Rest in Peace, Buddy
A Book Review at Togamas Bookstore
‘Mati Baik-baik, Kawan’ – (Rest In Peace, Buddy) is the main theme proposed by Social Movement Institute (SMI), Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta, Tribunjogja and Togamas Bookstore in monthly Book Review on February 6, 2016 at Togamas Bookstore, Yogyakarta. This discussion presented Martin Aleida, Katrin Bandel and Pastor Baskara T. Wardaya, SJ as guest speakers and Vicky Tri Samekto as the moderator. They reviewed ‘Mati Baik-baik, Kawan (Rest in Peace, Buddy), a short story compilation written by Martin Aleida.
As a writer, Martin Aleida said that this short story compilation is an experience portrait taken from an angle of witness and victim of the politics tragedy in 1965. Started from the title, Katrin Bandel as literary critics commented that 'rest in peace' is one condition in which one is truly ready to face death. Post-tragedy in 1965 many people died tragically, without proper treatment, decent funeral, chanting, mourners and wreaths. Such condition was called social death, because many deaths were caused by personal revenge. This situation is captured and presented by Martin Aleida in his short story compilation.
This book of stories compilation is very honest, even evoke empathy. Ironically, after New Order era, the writing themes on sexuality or urban community became trend and sort writings as Martin Aleida’s was away from the mainstream topic. Katrin Bandel thought that it was a poor condition, and it is important for us to encourage and appreciate such writing of Martin Aleida.
Pastor Baskara, SJ gave his opinion that the story is true stories of those who suffered and were the victims of political tragedy in 1965. The book is a literary work and also humane, touching, evocative and questioning on human existence. Pastor Baskara also explained the historical context of Martin Aleida’s angle, that the period of the 1950s was important phase influencing political situation in Indonesia. However, this period rarely got attention, eventhough in 1950 many important moment in Indonesian’s history happened, such as the change of federal state into republic, the first democratic election, the host of Asian-African Conference and even Agrarian Law was released at the end 1950.
During the president Sukarno period voicing democracy and anti-foreign capital, there was other political effort to hinder. The cold war between the West and the East was in turmoil. The Eastern Block initiated by Uni Soviet used art as a tool of propaganda in order to socialize government’s idea about people participation. The method has proven succeed in Eastern Europe, Africa and some Asian countries.
Then, the Western block initiated by USA also socialized abstract art movement as a counter for Soviet’s. This block emphasized on movement that persuaded people to think elite, capitalistic, anti-socialist and apart from social reality. Art should express art itself, should be separated from social and political tends, not to affiliate with political movement.
Those ways were not just an effort to eliminate people, but also wipe out critical thought. The clash between two poles of art influenced much to the development of art and literature in Indonesia, especially between LEKRA (People's Cultural Institute) and Manikebu (Manifestation of Culture).
One thought for us, what literary and art will be benefit for in humanity context. Finally, it is free choice for you. (Piaf).
Friday, 5 February 2016
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Christianity and
Social Justice
Goals:
- Participants as modern Christians known as a world leader or leading the fight against social injustice.
- Participants are able to define "social justice" clearly and find the biblical principles related to social justice.
- Participants are able to develop a strong position in social action by the authorities, especially concerning social problems today.
Participants: 30 people
Friday - Sunday, February 19 – 21, 2016
At Wisma Retreat Bukit Hermon
Karangpandang, Karanganyar, Central Java
Contributions Rp 25.000,00
(Materials, accommodation and transport subsidies)
contact the team Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta
or visit our Secretary
Jln. Tamansiswa, Nyutran MG II / 1565C
Yogyakarta 55151
Wednesday, 3 February 2016
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Book review is an activity for students of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta to learn book, sharpen analytical and skills to express opinion.
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The students’ life is filled up with many intellectual activities, where cognitive, affective and psychomotor aspects harmonize and develop into a mature person.
Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta as a self-development program oriented to students from various places in Indonesia who are studying in Yogyakarta facilitate students with various activities, one of them is ‘book review’
Book review is an activity for students of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta to learn book, sharpen analytical and skills to express opinion.Book review is held once a month, on the second Friday.
Are you interested??
