Activities of ISDI 2026 |
| January 01 | Happy New Year 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse and new spirit filled with happiness, health and love and affection | |
| January 14 |
ISDI participated in the 2026 National Intellectual Disability Swimming Championship. This championship was organized by Special Olympics Indonesia (SOIna) in collaboration with Perkumpulan Lions Indonesia Multi Distrik 307. With the theme “Mengarungi Gelombang, Menaklukkan Batas Menuju Prestasi” and held at Bulungan Swimming Pool, South Jakarta. ISDI students had previously trained to give their best in the swimming competition. The enthusiasm and enthusiasm of the students was very great and all participants won medals from Perkumpulan Lions Indonesia Multi Distrik 307. We, ISDI, are very proud and grateful to all the students who attended and participated in the competition, the parents, Perkumpulan Lions Indonesia Multi Distrik 307, SOIna and the companions who enlivened this event. Hopefully we can meet again on another occasion with more competitions held. |
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| March 01 |
ISDI was invited to the Cap Go Meh event for Grandpa and Special Children at the Eka Ria Restaurant, Central Jakarta. ISDI performed a traditional dance with a medley of songs sung Gong Xi Fa Cai. The children were very happy and enjoyed this event, besides our performance there was also a lion dance performance and performances from Elsafan's friends. Wow... this event was witnessed by Grandma and Grandpa... everyone who attended watched and danced with ISDI friends. The children were happy and all had a good time... Thank you Yayasan Oma Opa Indonesia, hopefully we can meet Grandma and Grandpa again... |
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| March 05 |
On March 5, 2026, ISDI held an art therapy activity with Mrs. Mira Hoeng at the ISDI Center of Hope. Mrs. Mira Hoeng is a textile designer, pattern artist, and creative entrepreneur from Indonesia who founded the fashion and lifestyle brand MIWA Pattern. This activity was attended by ISDI children and their accompanying parents. The goal was to explore children's potential and the importance of parent-child relationships in developing their painting skills. From the responses from parents who participated in this activity, all parents learned that their children's drawings demonstrated extraordinary imagination. We, ISDI and the parents, hope that this activity will continue and that more knowledge will be learned from our unfamiliar experiences. Thank you, Mrs. Mira Hoeng and her staff for assisting with this art therapy activity. Best regards from ISDI... |
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| March 12 |
The Center of Hope ISDI was again invited to participate in the Ramadan bazaar at Makarim & Taira S. (Law Firm) on March 12, 2026. At this Ramadan bazaar, ISDI created a variety of cookies, pickled kiamboy, tote bags, ISDI kimonos in collaboration with SOVLO, and much more. We are very grateful to the Board of Directors and staff of Makarim & Taira S. for their appreciation of the work of the Center of Hope ISDI students. Everything was sold out, and the children were very happy to participate in the bazaar. They also learned how to attract customers and market their cookies. Hopefully, we can meet again in 2027, and we hope you enjoy the work of the Center of Hope ISDI students. |
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| April 22 |
Happy 27th Birthday to ISDI on April 21, 2026. We celebrated at Center of Hope ISDI with all the children from the Center and the children participating in angklung activities at ISDI. It has been an extraordinary journey and achievement for ISDI in 27 years of mentoring, training, and supporting these children in their work. We are very grateful to the parents, ISDI children, donors, and the entire community for their support, both material and non-material. We pray that in ISDI's 27th year of service, we can continue to provide the best, that ISDI will be widely recognized not only in Indonesia but also internationally, and that ISDI will continue to be an inspiration and a living example for the community regarding the importance of an equal and supportive space for all children with Down Syndrome. Amin. |
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May 14 |
ISDI held a screening of "Semua Akan Baik-Baik Saja" at XXI Cinema, Artha Gading Mall, on Thursday, May 14, 2026. This film has a great, touching, and memorable storyline. One thing that made us proud was the film's cast, featuring a disabled friend named Alim. He delivered a truly attractive performance. We are grateful to Tiger Wong Entertainment for inviting ISDI to attend the screening of "Semua Akan Baik-Baik Saja" We hope that ISDI students will also have the opportunity to act and star in films like Alim. Amin. |
