June saw the inauguration of Titian Foundation’s new office

in the village of Paseban, Central Java.

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New Titian Office and Community Learning Centre

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R einforcing Titian’s commitment to the future of its programmes in the area, the office is the base from which its education and community development programmes will be run.

The multi-purpose building also houses a library and Community Learning Centre, making it a focal point for students and community members alike.

The building was officially opened by renowned Indonesian fashion designer Ibu Poppy Dharsono, in her role as Central Java’s member of the Council of Regional Representatives, Republic of Indonesia. Titian Foundation’s CEO, Lily Kasoem welcomed dignitaries, guests, and students who had gathered in the grounds of the new building.

She explained that the opening of the new office is an important milestone for Titian. The building will give administrative staff a new base from which to work. The CLC will allow local villagers to learn new trades and share their existing craft skills with others. A well-equipped computer room will give students and members of community to young and old alike to the Internet and the wealth of knowledge that it offers.

The head of Paseban village (Lurah) Albertus Eko Triraharto, thanked Titian

“Opening of the new office is an important milestone for Titian”

Lily Kasoem

for choosing Paseban as the site for its office. It will bring new-found knowledge and prosperity to the area and was warmly welcomed by students and villagers alike.

Poppy Dharsono emphasised the importance of improved educational opportunities for rural Indonesians and thanked Titian for the work it has done during its five years working with youngsters and adults in Central Java.

To celebrate the launch of the Titian Cooperative, Eko Pamardi, a parent of one of Titian’s scholarship students and a member of the cooperative received an oversized membership card from Titian Chairperson Ibu Roosniati Salihin and Anya, the coordinator between the Titian Cooperative and BMT and the Syariah Cooperative (BIF).

Once the office and CLC was declared open, there was a tree planting ceremony with Poppy Dharsono and Titian’s Board Members each planting a

tree in the grounds of the new office.Titian students soon made themselves at home by exploring the library,

computer room and music room.

Mrs. Lily Kasoem - founder Titian Foundation shows the work of Titian’s student to Batik expert Mrs. Suliantoro Sulaiman.

The Titian Cooperative has been initiated with 20 parents of Titian Foundation scholarship recipients. They have been linked with BMT BIF, an established syariah cooperative, in Yogyakarta to access financial assistance as well as possibilities to extend members’ capacity in marketing, business management and simple accounting through regular mentorship provided by BMT BIF.

On the 31st July, 16 million rupiah was issued to 16 members of the pioneer Titian cooperative. They have signed the agreement which manages the amount of their premiums for the six month period of the loan. Every month a BMT BIF officer will collect the premium and share ideas about the running of small/micro businesses.

Titian Cooperative Launched

Titian’s students captured with bu Poppy and pak Nick - their mentors, donors and patrons.Symbolising the launch of the Titian Cooperative.

The facade of Titian Foundation’s New Offfice in Bayat, Klaten, Central Java.

The Titian Team.

Guest of Honour, Poppy Dharsono accompanied by Titian’s Treasurer Nick Cashmore and Chairperson Roosniati Salihin inaugurate the Titian Office.

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T E A C H E R Q U A L I T Y I M P R O V E M E N T ( T Q I )

In July 2013, Titian’s Teacher Quality Improvement program (TQI) entered its fourth year of implementation having achieved all its major objectives in year three.

Of the headmasters who had attended the TQI programme in year three in the Klaten regency, Yogyakarta, the majority were introduced by colleagues who had undertaken the TQI programme or were formerly TQI workshop and/ or training participants. This illustrates the clear benefits former participants received. Year three headmasters said that the workshop had successfully lived up to the recomendations of their colleagues.

The words of CLSA, one of our donors, on a recent visit to Bayat eloquently illustrates the benefits of Titian’s work.

‘This weekend, some of us from CLSA Jakarta office had the privilege to pay another visit to the CLSA Chairman Trust’s project in Bayat, Central Java. Working together with Titian Foundation, the focus of this project is to help underprivileged kids to advance in life.