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Jln. Tamansiswa, Nyutran MG II / 1565 C
Yogyakarta 55151
Saturday, 30 January 2016
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Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta as an institution mentoring students studying in Yogyakarta held a socialization to community or students group. One of them was Association of Students from East Sumba in Yogyakarta (Hipmasty) on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta’s secretariat. The meeting was started at 17:45 and attended by twelve participants, consisting of seven new participants and five students who were activists of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta. Trustha Rembaka, S.Th as the coordinator of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta opened the session by inviting participants to play game 'communi-word'. The rule of the game requires one participant to mention one word and the next participant mention a word which started from the last letter spoken by previous participant. This game requires concentration, quick response and rich vocabulary. During the game, the atmosphere seemed very cheerful and all participants played happily.
The next session was the introduction of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta. Trustha played a video of Stube-HEMAT and its activities. Furthermore, he explained the institution of Stube-HEMAT and activities carried out during 2015, such as training, local exposure, exploring Sumba. In 2016, Stube-HEMAT offered opportunities for three students to become participants of local exposure and six students for exploring Sumba.
Stube-HEMAT, as a forum for alternative activities for students opened opportunities to learn particular topics which were not learned in their campus. Students were encouraged to identify themselves and to recognize their potency and to be smart to choose activities that support his/her potency.
Rudi, one of the participants studying Sociology at Atmajaya University, Yogyakarta said, "I am as the representative of our organization, thank to Stube for the invitation and feel so impressed by the hospitality. First of all, I really appreciate this invitation because this is the first time for me to attend a meeting like this. Commonly other institutions usualy distinguish their spiritual activities and social ones, while Stube-HEMAT combines both.
Putry studying in Mathematics Education of Sarjana Wiyata University added, "Formerly, I participated in Stube because of invitation from Frans and I asked him many questions about Stube and its activities. Finally, I decided to join the training, Global Education training. I was so happy because during the training I met various speakers, developed myself and shared knowledge to other friends. It encouraged me to join other activities of Stube. Because of Stube-HEMAT, I have chances to meet many capable people."
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Open Interaction
Share Inspiration
Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta with HIPMASTY
(local student organization)
At Omah Limasan, January 29, 2016
Human is known as homo homini socius, social creature that needs interaction with others. No difference with human, an institution consisting of human beings, needs interaction with other institutions. It is what Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta has done by opening relationship with various institutions, student communities and many other association.
Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta as an institution mentoring students studying in Yogyakarta held a socialization to community or students group. One of them was Association of Students from East Sumba in Yogyakarta (Hipmasty) on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta’s secretariat. The meeting was started at 17:45 and attended by twelve participants, consisting of seven new participants and five students who were activists of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta. Trustha Rembaka, S.Th as the coordinator of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta opened the session by inviting participants to play game 'communi-word'. The rule of the game requires one participant to mention one word and the next participant mention a word which started from the last letter spoken by previous participant. This game requires concentration, quick response and rich vocabulary. During the game, the atmosphere seemed very cheerful and all participants played happily.
The next session was the introduction of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta. Trustha played a video of Stube-HEMAT and its activities. Furthermore, he explained the institution of Stube-HEMAT and activities carried out during 2015, such as training, local exposure, exploring Sumba. In 2016, Stube-HEMAT offered opportunities for three students to become participants of local exposure and six students for exploring Sumba.
Stube-HEMAT, as a forum for alternative activities for students opened opportunities to learn particular topics which were not learned in their campus. Students were encouraged to identify themselves and to recognize their potency and to be smart to choose activities that support his/her potency.
Rudi, one of the participants studying Sociology at Atmajaya University, Yogyakarta said, "I am as the representative of our organization, thank to Stube for the invitation and feel so impressed by the hospitality. First of all, I really appreciate this invitation because this is the first time for me to attend a meeting like this. Commonly other institutions usualy distinguish their spiritual activities and social ones, while Stube-HEMAT combines both.
Putry studying in Mathematics Education of Sarjana Wiyata University added, "Formerly, I participated in Stube because of invitation from Frans and I asked him many questions about Stube and its activities. Finally, I decided to join the training, Global Education training. I was so happy because during the training I met various speakers, developed myself and shared knowledge to other friends. It encouraged me to join other activities of Stube. Because of Stube-HEMAT, I have chances to meet many capable people.""So, as long as all of you are in the same city with Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta, please manage your time wisely so you can join many activities and its services. When we interact with people from various backgrounds we will find inspiration and new experiences," explained Sarloce Apang, one of Stube-HEMAT work team closing the meeting. (SAP)
Saturday, 23 January 2016
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The service ended at 8.30 PM and continued by Indah, team of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta to introduce the institution and its activites. Indah told that Stube HEMAT is an institution which serves students to know the social issues and facilitates them to have experiences with exposure activities in order to plunge into reality and understand the problems happened in society. For those coming from regions outside of Java, Stube-HEMAT offered a chance for going home to do certain activities, such as work orientation, local potency mapping or observe local problem. The program called Local Exposure may be done during the semester break. For those who are interested in having new experience, Stube-HEMAT provides a program to explore Sumba. The participants will share their knowledge for students in Sumba.
