We are extremely proud and grateful to have worked alongside Happy Hearts Indonesia in building and realizing the vision for Paud Al Hasanah. From the very beginning of the project to the emotional and inspiring opening ceremony, Happy Hearts Indonesia showed unwavering commitment and passion for improving children's lives through education. Their team worked tirelessly to ensure that this school would be a safe, nurturing environment where children can dream, learn, and grow.
The collaboration was nothing short of amazing, as Happy Hearts Indonesia not only provided the resources but also shared our heart in wanting to make a lasting impact on the community. The smiles on the children's faces and the joy at the opening ceremony was a testament to the love and dedication that went into this project. We are deeply honored to have been part of this journey with such a caring and professional organization, and we look forward to seeing Paud Al Hasanah become a beacon of hope and opportunity for generations to come.
Thank you for the opportunity to experience this. I really have enjoyed the time spent with Happy Hearts team and the new friends I met.
Though I have not done much, I am happy to know what we did last June brings hope and joy to the families there and I want to do more of this going forward.
I hope Happy Hearts is always true to its mission and continues to spread the spirit and more good work in the future.
Again, thank you
Working at Happy Hearts Indonesia for nearly 3.5 years was one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. I was truly honored to be entrusted with the opportunity to lead and be involved in impactful projects that seek to work with and for the communities. Despite being a small but growing team, our ambitious goals and broad scope of work made every day exciting. From building schools in underserved communities to providing essential post-construction support, I witnessed firsthand the transformative power of our efforts. It was incredibly rewarding to contribute to initiatives that impact the lives of so many children and communities.
The trust and encouragement from my boss and colleagues fueled my passion and motivated me to give my best every day. As I move on from this amazing team, I will always be honored by what we accomplished together. I look forward to staying in touch as Happy Hearts Indonesia continues its vital mission to ensure equitable access to safe schools and improved quality of education for future generations. Wishing everyone the very best on this journey ahead! :)
- Astri
I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and hope that I can continue working with happy hearts indonesia.
The volunteer work was challenging in the right ways, insightful and overall very fun. Crafting a video for a campaign proved to be a little challenging but quite satisfying seeing the impact it can reach. I recommend this volunteer work for anyone as the crew guides you through many fun activities while teaching you many ways on how to make an impact on the world. Thank you, Happy Hearts Indonesia.
During my time at Happy Hearts Indonesia as a volunteer, I've learnt many things and had a lot of fun. We learnt about how to make a campaign, how to reach out to people and many other things.
Hello, My name is Mikaela and I am a member of the June -July 2024 Youth Volunteer Program for HHI. Since the beginning I've been greeted with very welcoming mentors and was provided with a very comfortable work space. They've given us many great insights on fundraising and an in depth background on what Happy Hearts Indonesia is doing to help out our communities in order to provide better futures for children in need. I have gained lots of new knowledge and experiences throughout this program and am very happy to be able to partake in this volunteering program.
By joining Happy Hearts Indonesia Volunteering program, i learn a lot of meaningful things, like how to do a fundraising campaign, how to make a content and i also had a lot of fun painting the murals in Paud Madani Akbar II, most importantly now i can be more aware of this problem in Indonesia and be more grateful with my conditions and all the things i have. Thank you Happy Hearts Indonesia
As an intern here, I felt the atmosphere and the work environment are very pleasure. Driving by my passion in enabling community empowered through rebuilding schools and widespread the activity to social media, I believe that my intern here will remarkable and leave a great legacy in escalating quality education. I really love to be part of Happy Hearts Indonesia!
Interning at Happy Hearts Indonesia has changed my life forever. Not only did I gain useful work experience but I learnt more about the realities that happen around us. Happy Hearts Indonesia has shown me the reality of education in Indonesia. Not only that, Happy Hearts Indonesia has also made a huge impact, not only on education but also on the environment by building an eco-friendly school made from recycled plastic materials. In addition, I had the opportunity to work with amazing people who work behind the scenes to ensure quality education in Indonesia.
I had no idea that my 5-month internship at Happy Hearts Indonesia would have such a profound impact on me, both personally and professionally. You may know Happy Hearts Indonesia for its work in providing quality education for children, but this non-profit organization goes beyond that. It works with a deep sense of purpose and aims to have a sustainable impact on every beneficiary, including the teachers, parents, and local communities.