This visit was very inspirational and represents great learning experience both for the kids and for us. Titian Foundation, our partner in running this programme, has done a phenomenal job creating a platform for kids to develop just like their counterparts in more developed areas.

It was very uplifting to see the underprivileged high school kids daring to have big dreams to break through the vicious

Great Progress with Titian’sTeacher Quality Improvement (TQI) programme

The headmasters said that the workshop has successfully lived up to

the recommendations of their colleagues.

Indoartifaks from Indoartamics is a great success and goes all the way to Holland

Indoartamiks is a new, experimental, extra-curricular programme in which students from vocational high school in Bayat collaborate with graffiti artists from Yogyakarta to inspire free-thinking, increase skill capacity, and promote creativity to make new, innovative products for the local and global market.

Students learn how to build mental and physical models in order to express the world around them, which is then applied to the traditional Javanese crafts of ceramic and textiles.

Each project is created in collaboration with a graffiti artist, chosen for their character, style, expertise and skills.

Indoartamiks’ most recent project, entitled “Indoartifaks,” was based on the concept of creating small works of art that could be seen as modern-day artefacts – assuming that the buyer is an archaeologist transported from the future. It was undertaken in collaboration with street artist and merchandiser, Isrol Triono, known as Media Legal.

The success of the headmasters workshop meant that the process of socialization has also been made easier. Two weeks after the headmasters workshop, facilitators visited the schools to disemminate detailed information about TQI programme. It took facilitators two months to visit the 117 schools to undertake socialization. What they found was that the headmasters were still enthusiastic about the programme, so much so that they were willing to support the socialization process by providing projectors and sound systems. Even better, twenty five new schools decided to participate in the programme. Teachers from these twenty five new schools will participate in TQI training.

Overall, during its third year, TQI has implemented 14 batches with a total of 451 trainees. These trainees came from 178 elementary and middle schools, from the areas of Klaten regency and Special Province of Yogyakarta. After being trained teachers are assisted for three months, with 329 teachers receiving assistance between October last year and June 2013.

During the project, the students created a large body of work, rising above their personal expectations, in a very short timeframe, increasing their awareness of creative and productive potential. Final works were exhibited first at Roemah Pelantjong a popular shopping destination for tourists in northern Yogjakarta known for their traditional and modern Indonesian products, followed by a one-day event in Holland.

The next project, in collaboration with street artist and interior designer, Rio Setia Monata, known as Loronk Kosonk, will focus on envisioning a full-retail entrepreneurial concept, in which the students will participate in designing the interior, products, packaging, marketing and promotion of a free-standing “pop-up shop” to be erected at Tirana House in Yogyakarta on November 30, 2013.

I N D O A R T A M I C S

Underprivileged but motivated, daring to dream big

A homage to community learning - vibrant, challenging and supportive

Titian Foundation’s six Community Learning Centre (CLCs) are always hives of activity, drawing interest from the communities that surround them, extending Titian’s reach into the communities from which our students are drawn. Here we summarise recent activities to illustrate the scope of the activities they facilitate. Titian also takes activities out into the community in what we call Community Development Projects.

CLC Titian BayatSince it’s inaugurated on June this year, the Paseban

CLC has generated keen interest from the local community who enjoy to access the facilities and to take part in the wide range of activities available. Classes provided include

LEFT TOP: a Nasi Tumpeng Decoration CompetitionLEFT BOTTOM: Sewing ClassCENTRE TOP: Community Development Programme – Recycling of Plastic and TrashCENTRE BOTTOM: Computer ClassABOVE: Music Class

basic sewing, basic and advanced use of computers (graphic design) as well as traditional dance and music. Responding to the specific needs and interests of the community, 10 participants have already attended a class on hygienic cooking methods.

The library in the CLC houses a collection of 750 books, both fiction and non-fiction, as well as collection of 60 educational DVDs. On average, 30 people visit the library daily.

Titian has also inspired the villagers in Paseban to make plans to create an eco-tourism area. Visitors will have homestays available to them and be able to watch and take part in activities such as pottery, ceramics and batik making. Visitors will also have the opportunity to share any skills or expertise they have to villagers.

