Swimming, Cycling, Smiling

Rosi spent his school holiday doing fun and meaningful activities, such as cycling and swimming. Every afternoon, he rode around the Peduli Anak area with his peers, enjoying the togetherness filled with laughter and encouragement. He also often swam in the Peduli Anak pool, sometimes accompanied by volunteers. His holiday felt exciting and warm, strengthening his social bonds with both friends and volunteers through the activities he enjoyed.

With great enthusiasm, Sopi registered at the Lombok Tourism Polytechnic (POLTEKPAR), choosing Culinary Arts as her first-choice major, followed by Food & Beverage Service and Tourism. Her choices reflect her strong interest in the culinary world and the service industry. Accompanied by her mentor and foster mother from House 9, Sopi carefully completed the online registration process, including uploading important documents such as her ID card, family card, and school report. She chose to register at night to ensure a stable internet connection. Successfully completing this process marked an important first step toward her dream, and she felt proud and motivated to continue growing in the field she loves.

Naufal often spends his playtime with his older brother, Rasyid. They usually play a traditional game called letik tutup botol. In this game, Rasyid chooses a target while Naufal tries to shoot used bottle caps from a flat position on the floor. The game requires good finger control and precision. Although Naufal often misses the target when it is placed too far away, these setbacks do not dampen their enthusiasm for continuing to play and enjoy their time together.

Hijrah really enjoys playing badminton at night with the volunteers and his friends. This activity serves as a way to stay healthy while also strengthening their bond. Even though it takes place at night, their energy and joy never fade, making Hijrah even more excited to face each day.

Sahrul was very excited during the hydroponics lesson at school, especially when he started planting lettuce and red spinach with his friends. He cared for his plants with great enthusiasm and felt proud when they were finally able to harvest the results of their hard work. The harvest was sold within the foundation’s community, and the proceeds were used to buy new seeds so the project could continue. This experience sparked Sahrul’s growing interest in hydroponic farming—even inspiring him to try building his own setup at home. The activity nurtured Sahrul’s love for environmentally friendly farming.

Selfi showed great enthusiasm while participating in the joint Taekwondo training at the Peduli Anak sports center, especially with the presence of children from outside the foundation. She appeared focused and serious throughout the session, eagerly learning every move taught by the instructor. In addition to her dedication in training, Selfi also displayed a friendly and open attitude by forming new friendships with Lia and Mita, participants from outside the foundation. This moment became a valuable experience for Selfi to grow both physically and socially.

Every weekend, Hafiz and his housemates take part in a fun fishing activity with their counselor as a regular routine. They walk to the nearby river after lunch, bringing along the fishing gear they’ve prepared together. Even though the catch is often small, Hafiz truly enjoys every moment because of the sense of togetherness and warmth it creates. For Hafiz, this activity is not just about catching fish, but also about strengthening bonds with his friends and counselor.

Ahmad and his housemates from House 2, including Hafiz, Abdul, and Farel, went on an outing to a play zone in Mataram as a form of appreciation for their good behavior. Accompanied by their foster mother, they tried various fun rides such as the ball pit, bumper cars, kiddie rides, bowling, and shooting games. Ahmad used his Eid pocket money, given by Peduli Anak, to top up his game voucher balance. After playing, they had a meal together at a restaurant inside the play zone. Throughout the activity, Ahmad showed cooperative and orderly behavior, making the outing a joyful experience that strengthened his bond with his friends.

Srianah took part in literacy and numeracy activities with internship students from the University of Technology Sumbawa to improve her skills, which are still behind compared to other children her age. She studies every afternoon at House 10 with one of her friends. During the sessions, she shows great enthusiasm even though she still struggles with reading words that end in consonants. With persistence, Srianah keeps practicing, copying, and repeating texts to strengthen her understanding and pronunciation.