The people at Happy Hearts Indonesia truly embody the organization's name, spreading happiness to Indonesian children and making everyone who works with them happy too! The people are also very supportive. They allowed me to develop my personal growth by entrusting me with real responsibilities and giving me enough space to contribute my ideas.
Wishing all the best for Happy Hearts Indonesia and the team to continuously make a bigger impact!
as a internship around 3 months in Happy Hearts Indonesia I have a lot of experience. I learn this NGO truely help a lot of children to get a decent school especially in East Nusa Tenggara, Lombok, and Java. Beyond that, HHI also rebuild library, provide every school for 5 years development, and provide volunteering programs. In 2023, HHI also offering block school to donors and I’m really like this program cuz we also can taking care with our an environmental.
I also saw the children look so happy and excited for their new school with decent furniture. Besides of that, HHI team’s real strong hard to looking for the donors. Let we help HHI to rebuild more schools, let be the part of changes makers to help the children to get a better future for their better life.
Throughout one and a half years, my experience at Happy Hearts Indonesia has been a transformative journey filled with personal and professional growth. The organization's dedication to its cause and the unforgettable experiences have made a lasting impact on me.
The organization's commitment to personal growth allowed me to enhance my professional skills through various events, while the remarkable teamwork and support from colleagues fostered a positive work atmosphere. Being part of impactful projects instilled a deep sense of fulfilment and purpose. I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Happy Hearts Indonesia's mission.
I am grateful for the skills I acquired and the invaluable relationships I formed. My time at Happy Hearts Indonesia will always hold a special place in my heart
I have had the privilege of being associated with Happy Hearts Indonesia, and I must say that their dedication and impact are truly remarkable. The organization's commitment to rebuilding schools and empowering communities is evident in every project they undertake. Their passion for creating a better future for children shines through in their tireless efforts.
Overall, Happy Hearts Indonesia is an organization that embodies compassion, resilience, and a genuine desire to make the world a better place. I am honored to be associated with them and wholeheartedly support their mission. Together, let's continue to uplift communities, rebuild schools, and create a brighter future for children in need
Being a volunteer in Happy Hearts has not only allowed me to meaningfully contribute to education in less fortunate areas and learn deeper about their situation as well as challenges, but also develop my skills as an advocate. I learnt how to create impactful campaigns, invite/gather more people to contribute, write strong articles, create social media content to spread awareness, and make surveys. The experience has been extremely memorable and I definitely would recommend to my juniors. The mentors are also knowlegeable and extremely patient in guiding us and always glad to help us whenever we have questions. They are even willing to have one-on-one meetings when you need one / struggle with certain tasks.
I was in the youth volunteer program and I had a very eye opening experience. I go to school in a private school in a sheltered building and I sometimes take things for granted until the HHI youth volunteer program. They showed us how the schools of unprivileged kids are in such poor conditions and how these kids are so lucky to still be in school. These people are changing lives, and not just for the underprivileged, but for the privileged too. This experience really humbled me and I strongly recommend you to register your kids to the youth volunteer program.
I would totally reccomend donating to this organisation because every single donation given is going to help rebuilding schools and none for themselves. They also have a program where youth volunteers can learn about campaigning, fundraising, and help write articles. It is an amazing experience and good for college resumès too! Thank you so much for this wonderful experience, plaese come to volunteer and donate!!
I had a really great and unique experience, it was none like any other volunteer program ive experienced. Definitely recommend it for any prospecting volunteers!
This was a great experience! Muraling the school with my friends was amazing! Learning about how education is like in Indonesia was a new way of thinking for me! 10/10 would reccomend!
I was a youth volunteer for 3 months here, and it was SO WORTH IT!!
It helped raise so much awareness and made me realize the problems in education.
10/10 would recommended. Send your kids to volunteer, its good for their college resume
It was a really great experience throughout 3 months. I'm really grateful for all the guidance that the mentors and staff at HHI has given us. I got to have fun and collaborate with others and would totally recommend this organization for anyone out there :v
Definitely can sharpen my skills to have more responsibility, and taught me on how to edit videos more properly. This program has rained my awareness towards people surrounding me, and the critical education thing in my country.