CLC SMPN I BayatCLC SMPN I Bayat achieved Runner-up for a reading competition in Klaten

Regency that was held by the Ministry of Education (MONE) during celebration of Klaten’s 209th Anniversary.

CLC SMKN I ROTA BayatAs originally intended, CLC SMKN I ROTA has become the centre of information

for the school and surrounding communities. It also serves as vehicle to develop student creativity through its Wall Magazine.

CLC GemawangCLC Gemawang achieved first prize in the writing competition for Central Java

Province entitling “Participation, Elaboration, Independency and Innovation To Become A More Meaningful Library”. This success means that CLC Gemawang will participate in national level competition that will be held later in the year.

CLC CigalontangCLC Cigalontang facilitated social works performed by students of Indonesia

Teaching University (UPI) and Pajajaran University in context of community development and education to make props and workshops about health issues.

CLC PadangOur CLC in Padang is actively being used by the whole community, thanks

to the support of the local elder. There are computer classes run by the local members and embroidery classes have proved particularly popular with the local women – the end result is sold in the local market. This CLC is now totally run by the community itself, with Titian monitoring and providing support through distance supervision.

poverty cycle. Half of the youngsters (40 out of 81) from this year’s generation managed to get a place in top universities across the country. All except one got a full scholarship from the respective university, proving just how academically savvy these youngsters are.

Most of these students are the first in the family to have high school education, let alone a college education.

There is still a lot of poverty in the southern part of Java. Life is tough. We talked to several households in the area and learned that some of them still live in absolute poverty with monthly wages of no more than US$50.’

The team from CLSA visited the homes of two Titian Scholarship students and were moved by the poverty these youngsters and their families endure.

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T E A C H E R Q U A L I T Y I M P R O V E M E N T ( T Q I )

In July 2013, Titian’s Teacher Quality Improvement program (TQI) entered its fourth year of implementation having achieved all its major objectives in year three.

Of the headmasters who had attended the TQI programme in year three in the Klaten regency, Yogyakarta, the majority were introduced by colleagues who had undertaken the TQI programme or were formerly TQI workshop and/ or training participants. This illustrates the clear benefits former participants received. Year three headmasters said that the workshop had successfully lived up to the recomendations of their colleagues.

The words of CLSA, one of our donors, on a recent visit to Bayat eloquently illustrates the benefits of Titian’s work.

‘This weekend, some of us from CLSA Jakarta office had the privilege to pay another visit to the CLSA Chairman Trust’s project in Bayat, Central Java. Working together with Titian Foundation, the focus of this project is to help underprivileged kids to advance in life.

This visit was very inspirational and represents great learning experience both for the kids and for us. Titian Foundation, our partner in running this programme, has done a phenomenal job creating a platform for kids to develop just like their counterparts in more developed areas.

It was very uplifting to see the underprivileged high school kids daring to have big dreams to break through the vicious

Great Progress with Titian’sTeacher Quality Improvement (TQI) programme

The headmasters said that the workshop has successfully lived up to

the recommendations of their colleagues.

Indoartifaks from Indoartamics is a great success and goes all the way to Holland

Indoartamiks is a new, experimental, extra-curricular programme in which students from vocational high school in Bayat collaborate with graffiti artists from Yogyakarta to inspire free-thinking, increase skill capacity, and promote creativity to make new, innovative products for the local and global market.

Students learn how to build mental and physical models in order to express the world around them, which is then applied to the traditional Javanese crafts of ceramic and textiles.

Each project is created in collaboration with a graffiti artist, chosen for their character, style, expertise and skills.

Indoartamiks’ most recent project, entitled “Indoartifaks,” was based on the concept of creating small works of art that could be seen as modern-day artefacts – assuming that the buyer is an archaeologist transported from the future. It was undertaken in collaboration with street artist and merchandiser, Isrol Triono, known as Media Legal.