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| June 05 |
An atmosphere filled with creativity filled the ISDI Center of Hope. To commemorate its 11th anniversary, PT. Waas Corp Indonesia chose to share joy through unique and educational Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities with the students of the ISDI Center of Hope. The main event featured a group painting activity on cloth bags. The children were thrilled and excited to express their imagination through color. The warmth was further enhanced by the team from PT. Waas Corp Indonesia not only accompanying them but also enthusiastically learning more about the characters of the ISDI Center of Hope children and their extraordinary potential. The festive event concluded with a special performance by the ISDI Center of Hope students, who performed a modern dance. We, the ISDI family, express our deepest gratitude for this concern and togetherness. Being a part of PT Waas Corp Indonesia's 11th anniversary journey is an honor for us. Our best wishes: may PT. Waas Corp Indonesia continue to prosper, succeed, and spread benefits to others. Amin. |
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| June 11 |
On June 11, 2026, ISDI children's representatives: Egidius Adythia Susanto, Janet Wilson, Jonathan Setiawan, Robby Eko Raharja, and Sisca Harsono, participated in “Kejuaraan Olahraga Bagi Penyandang Tuna Grahita cabang Bocce DKI Jakarta”. Every Wednesday and Thursday, these children enthusiastically and diligently practiced Bocce at the Center of Hope ISDI. Their dedication and strong determination to give their best on the field ultimately led to their achievement. Yeay... we are very happy that the ISDI children's representatives won. The winning categories are: 1. Second place in the Boys' Division 2 from ISDI: Egidius Adythia S., Robby Eko, and Jonathan S. 2. Second place in the Girls' Division 3 from ISDI: Janet Wilson and Sisca Harsono. Thank you to our parents, coaches, and everyone who has supported us.❤️❤️ |
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| June 23 |
Children from the Center of Hope ISDI and the Wihara Kesejahteraan Saddha collaborated in a cake decorating competition. Grandparents from Saddha members participated in the event. The children were thrilled to meet Grandparents and Grandparents. Furthermore, the grandparent and grandparent enthusiastically showed their attention, cooperation, and mutual assistance in the cake decorating activity. During the event, the children received prizes for the winners and goody bags for all the CoH ISDI children from Wihara Kesejahteraan Saddha. They were thrilled to receive these prizes. We pray that Grandparents will always be blessed with good health, happiness, and peace. Amin. Our love and best wishes... |
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| June 25 |
ISDI students had the opportunity to attend a special screening of Tanah Runtuh, a film produced by Denny Siregar Production. The event was filled with excitement as the students experienced a wide range of emotions throughout the movie—from touching and emotional moments to suspenseful scenes and heartwarming endings. Tanah Runtuh delivers a meaningful message about the importance of religious tolerance. Through its compelling story, the film encourages audiences to respect differences, promote unity, and prevent conflicts within society. At ISDI, we are especially proud of one of the film’s cast members, Ringgo, a young person with a disability. His outstanding performance demonstrates that children and young people with disabilities have the same ability to achieve, express their talents, and contribute creatively, just like everyone else. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Denny Siregar Production for providing this wonderful opportunity. We hope that in the future, ISDI students will also have the chance to participate and contribute to upcoming film productions. |
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| June 29 |
The students of Center of Hope ISDI had the opportunity to participate in a fun padel sports activity hosted by Juicy Padel, together with Baim Wong, Rebecca—one of the cast members of Everything Will Be Alright (Semua Akan Baik-Baik Saja)—and Jerry, who appeared in the film Tanah Runtuh. The event was filled with joy, enthusiasm, and excitement. The children eagerly tried playing padel while being guided by Baim Wong, Rebecca, Jerry, and the Juicy Padel team. They learned the basic techniques of the game, from how to hold a racket properly to the fundamentals of hitting the ball. In addition to enjoying the sport, the children were thrilled to meet in person the actors they had previously watched on the big screen. This special opportunity became an inspiring, memorable, and truly enjoyable experience for everyone involved. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to Oxone for generously providing goodie bags for all participants at the end of the event. Their kindness and support brought great joy to the children. Our heartfelt thanks go to Juicy Padel, Baim Wong, Rebecca, Jerry, and Oxone for sharing this wonderful experience with us. We hope to meet again and create more meaningful moments together in the future. With warmest regards and heartfelt appreciation, Center of Hope ISDI. |