I am so grateful to work together with Happy Hearts Indonesia. We worked together for 4 Days at CAS CAMP and in every preparation before the camp, HHI is really accommodating. I really recommend this NGOs to you
As part of the ACS Jakarta CAS Project, rebuilding Paud Muhajirin School in Bogor has given me, for the first time, an opportunity to get associated with Happy Hearts Indonesia. I appreciate Mr. Lusman and his team for providing guidance for ACS students on the whole process of rebuilding a school, such as identifying an appropriate school, guiding them about fundraising, and preparing a proper timeline for completion of the project (Paud Muhajirin Bogor), etc. It was a life-long memorable experience not only for the CAS advisors but also for the students of ACS Jakarta. I am thankful to Happy Hearts Indonesia for providing a channel to reach out to the needy and also helping us to be a part of this noble cause. I look forward to having a long association with the Happy Heart.
Mr.Vara
When I saw the completed school building and the students' happy faces, I realized our pupils had accomplished something special and profound that would leave them with lifelong memories. Through this volunteer activity, our students realized that there are still many people in society who need our care and they have become more appreciative of what they have now. As one of the CAS advisor,It was great to see our students interacting with the local students in a friendly way. We appreciate Happy Heart for providing a platform and contributing to the growth of our children. THANK YOU! Happy Heart Indonesia.
It was my first experience to work with Happy Hearts Indonesia and it was also a privilege for me. I appreciate the work of Happy Hearts Indonesia in facilitating the ACS Students to contribute to education in Indonesia. The ACS Students were able to raise fund for building two wonderful classrooms of PAUD Muhajirin in Bogor and provide the students of PAUD Muhajirin with decent places for their learning. Happy Hearts had helped us to channel the fund raised to the proper beneficiary. What I also really like about Happy Hearts Indonesia is that they have plans to follow-up the school that have been built by providing trainings and personal developments for the teachers or the admin staffs with skills and knowledge to develop the school and ensure its sustainability. I hope Happy Hearts Indonesia continue to be channel of blessings to many schools especially those in remote places of Indonesia.
I would like to thank Happy Hearts Indonesia for all the guidance during our CAS Camp project in helping rebuild PAUD Muhajirin Barokah in Bogor. Throughout the entire process, Pak Lusman and his team was active in communicating with us both before and during the Camp, ensuring that all things went smoothly from the fundraising to the events planned on the day itself. In particular, communication was fast and efficient regarding how the actual 4-day camp could be planned. I am grateful to Happy Hearts Indonesia for providing our batch such an opportunity, working with our school every year, to benefit local communities.
It's such an amazing experience to be involved in one of Happy Heart's projects. Contributing something meaningful and beneficial to the community has been always a great thing to do. Not only it gives impact to the community itself, but most importantly to the contributor. I'm grateful that I have the opportunity to work together with ACS Jakarta students as one of the supervisors when we had a collaboration with Happy Heart. Seeing my students got immersed with the local community is my pride as a teacher. Thank you, Happy Heart!
Serving the community through Happy Hearts Indonesia has given me a memorable and meaningful time with our students and community. As an expat teacher here in Indonesia, giving a little of our time and effort to the community has given a lot of meaning to our stay here in Indonesia. Happy hearts is a very helpful and trustworthy organisations that serve as a bridge that provides service to the highest level. Dedicated and supported staff stayed and worked hard till the completion of the project. Our students learned a lot from this project and for sure remember this experience wherever they go.
On behalf of the 2021-2022 Grade 11 ACS Batch, I would like to express my utmost gratitude to the Happy Hearts Indonesia team for giving us the opportunity to help rebuild the PAUD Muhajirin Barokah School. Although the project leaders were intimidated by the scale of this large project, we were given ample guidance every step of the way by the HHI team. The HHI team were incredibly accommodating, attentive and patient throughout the 6 months where we have closely worked with them in this project. I am sure I speak on behalf of my entire batch that there are many valuable lessons and memories that we gained from this project that we will cherish forever. Thank you very much once again for providing us this path to self-improvement but most importantly allowing us to be apart of a project where we can help the youth of our local community by providing them with safe school environment.
