Bogor, 2 – 14 Feb 2019.

From February 12-14, 2019, at the Kinasih Hotel in Caringin, Bogor Regency, a training session was held for regional coordinators and district facilitators of Family Education. Representatives from the Health Office, Social Services Office, Family Planning and Family Planning Agency (BKB), and the Bogor Regency Education Office were also present.

In his remarks, Mr. Luthfi, Head of the Bogor Regency Education Office, discussed the issue of stunting and the importance of changing parents’ mindsets. He also emphasized that this was a cross-sectoral effort, with facilitators and coordinators as the primary drivers.
During the three-day training, the regional coordinators and district facilitators received material on family education (parenting) and facilitation principles. The training, delivered through games, created a lively and relaxed atmosphere among the participants. It wouldn’t be complete without getting to know each of the regional coordinators and district facilitators of Family Education, and here they are.

The Regional Coordinators act as the driving force behind all preparation and implementation of activities, including outreach, approaching authorities, obtaining permits, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. The seven regional coordinators assigned to the training are: Ms. Nina Nuraniyah, district coordinator and regional coordinator for Caringin, Cijeruk, and Babakan Madang. The seven district facilitators assigned to the training are: Ms. Yuni (Yunita Siti Sapuroh), regional coordinator for Megamendung, Ciawi, and Cigombong.

Mrs. Ucu (Siti Mariam Ucu), the regional coordinator for Jasinga and Cigudeg. Mrs. Tita (Puspitaning Pangabekti), the regional coordinator for Parung Panjang and Tenjo. Mrs. Susi (Susi Yulianti), the regional coordinator for Jonggol, Klapanunggal, and Cariu. Mrs. Gina (Gina Damayanti), the regional coordinator for Tanjungsari and Sukamakmur. Mrs. Dewi (Dewi Ardiana), the regional coordinator for Leuwiliang and Cibungbulang. Mrs. Nuryani, the regional coordinator for Parung, Gunung Sindur, and Rumpin.

District Facilitators (Faskab) will serve as mentors for the sub-district facilitators in disseminating the practices implemented in the two pilot sub-districts. The following faskabs will be assigned: Mrs. Jois (Euis Nuraenah) from Cijeruk District, Mrs. Yeni (Yeni Marwati) from Cijeruk District, and Mrs. Lina (Lina Marlina) from Cijeruk District. Cijeruk, Mrs. Yulia from Babakan Madang District, Mrs. Dede (Dede Robiatul Adawiyah) from Babakan Madang District, Mrs. Wiwin (Wiwin Wiarsih) from Babakan Madang District, Mrs. Indah (Indah Dewi Pertiwi) from Babakan Madang District.

A huge thank you and good luck to all the regional coordinators and district faskab (district facilitation) officers. You are the driving force behind Family Education. Keep up the good work and be successful!