Tag: Indonesia

During my trip to Indonesia, I was able to meet with Bandung District’s First Lady, the Head of the District Health Office, and the District Health Office Deputy. Save The Children’s SELARAS program is very complimentary to their mission to improve community health through improved environment sanitation at home, improve access to clean water, latrines… Continue reading SELARAS is a Health, Hygiene and Hand Washing Program For Newborn Survival in Indonesia

Visiting With Mothers and Frontline Health Workers in Indonesia I was in a small village in Indonesia today spending time with pregnant mothers and health workers – including midwives and the ONLY doctor for six villages. Yes, six villages share one doctor. The pregnant mothers were there for a mother's support group. They were learning… Continue reading Visiting With Mothers and Frontline Health Workers in Indonesia

Fortunately, the 13 hour flight from Chicago to Tokyo was uneventful. It was hot (like hot yoga hot) on the plane…but other than that it was smooth sailing. Arriving in Japan Arriving in Japan was magical…and a little surreal. The airport was so clean and white and efficient. During our 10 hour layover, I waited… Continue reading Traveling to Indonesia