The team behind Happy Hearts Indonesia consists of amazing people who truly put their hearts and souls into bringing a better future for children in need through education.
I’ve enjoyed working with them. They’re more than just colleagues, they’re my friends and my family. The working environment was very friendly, supportive, and positive that I felt like the office was my second home.
I feel like I’m always be a part of Happy Hearts Indonesia, because I believe in their cause and I trust the capable hands of those who work behind it.
I can tell you that Happy Hearts Indonesia is a great non profit for you to grow. I am as an intern, learned a lot here. All the team in Happy Hearts Indonesia are very supportive, kind-hearted, and we had a lot of fun while working.
Happy Hearts Indonesia has a very good and healthy work environment, I never once felt any hustle here. They really standing for a work-life balance.
As the youngest person at the office, I never feel like an exception, they really gather you together and be equal to each other. They taught me a lot about working field and explain me what to do with my job.
If you are looking for an intern position here, I really recommend you to work here with no think twice decision. Because joining Happy Hearts Indonesia will be a great decision you will ever made.
Happy Hearts Indonesia and my school (ACS Jakarta) has been working together for about 6 years now and each year, the grade 11s will help Happy Hearts Indonesia to build a school for children so that they can learn in a better environment. This year, we went to Bogor to build a school for students who were studying in a mosque. Even though we could only work for 2 days, It was still a great once in a lifetime experience for all of us since we were able to learn the importance of teamwork and respect and also experience the gratitude of the children that was seen through their smiling faces.
About a year ago, my friends and I started this small NGO called Build2Learn for the sake of a CAS project for high school, and we were put in touch with Happy Hearts Indonesia (HHI). We looked into past projects that HHI had completed and were astonished at their wide reach and great accomplishments. We had also talked to one of the board members and our advisor (both from HHI) and heard their stories about getting involved in volunteer and charity work. Not only were their stories heart-warming, but their cause was just and true. Over the couple of months that Build2Learn had raised money for a library in Sumba, Indonesia, HHI was unimaginably helpful. They provided the project, advice on fund raising, and resources that ultimately made our project a success. And while we had mainly started Build2Learn as a CAS project, HHI has definitely changed our motives. Our combined efforts and our partnership made us realize how important our work was. Yes, it is a CAS project, and, yes, we did experience personal gains. However, we learned as a collective that the presence of personal gain does not take away from the fact that people are still being supported -- that our work means so much more to others, more than we can possibly know. That library has not only helped students at the local middle school, but it has also served the community as a whole. And we believe that this will continue for decades to come. Thanks to Happy Hearts Indonesia, a community is enriched with a hub of knowledge and learning. Furthermore, they have taught us four young adults what it means to fight for others; we are now forever changed. They have inspired us and countless more to engage in humanitarian work and they have taught us to help one another. To me, personally, Happy Hearts Indonesia represents the hope humanity must keep strong; it represents the flame of billions to march forward in unison. We are forever grateful to Happy Hearts Indonesia for their incredible work and unrivaled support. We intend to come back and take up another project with HHI, but, even if we do not, we will certainly be continuing our mission as volunteers and donors some place else. Happy Hearts Indonesia has taught me that you can help anyone from anywhere, and taking up that responsibility is all one needs to do to incite great change. In the words of our school and in Happy Hearts' stead do we vow to be best for the world.
On 2020 together we rebuilt a school in Malaka, NTT. On 2021 we held a Make-A-Wish project together, to help the the children in need at PAUD Nurul Huda. We're really grateful and happy to be a part of this foundation, Happy Hearts Indonesia.
This was me and my teams (Build2Learn) first time working with Happy Hearts Indonesia and the experience far exceeded our expectations as my team's objective was to help build a library in order to help educate the less fortunate who live in the Sumba NTT region. In all we managed to raise over 160 million rupiah in building the Flos Carmeli school's library. There was not one experience that I preferred when working with this group and the general inclusion of their assistance was a big help to us and our efforts.
Doing an internship at Happy Hearts Indonesia has been a very valuable experience for me. The work that they do has greatly helped schools in need of a proper building to provide education for children in underdeveloped areas. Even the COVID-19 pandemic didn't stop HHI to continue providing education for the children in need, not only with school rebuilding but also with cleanliness and hygiene habits. They provide sanitation facilities and training for schools to help raise awareness about the importance of good hygiene, especially during the pandemic. I was also blessed with a very positive working environment and great mentors who always encouraged me to learn. Overall, I am thankful for the incredible opportunity and I wish HHI all the best for the future!
