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An Education for Taufik's Daughters
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 Taufik Sinaga, an Aceh disaster humanity volunteer, died in Medan in March from malaria and hepatitis contracted in the field. Taufik,35, left a Balinese wife and 3 small daughters in very poor circumstances. In developing countries, education is a treasured privilege. Children - especially girls -- are often pulled out of school when money runs out. In Indonesia, it is very difficult to get a job without a school certificate. By western standards, it costs very little to educate a child in Bali.
On April 13, Bali-based IDEP planned a fundraising event to establish a fund for the education of Taufik's daughters. Linda Garland generously opened her home for the event and provided the staff. About 150 people, mostly expat residents of Bali, attended the party which included live music, presentations and a lively auction.
Within three hours, enough money had been raised to ensure the education of all of children through grade 12. The fund will be administered by YKIP. Taufik's Balinese widow, Ni Wayan Sukerti lives in South Bali with her youngest daughter, Kurnia Trilestari aged 2 ½. Her second daughter, Ni Kadek Putri Yastini lives in Karangasem (where Wayan is from) with her maternal grandmother. Her first daughter, Ni Putu Maretta Yastini, who will be in fourth grade in July 2005, lives with her maternal uncle (who has taken care of her since she was three months old and is in essence her dad) in Singaraja.
We would like to warmly thank the generous donors who have created an element of security for this little family: Money was raised from an entrance fee and auction, and from cash donations from:
- Stephen Palmer
- Raoul Witteveen
- Ian McCauley
- Graeme Stevens
- Hedi Label
- Rhoda Gauer
- William Ingram
- David Mendoza
- TJ's Restaurant
- Asian Ego
- IndoTraders
- PT Nomade
- Barandi Restaurant
- Susan and Bob Behrens
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We would also like to thank the following:
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- Free Parking Desa Adat Nyuh Kuning
- Amir and M. Rabik, brought 3 big fish
- John and Cynthia Hardy, brought big salad
- Handyman, installed extra electrics
- Shigeko and Chris Gentry, lent grill
- Linda Garland Estate & Staff, party organizers, food preparation
- IDEP Staff: computer, auction, presentations, front desk
- Bali Spirit: Sarah China Doll Dancer, N. Mexico
- Drummers Studio Campuhan Group & Oded Carmi, drumming performance Paul van Schagen, Sound System
- Meghan Pappenheim, brought carrot cake
- Rucina Ballinger, MC and auctioneer Amon, DJ Music
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For information in IDEP and its activities in Sumatra, please visit www.idepfoundation.org
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| Ni Kadek Putri Yastini, Taufik's second daughter has just started First Grade in July 2006. She lives with her maternal Grandmother in Karangasem. |
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Mareta with her maternal uncle (adopted father now), auntie and Cousin. She is now(August 2006) in 4th grade. |
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