2021 #DeeplyRooted

When we saw the potential of women nearby us in cooking skills, we decided to hold a cooking class. Its to train and prepare them to earn more income for their respective families. Last week we got a new friend and volunteer who is a chef. He is Adji and has been...

There is always a way to share love with others, because everyone is precious and important. A little story when we shared groceries (sembako) that we did last week. We met one of the women named Mrs. Mashita. She is a strong woman. But less than a year later she...

No one should have to wear shoes or sandals from a garbage bin. Students and kids are required to wear a school uniform and proper shoes and sandals. Many students wear shoes that are far too large or small for them; other students’ shoes are barely held together....

Apart from education, a fun and constructive environment is also important for Free and Safe to build our boys and the people who are involved in it.Games night is one of the Free and Safe programs. It's open for anyone or volunteers who want to get to know our boys...

New Leather Wallet made by Rizki! We have a new volunteer who likes to make wallets, belts, and other items using leather. Yesterday Rizki learned how to make a leather wallet with his own hands, with help from Andrew, the new volunteer. Rizki was able to follow every...

(8 August 2023) We visited Indah’s and Nur’s homes with a lovely group from America. Over a shared dinner, we exchanged stories about life, encouraged one another, and created beautiful memories together. We’re always so grateful for every 'Home to Home' visit. It’s a...

We've had some wonderful help from locals in Bandung who helped design a line of t-shirts for us. You can now order those online, if you're in Indonesia and from outside Indonesia, and we'll get them to you! Buy them on: The People of Asia social marketplace Tokopedia...

(28 August 2023) We decided to help Reza by giving him a job at Free and Safe. Now Reza has joined the FSI staff team and helps us with household chores. We are grateful to welcome Reza to our team. Hopefully, Reza can become a more responsible and independent person....

Free and Safe team with Governor West Java Indonesia Mr. Ridwan Kamil, The heads of departments of Youth and Sport and Social Service.Indonesia does not have a specific program where juveniles newly released from prison get jobs, finish their education, or receive...

The Mailbox!! Shout out to our creative volunteers who have been teaching the girls for more than a month. Besides having English class, fun dancing class, and singing class, among others, the kids recently made a mailbox for the class. Every meeting our volunteers as...