Earlier this year, I did a 6 months internship at Happy Hearts Indonesia. It was my first experience working in a non-profit organization and I couldn't have been luckier to be able to participate in a family-like work environment where everyone is dedicated to help the children in Indonesia to get better education.
From this experience, I was able to gain more insight on how education in Indonesia remain one of the main issues especially in the remote areas of the country and how HHI with its many projects is trying to resolve it by rebuilding schools.
Thank you very much Happy Hearts Indonesia for the opportunity, best of luck for all of the upcoming projects!
Happy Hearts Indonesia have a special part in my heart. I experienced great memories as I worked closely with Happy Hearts Indonesia for the past 3 years.
In 2017-2018, our Student Council started the fundraising project with Happy Hearts Indonesia, with a dream to rebuild a school in Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur.
Mr.Lusman, the Development Director of Happy Hearts Indonesia, has inspired our Student Council and made them motivated to do the fundraising event, called “A Heart to Help” or we nicknamed it as “H2H”.
On that day, they were able to collect more that 200 million during the fundraising event.
As they graduated, they passed on the legacy to their juniors to continue the dream to build the school in Kupang.
In 2018-2019, the next batch of Student Council carried on the legacy from their seniors. They were able to create another fundraising project called “Amity” – Art and Music for Charity. They were motivated to raise money in order to reach the target to build the school in Kupang. On that day, they were very proud to collect more that 130 million during the fundraising event. With that amount, they were able to fulfill the dream embraced by their seniors and made that dream comes true.
In 2019-2020, the dream did come true. The next batch of Student Council and student volunteers from Junior College 1 and 2, were able to go to Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur, to witness the history to rebuild PAUD Siloam, Asam Tiga. Our Dean and myself, together with the 13 students, we went to Kupang to do community service for 3 days 2 nights. The students were repainting the wall of the school while interacting with the local people and the children.
It was a heartwarming moment when we were welcomed by the villagers and they entertained us with their traditional dance, song and food. We could not forget the time when we stepped our feet at the site. We could not believe that the dream to rebuild a school did come true.
Until know, the Student Council and student volunteers still keep their memories in Kupang. It was an unforgettable moment, to see and witness that we were able to make a difference in a community.
Moreover, Happy Hearts has taught us to embrace the possibilities to reach out to those who are in needs, especially to bring the spark of hope for the next generation.
We hope Happy Hearts Indonesia will continue to inspire others, as it has inspired mine and the heart of our students.
Ms.Inggar Anggita
Head of Department, Student Development
Raffles Christian School, Pondok Indah Campus
I loved seeing the progress we (volunteer group) made in just a few hours, installing the paving blocks and painting the wall. And most importantly seeing the kids enjoying their activity in new classroom and proper playground is priceless..
While I was Dean-Principal at Raffles Christian School Pondok Indah Campus - I had the privilege to lead the school to complete the 2nd round of fund raising (the 1st round was completed prior to my arrival) for Happy Hearts (HH) to rebuild a preschool in Kupang NTT. Mr Lusman provided excellent support by gracing the event and came again to present the certificate of appreciation to the Student Council and received the raised amount from the Student Council. Along with the HOD in-charge of the project and Student Council members, I had the further privilege to travel to Kupang to complete the painting of the school. HH provided seamless support and coordination for the trip and its team on the ground took excellent care of us - from the moment we landed till the time we departed (they even made the effort to make a detour for purchase of babi sei!!). Thank you HH for all that your organization is doing to provide a better environment for students.
I own online shops and have been donating a portion of my sales monthly to Happy Hearts. After 1 year, I was informed that it was used to fund PAUD Nurul Huda in Tangerang.
Through out the process, Happy Hearts team kept sending frequent updates on the progress and once the construction was finished, they also held an Opening Ceremony and invited all donors.
I just could not contain my joy seeing the kids enjoying their new class rooms with colorful walls, new play ground with slide, brand new sets of chairs, tables, toys, and computers!