The success of the headmasters workshop meant that the process of socialization has also been made easier. Two weeks after the headmasters workshop, facilitators visited the schools to disemminate detailed information about TQI programme. It took facilitators two months to visit the 117 schools to undertake socialization. What they found was that the headmasters were still enthusiastic about the programme, so much so that they were willing to support the socialization process by providing projectors and sound systems. Even better, twenty five new schools decided to participate in the programme. Teachers from these twenty five new schools will participate in TQI training.

Overall, during its third year, TQI has implemented 14 batches with a total of 451 trainees. These trainees came from 178 elementary and middle schools, from the areas of Klaten regency and Special Province of Yogyakarta. After being trained teachers are assisted for three months, with 329 teachers receiving assistance between October last year and June 2013.

During the project, the students created a large body of work, rising above their personal expectations, in a very short timeframe, increasing their awareness of creative and productive potential. Final works were exhibited first at Roemah Pelantjong a popular shopping destination for tourists in northern Yogjakarta known for their traditional and modern Indonesian products, followed by a one-day event in Holland.

The next project, in collaboration with street artist and interior designer, Rio Setia Monata, known as Loronk Kosonk, will focus on envisioning a full-retail entrepreneurial concept, in which the students will participate in designing the interior, products, packaging, marketing and promotion of a free-standing “pop-up shop” to be erected at Tirana House in Yogyakarta on November 30, 2013.

I N D O A R T A M I C S

Underprivileged but motivated, daring to dream big

A homage to community learning - vibrant, challenging and supportive

Titian Foundation’s six Community Learning Centre (CLCs) are always hives of activity, drawing interest from the communities that surround them, extending Titian’s reach into the communities from which our students are drawn. Here we summarise recent activities to illustrate the scope of the activities they facilitate. Titian also takes activities out into the community in what we call Community Development Projects.

CLC Titian BayatSince it’s inaugurated on June this year, the Paseban

CLC has generated keen interest from the local community who enjoy to access the facilities and to take part in the wide range of activities available. Classes provided include

LEFT TOP: a Nasi Tumpeng Decoration CompetitionLEFT BOTTOM: Sewing ClassCENTRE TOP: Community Development Programme – Recycling of Plastic and TrashCENTRE BOTTOM: Computer ClassABOVE: Music Class

basic sewing, basic and advanced use of computers (graphic design) as well as traditional dance and music. Responding to the specific needs and interests of the community, 10 participants have already attended a class on hygienic cooking methods.

The library in the CLC houses a collection of 750 books, both fiction and non-fiction, as well as collection of 60 educational DVDs. On average, 30 people visit the library daily.

Titian has also inspired the villagers in Paseban to make plans to create an eco-tourism area. Visitors will have homestays available to them and be able to watch and take part in activities such as pottery, ceramics and batik making. Visitors will also have the opportunity to share any skills or expertise they have to villagers.

CLC SMPN I BayatCLC SMPN I Bayat achieved Runner-up for a reading competition in Klaten

Regency that was held by the Ministry of Education (MONE) during celebration of Klaten’s 209th Anniversary.

CLC SMKN I ROTA BayatAs originally intended, CLC SMKN I ROTA has become the centre of information

for the school and surrounding communities. It also serves as vehicle to develop student creativity through its Wall Magazine.

CLC GemawangCLC Gemawang achieved first prize in the writing competition for Central Java

Province entitling “Participation, Elaboration, Independency and Innovation To Become A More Meaningful Library”. This success means that CLC Gemawang will participate in national level competition that will be held later in the year.

CLC CigalontangCLC Cigalontang facilitated social works performed by students of Indonesia

Teaching University (UPI) and Pajajaran University in context of community development and education to make props and workshops about health issues.

CLC PadangOur CLC in Padang is actively being used by the whole community, thanks

to the support of the local elder. There are computer classes run by the local members and embroidery classes have proved particularly popular with the local women – the end result is sold in the local market. This CLC is now totally run by the community itself, with Titian monitoring and providing support through distance supervision.

poverty cycle. Half of the youngsters (40 out of 81) from this year’s generation managed to get a place in top universities across the country. All except one got a full scholarship from the respective university, proving just how academically savvy these youngsters are.

