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Independence Day: A Different Year for Indonesia

What Remains of Reformasi in Today’s Indonesia

Aug 17

Independence Day: A Different Year for Indonesia

Aug 17

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Unchained Melodies: A Symphony of Self-Discovery

Life has a way of serving up curveballs that challenge us to rethink our preconceived notions of what it means to be successful.

Mar 31, 2023

Unchained Melodies: A Symphony of Self-Discovery

Mar 31, 2023

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Foreign Aid and Its Unintended Consequences | Book Review

Aid’s hidden pitfalls: Koch’s insightful revelation.

Oct 31, 2023

Foreign Aid and Its Unintended Consequences | Book Review

Oct 31, 2023

How I Became a ‘Nice’ Javanese by Letting Go of Being ‘Nice’

Crossing the river and expectations, I learned that finding myself meant letting go of being ‘nice’.

1d ago

How I Became a ‘Nice’ Javanese by Letting Go of Being ‘Nice’

1d ago

Why Do Supernatural Figures Haunt Us?

Understanding ghosts through society’s lens.

6d ago

Why Do Supernatural Figures Haunt Us?

6d ago

SNL, Satire, and the Spirit of Democracy

How satire sheds light on free expression: an Indonesian perspective.

Oct 30

SNL, Satire, and the Spirit of Democracy

Oct 30

Finding Stability in Change: How Traditional Markets Anchor My Memories

Oct 23

Finding Stability in Change: How Traditional Markets Anchor My Memories

Oct 23

What Really Goes Wrong in Evaluating Aid Projects?

In the first years I worked in the aid sector, I was part of a team implementing development projects. I was always excited when evaluation…

Jun 3

What Really Goes Wrong in Evaluating Aid Projects?

Jun 3

A Tale of Two Eids: Tradition, Transformation, and the Indonesian Spirit

Eid al-Fitr, also known as Idul Fitri or Lebaran locally, is just around the corner, marking a period of festivity and forgiveness. In…

Apr 4

A Tale of Two Eids: Tradition, Transformation, and the Indonesian Spirit

Apr 4

Ramadan Rhythms in Jakarta: From Sidang Isbat to Ngabuburit

Observing “hilal”, credit: Kompas.id

Mar 11

Ramadan Rhythms in Jakarta: From Sidang Isbat to Ngabuburit

Mar 11

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Mother & aid practitioner 🌏 | Exploring cultural bridges 🌐, aid industry insights 🔍, and cherishing life's simple pleasures 🌸

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