It was a precious experience and I look forward to rebuilding more schools with Happy Hearts.
PT BUMI Resources Tbk. on Happy Hearts Indonesia works.
After a selection process of schools in the greater Jakarta area and based on proposal from Happy Hearts Indonesia in 2018, PAUD Evitha Galuh in Tangerang area was chosen because the improper condition of the building to accommodate 70 students enrolled in this school. A small room of 20 square meters provided by the school manager is the only classroom that all students used in turn. The room itself is without proper ceiling and often caused students to endure extreme heat during the day. While roof leaks at several spots also interfere with learning activities in rainy season. In addition, students and teachers must also deal with the absence of sanitation facilities. This condition has driven BUMI to channel financial assistance for the improvement of PAUD Evitha Galuh.
BUMI funded the rebuilding of two new classrooms, a teacher`s room, library, dan two toilets. In addition, furniture and educational toys were provided for more effective learning activities. Since February 2019, PAUD Evitha Galuh reconstruction has been completed.
The second project in 2018 in collaboraton with HHI was the construction of four library in four target schools in Tangerang Regency. PAUD Harapan Bunda, PAUD Al-Mabrur, PAUD Taman Hati, and PAUD Dharma Pertiwi currently have a decent library. The libraries also equipped with book collections.
In 2019, as part of the disaster recovery program, BUMI in collaboration with HHI also conduct a reconstruction program for PAUD Mekar Harum, in Tegal Maja Village, Tanjung District, North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). BUMI trust that children in Tegal Maja Village would receive a better quality of education by the existence of the school, which indirectly fostered public awareness about the importance of early childhood education.
Happy Hearts Indonesia helped connect me and two other friends to a school they had just recently refurbished! Even in the quarantine period, Happy Hearts Indonesia was able to continue volunteering and helping underprivileged communities. I am so grateful to be apart of that process. Throughout the span of two weeks, we were able to tutor and teach English to the teachers at a local school in Tangerang. As teachers, we were amazed by the response of the students - they are eager and passionate about learning a new language. Overall, Happy Hearts Indonesia did a great job by connecting us with the school and providing us with the opportunity to share our knowledge!
PT Softex Indonesia has been teaming up with Happy Hearts Indonesia (HHI) since 2018. We have been working on school rebuilding project to take part in improving early childhood education in Indonesia.
During our cooperation, HHI shows professionalism and genuine passion in helping communities in needs with focus on children education.
HHI also raise the spirit of volunteering in Softex Indonesia’s employees who actively participates in the school rebuilding activities. We hope our continues collaboration is beneficial for improving the quality of education in Indonesia.
It was a wonderful experience to be involved in rebuilding 3 PAUDs at Karawang, Sidoarjo and Labuan Bajo. Happy Heart Indonesia give us (volunteers) an opportunity to rebuild school with our own hands and to interact with students, teachers and parents.
The very touching moment was when I saw the students smile and enthusiastic about their ‘new’ school.
Thank you Happy Heart Indonesia for making me realize that volunteering is fun.
Rebuilding schools, restoring hopes with Softex Care Club and Happy Heart Indonesia.
I did a 5-month internship at Happy Hearts Indonesia while preparing for my master degree. At my first day, I was awe-struck that the office was actually a regular house (some said it's 'Rumah Nenek') so the vibe here is casual. The whole team is always full of laugh, open, and passionate in what they have been doing.
Even though my role was focused on graphic design, I learnt a lot about how non-profit organization works and about the current education issues. With the guidance from my supervisor and the team, I experience it firsthand by visiting some PAUD and talking with the teachers there even though it's not my job as a Graphic Designer. HHI gave me the opportunity to experience the real process of school rebuilding.
Wishing you the best of luck, HHI Team! Keep rebuilding school :)
I am a teacher from Bina Tunas Bangsa School, Jakarta. Our students raised fund and went to the site to finish their project. I should tell you that this is a life changing project for all my students. They worked tirelessly and went home being more grateful with what they have and wanting to do more in the future to help more kids.
I would like to thank HHI, especially Mr. Lusman and Ibu Kiki for helping us there as well as the people of Desa Wali Ate, Sumba Barat Daya. Your spirit is amazing! God bless!