Most of these students are the first in the family to have high school education, let alone a college education.

There is still a lot of poverty in the southern part of Java. Life is tough. We talked to several households in the area and learned that some of them still live in absolute poverty with monthly wages of no more than US$50.’

The team from CLSA visited the homes of two Titian Scholarship students and were moved by the poverty these youngsters and their families endure.

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Graduation Report

The third batch of Titian Scholarship students have recently graduated and 53% have been accepted into university (remarkable as the national average is only around 17%). Many others have been successful at finding jobs. 31% have jobs in industry, 4% are working in shops, 3% are undergoing job training and a further 2% have administrative work. The 7% who are currently applying for jobs, stand a good chance of getting a job soon if the success of previous batches of Titian graduates are any indication.

Titian replicates its winning formula

Titian Foundation has chosen the village of Gedangsari, in Gunung Kidul Regency as new area for Scholarship Programme expansion. Gunung Kidul regency is located in Yogyakarta province. In this first year 15 students have been selected to attend two vocational high schools in Gedangsari.

Among those going to university, engineering is the most popular major followed by art and literature. Demonstrating the diversity of talent among Titian students, other majors include fashion, forestry, accountancy and business, school management and the medical profession.

Next generation Titian students are signed up

The next generation of scholarship students has been selected for the 2013-2014 year and an MoU has been signing by the 75 parents of the students who live in the Bayat and Klaten areas.

Donors/SponsorsTitian Foundation’s programmes are run entirely with the help of donors and sponsors. We are always pleased to receive new donations or sponsors to help us expand Titian’s reach. This will allow us to help more of Indonesia’s disadvantaged young people or set-up additional Community Learning Centres so that local communities can protect the traditional skills and talents that form such a vital part of local culture and the country’s heritage.

For corporations you can do your Corporate Social Responsibility through Titian. We would be pleased to make a presentation on Titian’s programs to your Board.

For individuals, you can become a Friend of Titian by making a donation of Rp 10 million or more. We will send you regular updates on the progress of our programs through our Titian World newsletter.

VolunteersOur programmes also rely on a number of highly-motivated volunteers. We need further volunteers to work with our students and communities to improve their English skills, entrepreneurial competence and other crucial skills. For those willing to spend some time in Bayat (just outside Yogyakarta) we can provide simple accommodation. It’s a rewarding experience, with visitors always receiving a warm welcome. Those who have volunteered in this way come away with a deeper understanding of authentic Javanese culture, having built lasting bonds with youngsters and adults alike.

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B o a r d M e m b e r s

BOARD OF PATRONS:

Roosniati Salihin, Chairman

Nick Cashmore, Member

Bob Yanuar, Member

Prof. Djamaludin Ancok, Phd., Member

Mark Grudzinski, Member

BOARD OF OFFICERS:

Lily Kasoem, Chief Executive Officer

Riyanto Priadi, Secretary

Nick Cashmore, Treasurer

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:

Dr. Neila Ramdhani

Any Aryani, SH., LL.M

BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERS:

Elly Julia Basri, PPM

Ratna Amatsarie Tunarno, Naturatama

Prof. Kawasaki, Save Putaran Miring Society

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Further information on our programmes, volunteering and donations, kindy contact: TITIAN Foundation Jl. Cikini Raya 20, Jakarta 10330, Indonesia, P: +62 21 3911 634

Contact Person: Lily Kasoem: lily@titianfoundation.org Riyanto Priadi: riyanto@titianfoundation.orgwww.titianfoundation.org Titian Foundation @titianfdn

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Bank Accounts: Scholarship Program:

Permata Bank - GKBI Jakarta Branch IDR account: 4100 403 930USD account: 4002 535 020

Benecifiary: Titian Foundation Swift Code: BBBAIDJA

Other Program:PANIN BANK - Menteng Prada

Jakarta BranchIDR account: 1235 000 675USD account: 1236 000 665

Benecifiary: Titian FoundationSwift Code: PINBIDJA

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