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| July 15 |
The children of ISDI were blessed to receive reusable tumblers as a special gift from Mr. DJ BIG BONG. These tumblers have been distributed to the children of the ISDI Angklung group and the Center of Hope (CoH) ISDI. We are truly grateful for this thoughtful gift and send our warmest love and appreciation to Mr. DJ BIG BONG. The entire ISDI family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. DJ BIG BONG for the generous gift of tumblers for our children. The tumblers were shared with the children of the ISDI Angklung group and the Center of Hope (CoH) ISDI. They received them with great joy and were truly happy to experience such kindness and generosity. Thoughtful gestures like this inspire and encourage our children to continue learning, developing their talents, and reaching their full potential. We are sincerely grateful for the care and support that Mr. DJ BIG BONG has shown to ISDI. Once again, thank you, Mr. DJ BIG BONG, for your kindness and generosity. May all the goodness you have shared be returned to you with abundant blessings. With love and warmest regards, The ISDI Family |
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| July 16 |
Center of Hope (CoH) ISDI once again participated in a bazaar held as part of the anniversary celebration of Grand Hyatt Jakarta. On this special occasion, CoH ISDI was represented by Eko, Michael, Egi, and Sisca, accompanied by their teachers, Ms. Cecil, Ms. Dewi, Mr. Eno, and Hesty. Participating in the bazaar at Grand Hyatt Jakarta is not a new experience for CoH ISDI. The children have always shown great enthusiasm in introducing and showcasing their creative works, including homemade cookies and ISDI–SOVLO tote bags decorated with artwork created by their own creativity. This activity provided a meaningful opportunity for the children to learn how to interact with the community, build confidence, and share their talents with others. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Grand Hyatt Jakarta for the trust and continuous support given to CoH ISDI through this valuable opportunity to participate in the bazaar. This support has become a great motivation for the children to continue creating, learning, and developing their potential. Happy anniversary to Grand Hyatt Jakarta. May you continue to achieve greater success, grow continuously, and remain an inspiration through your care and support for communities and friends with disabilities. We look forward to meeting again and creating more meaningful collaborations in the future. |
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| July 31 |
Center of Hope (CoH) ISDI had the pleasure of welcoming friends from New Life Sunter Church for a special visit and meaningful activities with the children of CoH ISDI. During this wonderful occasion, everyone shared joyful moments through various fun activities, including playing ball-passing games, decorating bags with paintings, and dancing together. The children of CoH ISDI participated with great excitement and happiness throughout the activities. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Miss Sharon and the team from New Life Sunter Church for spending precious time with the children of CoH ISDI and creating such a joyful and memorable experience. Thank you for the kindness, care, and togetherness you have shared with us. We hope to have the opportunity to meet and spend time together again in the future. With love and warm regards from all of us. |
ISDI (Yayasan Sindroma Down Indonesia or Indonesian Down syndrome Society) was formally established on 21 st April 1999. A non-profit support group of parents, medical professions, special-needs experts, teachers, and all of those who have deep concern.
We, as parents are very concerned of the future of children with Down syndrome in Indonesia especially when little is done to support them by the government or other non-profit organizations.
We so look forward towards a better future by sharing our experiences and supporting each other in our monthly gatherings. This way we gain knowledge and our children benefit from our experiences.