Indorelawan was very happy for the collaboration with Happy Hearts Indonesia, thank you for give us the opportunity to be involved in building PAUD in Tangerang. Happy Hearts give out our chance to share with those who really need, thank you Happy Hearts!
I am so happy for the opportunity that Happy Hearts Indonesia has given to us, the students of Mentari Intercultural School Bintaro in participating in this lovely project. Our batch of 2019 and 2020 worked hard in gathering funds in order to help rebuild Paud Nurul Huda. Initially, we all only did it to complete our CAS for IB, but we soon realized that the experience is much more than just a requirement to finish our IB. In fact, it became so much more than that. What was initially seen as a burden to speak arguably became one of the best decisions we have made as a batch. The jubilant emotions, the gratitude of the people and the squels of happy children made all the blood, sweat and tears (reference to Churchill ^_^) worth! Shoutout to Pak Lusman and his team for giving us this opportunity!
Mentari Intercultural School Bintaro just concluded a project with Happy Hearts Indonesia last Saturday, 2 November 2019. It had been a very long 2 years, but we've finally succeeded in rebuilding the Sekolah Paud Nurul Huda in Tangerang. Two batches of our IBDP cohorts had worked for a number of fund raising projects, including 2 successful Gala Dinners, to make this happen. Through it all, Happy Hearts Indonesia, represented by Pak Lusman, worked with us all the way; acting as liaison, facilitator and friend every step of the way. There is no doubt about HHI's sincerity in its mission of not just rebuilding schools, but mostly restoring hope among underprivileged children in Indonesia. We are looking forward to working with HHI again!
We volunteered with Happy Hearts Indonesia for about a week in Sumba. We helped documenting the individual projects with photos and videos. We got to see schools Happy Hearts Indonesia helped to build or were planning to do so. It was a truly special experience to see and get to know the children and people behind the projects.
During my 6-month internship at Happy Hearts Indonesia, I learned that Happy Hearts Indonesia is not just a name. Besides spreading happiness to the children through its school rebuilding project, it is also a place full of happy people who are passionate to do their job which is rebuilding schools in needs. The whole team members are very genuine and sincere in doing their job. They rebuild each school with their hearts and from that, I have learned that this quality is the most important thing a non-profit organization should have.
Happy Hearts Indonesia also gave me many opportunities to participate in various tasks. I worked on a number of reports and proposal, went to the rebuilt schools, met the partners from international schools, handled a press conference event, and other works that obviously have taught me a lot of things. I am very grateful for this past 6 months and I hope HHI will always grow and build more schools in the future.
I have been working with HHI for over 2yrs now, starting by hosting their first Singapore Fundraiser and quickly followed by being part of a volunteer trip in Sumba to learn first hand of their process on site building schools. Since then, I have been an ambassador to represent this amazing charity and have continued to raise funds and host events in Singapore, and lead a volunteer team to help build 2 schools on Labuan Bajo, Flores. It is a real honour to help so many children by giving them an opportunity to get their education in a safe environment and I look forward to helping more in the future with the HHI team.
During the 5 months of my intership with HHI I was able to experience first hand how rewarding it is to work and volunteer with Happy Hearts. Aside from my daily office tasks I also had to chance to join the team on their trip to Labuan Bajo, Flores. There we helped rebuild two schools and even got to meet the students. I will never forget their welcoming smiles and how happy they were to finally get a proper school building. I can not recommend enough to become part of the Happy Hearts family and to volunteer for a school build or even intern for a couple months in the office. I am very grateful to have had the chance to meet and work with such inspiring people and would not hesitate to do it again.
In 2018 I was asked to be an Ambassador for the #iamchange HHI campaign. It would change my life forever. I had been a part of charity organizations before, but never before had I seen so directly the impact of individuals assistance and participation. After raising funds to build over 200 schools in East Indonesia in year one of a 5 year plan, the team (including Paul Foster and I) went to Flores with a group of volunteers to see peoples donations in action. Seeing the kids’ faces light up knowing how much people cared for them will be forever ingrained in my head, those smiles will stay in my heart. “Getting our hands dirty,” painting, making concrete, shoveling, etc, makes it a truly personal experience should you choose to participate in HHI’s idea of “volun-tourism”.
