Watching The Beginning of Life Together with the Tanjungsari Cadre Forum

Wednesday, 20 Juli 2016

F2H invited Taman Posyandu cadres in Tanjungsari to a screening of the film “The Beginning of Life.” The film tells the story of toddler development and interactions with the world around them, and how adults navigate this crucial period according to local socio-cultural conditions. The film was presented by Videocamp and Ashoka as part of a global campaign on the importance of early childhood development.

The film is divided into three parts with different themes. The first part focuses on children as innovators, the play environment, and child development. The second part focuses on bonding or building bonds with children. The third part focuses on parents and teachers, the pressures of dealing with children, and community support. These themes are expected to spark brief discussions among the cadres.

A total of 15 cadres from 15 Taman Posyandu attended, accompanied by Mr. Hidayat, the F2H field coordinator. The cadres enthusiastically discussed the film’s messages, even critically addressing the cultural differences between what was depicted in the film and what they could apply in their local areas. When the cadres had questions, particularly regarding children’s behavior, Dra. The event concluded with a short presentation by Unpad nutritionist Dr. Sofa Rahmannia on cadre entrepreneurship through selling healthy and nutritious complementary foods.