In fact, this program was new for the participants and some of them were interested to join the program. The problem they face was their system of their campus. If they fail one subject, they must repeat it next two semesters. It means that they have to wait one year. For those who already have finished theory will be more flexible to join.
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Bread For All
Socialization of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta
at Christian Students fellowship of LPP
on January 22, 2016
How interesting attending the Christian student fellowship at campus LPP! They opened the fellowship with a fun game. The game tested group’s teamwork and vigilance. The winner was the group which collected more rubber band within ten seconds, while the loser was punished. The punishment was asking one member of the group to act as a mirror and another one to act as a person who dresses up. The dressing-up person showed style when dressing up and the mirror-person should immitated the gestures.
At 6.40 PM the fellowship started. Formerly, 25 person arrived but most of them were men. During the session the participants reached to 36 participants. They joined seriously the worship led by Jonatan, a student of Magister of Theology at Duta Wacana Christian University. He was invited by the committee of PMK to serve fellowship.
The message delivered in that afternoon was about ‘new life in the lord’ taken from 2 Corinthians 4: 1-6; 13-15; and 2 Corinthians 5: 1, which told about a new life begins when we have a firm faith in Jesus. A strong faith will determine your future lives, because faith makes you brave and doubt make us afraid.
The service ended at 8.30 PM and continued by Indah, team of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta to introduce the institution and its activites. Indah told that Stube HEMAT is an institution which serves students to know the social issues and facilitates them to have experiences with exposure activities in order to plunge into reality and understand the problems happened in society. For those coming from regions outside of Java, Stube-HEMAT offered a chance for going home to do certain activities, such as work orientation, local potency mapping or observe local problem. The program called Local Exposure may be done during the semester break. For those who are interested in having new experience, Stube-HEMAT provides a program to explore Sumba. The participants will share their knowledge for students in Sumba.
In fact, this program was new for the participants and some of them were interested to join the program. The problem they face was their system of their campus. If they fail one subject, they must repeat it next two semesters. It means that they have to wait one year. For those who already have finished theory will be more flexible to join.Whoever are interested to join the program can contact Stube-HEMAT in facebook address: Humas Stube, or read blog at stubehemat.blogspot.com, or send a message via email: stubehemat@yahoo.com. Hopefully, this program may be a blessing as a bread for all students who need it, who need to be shaped, who need to know the network, experience and the world outside campus.
The fellowship ended and closed with blessings. (SAP)
Wednesday, 13 January 2016
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A Reflection of Plurality
and Intolerance in Yogyakarta
January 11, 2016 at hall of Ministry of Religion
Yogyakarta Province
Wahid Institute noted that Yogya was on the second rank of intolerant region throughout 2014 – 2015. Violence in the name of religion occurred in several places. Of course, this violent incidents were related with the tag-line of Yogya as 'The City of Tolerance'. However, the observers of harmony were not keep silent. They responded and did some actions to maintain and strengthen peace and harmony in Yogyakarta.
On Monday, January 11, 2016, three institutions covering Dian Interfidei, Independent Journalist Alliance (AJI) and Ministry of Religion held a reflection together held at hall of Ministry of Religion. Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta with students and youth groups, community groups, and other organizations in Yogyakarta area attended the meeting. They came and listened the explanation delivered by three speakers.
The first speaker was Tommy Apriando (the coordinator of the Advocacy Division AJI Yogyakarta). The second speaker was Prof. Noorhaidi Hasan, Ph.D (Expert on Islamic Law and Terrorism). The third speaker was Agung Supriyono, SH, the head of Politic & National Unity Yogyakarta.
Tommy Apriando revealed that public media gave big interest in the life and harmony of society so disruption and violence became the main topic. Tommy admitted that editor of a media is always careful in his reports. The published information should avoid hatred and misperceptions among community. Because of this prudence, for some reasons, the reports were not aired or published in public media. It was an answer for a question asking about media reports on religious violence.
