By Putu Ariany and Cibana Wulan | Project Leader and Finance Officer of YCM
Wise men told us that everything happens for a reason, this may seems also happened to Wulan. A young woman who had to get through a difficult situation because a motorbike accident.
When she was still studying in a primary school, she joined YCM for several years. Until she finished her vocational school, and she was admitted working in a famous coffee shop as a barista. She was so happy for sure, as she dreamt to help the financial condition of her parents. Wulan’s father is a gardener, and her mother is a seamstress. They both earn quite low income, so that’s why Wulan insisted to work after high school. She also had a dream to continue her study to a university, she collected part of her income for university’s admission fees.
Wulan worked diligently until an accident happened. Her colleague who was the driver and her were safe, but unfortunately it caused her to undergo many surgeries. She had to use a wheelchair for her mobility after the surgeries. For two years she spent her days on her wheelchair and physical therapy in a hospital. Well, future seemed so blurry for her.
After years of therapy, eventually Wulan does not need a wheelchair anymore. She is able to walk with a crutch and a knee brace now. Although the pain still relapses sometimes and she is still doing regular therapy, but her life’s quality is increasing.
Wulan returned to YCM since I knew that she was doing almost nothing except therapy and stayed at her tiny space her family call as a home which only couple of steps away from YCM. I know how sharp and diligent Wulan when she was still joining YCM. Then I talked to her sister who joined YCM also, about an offer to join us again. Wulan agreed to join us again and she started her new days with us.
YCM offered her to do an accounting training with her senior and practicing her sharing skill to the younger ones. She showed us her significant contribution and now she is doing YCM’s finance and sharing her knowledge to others.
Not long after her contribution to YCM, she receives a scholarship through YCM to continue her study to university, thing she dreamt about some years ago. With all her mobility limitation, she decided to study online mostly.
Wulan biggest dreams are to become an entrepreneur and make something to improve the quality of education in Indonesia. She wants to make learning more accessible and effective, especially in the areas that are lack of resources. She also has a dream to do her postgraduate study abroad to gain valuable knowledge and experiences. Additionally, she is dreaming of travelling around the world, because she believes that seeing different cultures and viewpoints will help her to inspire her work in education. By combining her love for business, education and travelling, she hopes to create something that will improve the education in Indonesia and bring benefit to the future generation.
Wulan is so grateful for her life now, for her YCM is not only a working place. YCM is a support system during her though time. It helps her to recover and to grow. There are numerous benefits to joining YCM. It offers a free and encouraging space to learn English and develop important skills that are vital today. The community at YCM is friendly, providing opportunities to connect with new people and make friends while learning together. She would certainly recommend others to join YCM because it’s an excellent environment for both personal and academic growth. The skills and experiences that the young people gain at YCM can lead to new opportunities in the future, and the welcoming atmosphere makes learning fun. It’s a place where anyone can be the better version without being stressful.
Wulan has a deep appreciation for YCM and its donors. YCM has opened valuable opportunities for her learning and development, and she is particularly thankful for the scholarship she received from the donors. Their generosity not only helps with educational expenses but also enables many individuals like her to access essential resources and skills that can shape our futures.
The support from donors truly makes a difference in the lives of students, allowing us to chase our dreams without feeling worried of financial limitations. Their dedication to education and community growth is truly inspiring, and we hope they understand how much their contributions mean to us. Thanks to YCM and its donors, we have the chance to better ourselves and positively impact our communities.
By Putu Ariany | Co-Founder and Project Leader
By Putu Ariany | Co-Founder and Project Leader
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