More Than a Clean Street
On a quiet Tuesday Afternoon in September, the students of Yayasan Cipta Mandiri (YCM) gathered in front of their two-storey house in Bogor. They […]
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How YCM Celebrated Independence Day
On a bright August morning, the yard of Yayasan Cipta Mandiri in Bogor was full of energy. Children and young people stood in neat […]
Ready, Set, Cook! Independence Day at YCM
In the afternoon of the cooking competition, the futsal court at Yayasan Cipta Mandiri looks very different from usual. Eight study tables have been […]
Small Steps, Big Stage
In August, the two-storey house of Yayasan Cipta Mandiri (YCM) in Bogor felt busier than usual. There were many activities that month, and each […]
The Stage Where Empathy Was Tested
The hall at Yayasan Cipta Mandiri (YCM) was full that day, filled with the kind of energy that only builds when something important is […]
A Goodbye that Feels Like a Gift
The classroom felt different that afternoon. On April 15, 2026, the students of Yayasan Cipta Mandiri (YCM) gathered not for a lesson, but for […]
A Story of Learning, Courage, and Care
The room was buzzing. Phones in hand, notebooks open, eyes wide — the teenagers of Youth Creative Movement (YCM) were not just sitting in […]
What a Star Bazaar Taught YCM Students About Life
It was just a small piece of paper — nothing special, really. But for a thirteen-year-old girl standing in line at Yayasan Cipta Mandiri’s […]
When Ramadan Brings Everyone Home
The smell of food filled the air long before the sun touched the horizon. Inside the familiar space of Yayasan Cipta Mandiri, there was […]
Three Times, and Counting – YCM & UniGo
There is something quietly powerful about showing up — not once, not twice, but three times. That is exactly what UniGo Australian Volunteers International […]