Prof. Noorhaidi Hasan told his experience when he studied in Netherlands. There was no discrimination of religion. After he came back to Indonesia, his son has been able to identify neighbors based on their religion easily. Prof. Noorhaidi appreciated a plan to delete religion column in any administrative bureaucracy. The interesting point was a hope towards state law officers. According to him, violence should not happen in the private sphere. Violence action if it is necessary should only be done by the state officer (police) for the sake of public order. The police’s duty is to enforce the law. Freedom of religion is already guaranteed by State Act, the police are entitled to take actions (law enforcement) to secure the situation. If there is violence, it is the police time to act.
Politic & National Unity bureau of Yogyakarta province mapped that 3.7 million residents of Yogyakarta do activities in various fields. Yogyakarta magnetizes people to live here. The increase population will also lead the increase of the risk of crime if it is not be anticipated. The program activities of Politic & National Unity bureau covers advocacy and mediation in religious life in DIY.
The last session, the police officer gave response and admitted that their firmness need to be improved. Police has many cases that should be handled, because police's duty covers all lines of life.
Those are the life of our plurality. We all hope that it will be well-maintained and become the basis for harmony in Yogyakarta and Indonesia in the big scope. However, friendliness and interaction among people will be the effective way to defuse tension and radicalism in interreligious relationship. (YDA).
Monday, 11 January 2016
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Many reused bottles of 1.5 litre bottle was arranged neatly to form a pyramid. The luminescence of multicolor lights flickered bonded this structure. Apparently, this bottles structure was intended as Christmas tree, the icon of Christmas celebration. What a unique and creative style of students who study environment to reuse bottle litter.
On Saturday, January 9, 2016, ITY campus hall became serene during the worship and more solemn when Rev. Sarlin Riri delivered the words of God. She said that peace needed no complex steps. Making peace was like what Mother Theresa has commanded, ‘go home and love your family!’ The world was lack of love. Wars broke everywhere. Many debates and disputes occured. Food crisis and the raising price of basic commodities happened recently.
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Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta
Ecumenical Christmas Celebration of
Christian Students Fellowship
at Yogyakarta Institute of Technology
Many reused bottles of 1.5 litre bottle was arranged neatly to form a pyramid. The luminescence of multicolor lights flickered bonded this structure. Apparently, this bottles structure was intended as Christmas tree, the icon of Christmas celebration. What a unique and creative style of students who study environment to reuse bottle litter.A song ‘Joy to the world’ accompanied Rev. Sarlin Riri and Mr. Paskalis, the advisory of PMK ITY entering the worship room. Pricil and Tina, two students of ITY conducted as the master of ceremony of the event. Both were the activists of Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta.
Mr Paskalis opened his speech with a question: Why God comes into family? Because a family is a ‘house of Lord,’ in which goodness is expected to begin. This youth fellowship is also a family. Such speech was delivered to respond the Christmas theme, ‘Family In Fellowship’, living together as a family of God.
On Saturday, January 9, 2016, ITY campus hall became serene during the worship and more solemn when Rev. Sarlin Riri delivered the words of God. She said that peace needed no complex steps. Making peace was like what Mother Theresa has commanded, ‘go home and love your family!’ The world was lack of love. Wars broke everywhere. Many debates and disputes occured. Food crisis and the raising price of basic commodities happened recently.Life should be filled with good mind, behavior and all good things. Unfortunately, people even often curse one to another. In this room we were praising the Lord together, but we hate each other outside. When did goodness happen if this situation continued? Living together is not just a matter of fulfilling hunger and daily needs but also how to share. Commonly a new life may be symbolized in new clothes but the utmost important is the new spirit. Living together as God's family is a will to share what we have.
Sharing means mutual enhance life. Philippians 2:1-3 says that we become perfect without any conflict, one heart-like-mind, one love, one soul and one purpose. Hebrews 10: 24-25, reminds us in order to build good things we should not away from a fellowship. The Christian Student Fellowship (PMK) is a partnership of mutual respect and listen each other. We must learn how to live better to invite God to us.
Rev. Riri ended the sermon with a recommendation to the audience to change the 'mindset' or the perception to others and to God that our fellow is our co-workers to serve God.
This Christmas ceremony was continued by Christmas celebration featuring various song and speeches. At least two hundred students attending the ceremony felt blessing through the sermon. Thank you for inviting Stube-HEMAT and we hope that PMK keeps to have positive activity for students. (YDA).
Friday, 1 January 2016
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Stube-HEMAT Yogyakarta
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