Dewi Keumala

Mala

Her mother's family came from a family of freedom fighters in Aceh, who fought against the Dutch colonialists. This story was passed down through the generations in the family.

2000-2005 Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Social Politics, Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara

Joined PKPA since 2006; Humanitarian Team (Recovery Program Gempa & Tsunami, Pulau Nias) at PKPA; Coordinator of Rumah Aman; Manager Area of PKPA Branch Office in Nias (9 years); MEAL Officer Monitoring Evaluation Appraisal and Learning, Medan; 2017-present Executive Director

Previously published in the Tribun-Medan article, Keumala Dewi Plunges Into Protecting Children, Starting as a Humanitarian Worker for the 2006 Nias Earthquake. 2019; Keumala Dewi, from the Center for Child Study and Protection in Medan, Indonesia, authored the paper on the role of the ICT sector in protecting children's rights and preventing financial misuse for child sexual exploitation. 2024

Disaster Preparedness Volunteer in Nias; Secretary of Disaster Preparedness Coalition in Polonius; Co-Chair of the Business and Children’s Rights Working Group; National Trainer for Child Safeguarding, training over 40 local and national institutions, helping to develop policies for child protection and prevention of sexual exploitation

Member of the Supervisory Board at the Child Labor Advocacy Network, 2023-2027

Successfully promoted child protection policies (PERDA) in Medan and Talu and a national roadmap in Jakarta; Designed and implemented online child protection programmes in Indonesia, Nepal, and the Philippines; Promoted legal aid services for underprivileged communities, especially children

Bahasa Indonesia, English

1. Reading books, especially from junior high school because it is considered more meaningful and relaxing, 2. Discussing and exchanging ideas, 3. Cultivating cactus, especially the "cowboy cactus" type, inspired by its resilient nature

1. The greatest moment is feeling a significant contribution when helping child victims of violence, in shelters. Witnessing children who were once hurt and traumatized recover, become healthy, and return to a better life; 2. The lowest moment is when unable to save a child, leading to death. However, the focus remains on the positive impact that has been achieved.

1. Advocacy for child protection policies; 2. Educate the public about the importance of business principles that respect children's rights; 3. Participate in social activities voluntarily

Dedication to work, love for work, and the ability to see positive results from the contributions that have been made. Empathy - if you want to do it properly you must have empathy for anyone; there must be empathy and good communication with friends and colleagues. Don't be stingy with knowledge.

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