The Dreamhouse Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary through A Day of Care, a collaborative community service event with Rotary Club of Jogja Merapi, bringing together health services, child protection initiatives, and social support for the community.
On Saturday, November 7, 2026, Grha Purwomartani in Kalasan, Sleman, hosted A Day of Care, a community service event held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Yayasan Rumah Impian Indonesia (The Dreamhouse Foundation) and the 23rd anniversary of Rotary Club of Jogja Merapi.
The event was more than an anniversary celebration. It was an opportunity to translate the spirit of solidarity and service into practical actions that benefit the community.
The program opened with remarks from the Founder of The Dreamhouse Foundation and the Head of the Sleman Social Affairs Office, who attended as the representative of the Regent of Sleman. Their messages highlighted the importance of collaboration among different stakeholders in building a more supportive community and strengthening child protection efforts.
Strengthening Families and Schools in Child Protection
One of the key highlights of A Day of Care was the inauguration of Parent Volunteers for Child Protection and Anti-Bullying School Cadres.
The Parent Volunteers for Child Protection initiative aims to strengthen the role of families in creating safe, supportive, and violence-free environments for children. