The Smile We bring
Through community-based preschools and early childhood development programs, we help children learn, grow, and thrive in safe, nurturing, and joyful environments while supporting teachers, parents, and communities to build stronger foundations for every child’s future.
No Mother Should Feel Alone
Program BUNDA (Bersama Mendukung Ibu Sehat dan Bahagia) integrates compassionate psychosocial support into Posyandu and village midwife services, bringing mental health care to mothers in underserved and climate-affected communities across eastern Indonesia.
25 Years of Impact
Foundation for Mother and Child Health Indonesia or locally known as Yayasan Balita Sehat Indonesia was established since 2001. We work to improve the health and wellbeing of mothers and children in Indonesia. Our mission is to create awareness world where every mother is able to receive the knowledge and support she needs for her children to reach their full potential. More..
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Hard Facts
- Approximately 733 million people worldwide faced hunger in 2023, equating to about 9.1% of the global population. This figure has remained largely unchanged since 2022 (FAO, 2024)
- 22.3% of children under five were stunted in 2022, totaling 148.1 million children globally (UNICEF-WHO-WB Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates, 2023)
- In 2023, 4.8 million children under five died, averaging 13,100 deaths per day. Leading causes included infectious diseases, preterm birth complications, and intrapartum-related complications (UNICEF, 2025)
- Approximately 1 in 5 women (20%) experience a mental health condition during pregnancy or within the first year after childbirth. Among these women, 20% report suicidal thoughts or engage in self-harm behaviors (WHO, 2022)
- In Indonesia, approximately 31% of children under five were stunted in 2023 (WFP USA, 2024)
Our Programs
Education
We aim to support families that living in poor and urban communities in Indonesia, We believe that pre-school education give underprivilaged children a head-start. The curriculum of one year academic has integrated between health education and national curriculum recommended by the government. Read more
Pre-Scool program (PAUD), Mobile Library (smart car & motor bike library)
Health
We conduct anthropometric measurement for preschool children, nutrition consultation, medical services, and psychosocial support for mothers. Moreover, we also educate women workers, teenagers, and all productive-aged women on health, nutrition, parenting, and mental well-being. Read more
Mental Health: BUNDA Program, Stronger Together,
Health Education: Health Education Session for Mothers, Days For Girls Indonesia, Nutrition Improvement, Pregnancy Care, Parenting Session, HER Health Project, Young Worker Inclusion Training, Training for Community Health Workers
Income Generating Skills
Family economic status influences children's nutrition status indirectly. Thus, we nurture family in our communities with skill training such as sewing and handicraft skill. We want them to have sustainable livelihood with their own skill. Read more
Soft-skilss training: sewing, recycling, knitting, and handicraft
