News & Stories
Water Crisis Everywhere: What is the Impact on Humans?
Indonesia, a tropical country with vast islands surrounded by water, surprisingly faces a clean water crisis. Millions of Indonesians struggle to access clean and safe water.
The Psychological Impact of Earthquakes on Children
Indonesia is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. This is because Indonesia lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped zone surrounding the Pacific Ocean.
The Light of Hope in Sano Lokong Village: Equal Access to Electricity for the Community
In 2019, Sano Lokong Village faced a severe electricity crisis due to poor management of its hydropower plant (PLTA). This made it difficult for residents to access electricity for their daily needs, especially for education.
Moving Together to Improve Family Welfare: The True Story of the Wela Nendong Income Generation Group (IGG)
In 2023, GNI offered vegetable seeds to farmers interested in horticulture. The former members of Wela Nendong saw this as an opportunity to regroup, and 11 people, mostly women, came together.
GNI and PAUD Charitas Desa Tengku Celebrate National Children's Day
To celebrate National Children's Day, Gugah Nurani Indonesia (GNI) Manggarai Barat organized a series of early childhood education activities in Tengku Village, Kuwus Barat Subdistrict, in collaboration with PAUD Charitas Desa Tengku on Tuesday, October 25, 2024.
Berkah Belawan Waste Bank Offers Free Health Checks
In addition to focusing on waste management and increasing residents’ income, the Berkah Belawan Waste Bank (BSB) also held free health checks for 100 residents.
A Helping Hand in Lewotobi: Distributing Educational and Family Kits
Previously, Gugah Nurani Indonesia (GNI) had conducted psychosocial support in 5 evacuation centers. When conducting activities on November 21st, 2024, we asked the children about their moods. Out of 24 children, most still missed their routines before the eruption.
Supporting Children Impacted by the Lewotobi Laki-laki Volcanic Eruption
Gugah Nurani Indonesia (GNI)'s Emergency Response Team (ER Team) coordinated with the local government and visited 5 evacuation centers in the affected areas to conduct psychosocial support activities for children
Teacher Training in Deli Serdang: Preparing Teachers for Curriculum Changes
To help teachers prepare for these upcoming curriculum changes, Gugah Nurani Indonesia (GNI) conducted a training session for 25 elementary school teachers in Bulu Cina Village, Deli Serdang District. The training occurred over two days, from November 13-14, 2024.
Emergency Response by Gugah Nurani Indonesia After the Eruption of Mount Lewotobi
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted on November 3, 2024, at 11:57 PM local time. The eruption recorded a maximum amplitude of 47.3 mm and lasted for approximately 24 minutes and 10 seconds.