I am honored to call Happy Hearts Indonesia a family to me. I will continue to do what I can to help because I know how much difference we make to these kids. I have seen it all with my own eyes. Let’s give these kids a better chance, let’s build some more schools.
It's been a true honor and experience to be one of the Ambassador for Happy Hearts Fund Indonesia. So blessed to be part of such an amazing and professional team, with great visions and goals to help children all around Indonesia. To help raise funds, hands on site in helping build the schools. To help inspire and mould young brilliant minds and giving them the best for their education. We always looking for more volunteers to to be involve in our next school build up projects. To see the smiles on each child face is priceless goes beyond what we do for them. Spread love and education. Looking forward to my next build up in Sumba.
When my family decided to raise funds for a charity that focused on children, Happy Hearts Indonesia surpassed all expectations from our seats as fundraisers and donors. Initially just prioritising a transparent platform that benefited the educational needs of underprivileged children, we found so much more in the wonderful people of happy hearts. Not only did they make the effort absolutely seamless from an operatjonal perspective, but they absolutely immersed us in the family that is Happy Hearts. They have kept us abreast of all the developments of our little effort and most of all, just watching their dedication to the children is truly a blessing. They have managed to stretch every dollar and resource to help the children in the Happy Hearts program and I couldn't be more proud to be part of it.
I did an internship at Happy Hearts Indonesia. I must say their work is amazing! The whole team is passionate about the cause and I enjoyed working there. I also visited schools that were about to rebuild and seeing the faces of the kids, teachers and families made me happy to be part of this organisation for a few months. I truly believe that rebuilding schools is sustainable and has an impact. I hope HHI keeps growing!
I am in awe on the scope of work done by Happy Hearts Indonesia. Each project is meticulously executed on tight budgets and schedules. The teams on ground are dedicated in accomplishing their mission. I can only allude this to great leadership. Excellent work! May you continue to scale wider and impart deeper!
I volunteered HHI event at Labuan Bajo last year. I always have passion toward children and their well being, and HHI gives me chance to contribute something. We helped built the school there and though I got sunburn, it was the best moment in my life. I taught how to play frisbee with children, enjoyed singing together with them and ibu ibu. It was awesome experience and I would do it again for sure. Thanks HHI!
I was introduced to HHI few years back where I joined a volunteering activity done HHI in Cengkareng area. Since then I decided to do more for HHI as HHI focuses in reconstruction/renovations of PAUDs in disaster area. It is always exciting to join this charity activities, as we need to share and care more to our surroundings and communities.
Blessed to have the chance to go to Kupang for one of HHI school project. Their sincerity, passion and dedication for the education of the children is simply heart warming to see. Very heart warming to see the work done by HHI and the educators. I hope I will have more chances in the future to volunteer alongside with HHI again.
3 of us went to Kupang for a HHI school and left with our hearts so full. Very organized, very friendly, and very passionate, the staff and volunteers and the educators involved in this project helped make this experience wonderful. Thank you for everything, HHI. Hope to be able to volunteer more soon.
I’ve joined HHI for the volunteering trip in Sumba in 2017 along with other 3 friends.
It was an amazing trip, and also to see how HHI build schools for children and working to ensures children in some remote areas to get the same education as children in other cities, opening our eyes that these children need a better education and thanks to HHI to make it happens. So happy to see kids’ faces when we were there
Quickly we became ambassadors to promote and share about HHI to public and friends.
Since then we still participate in some HHI events in few projects. Can’t wait for the next project
I had the opportunity to join HHI's trip to Labuan Bajo last year and it was wonderful. It is amazing to see first-hand the project of HHI, to see how the whole team worked so hard to ensure the children can enjoy education in safe & sustainable school buildings. It was such an eye-opener for me. It was my first volunteering trip with them and I believe it will not be the last one.
I had such an amazing time with HHI volunteering in Kupang. The team is super committed and very well organised. It’s great to see a Charitable organisation that gets results and is not inhibited by politics. Happy Hearts does an amazing job of putting up schools and increasing access to education in urban and remote communities. I was very impressed with how quickly they can spring into action and how little time it takes them to put up the schools. Massive thumbs up from me. Hope to do more with them in the future ❤️❤️❤️