Our story begins here.

A restless lecturer from Salatiga, a teachable employee-turned-occupational therapist, an inspired Special Education major from the Philippines, a challenged Sunday school teacher to serve "where unseen", and a contemplative Indonesian diaspora who lived in the United States. Five friends, not having many in common, but together, compelled by a faith that seeks goodwill for all, and a heart particularly moved towards special children in underprivileged communities across Indonesia.

YSUS (Yayasan Saluran Unggul Sesama) was established out of this shared love and vision to see inclusive communities built, and best-practices in learning and development taught, with a special emphasis on rural Indonesia. The focus-on-rural is a response to serve where the need is greatest, as less-developed areas are where stigmatism towards people with disability continue to persist, and expertise in the field of special education remains lacking. YSUS therefore works with existing local organizations, equipping and empowering them towards becoming inclusive and resourced communities for special children to thrive in.

The mission of YSUS is simple. To be a vessel of change, towards a more inclusive Indonesia. For every person with disability, is first and foremost a person with dignity, worthy to be engaged members of society. If every person understood this, how different will our world be? A world full of difference, yet a world in unity.

Come share in our dream,

Jessica Tanoesoedibjo
Chairwoman of YSUS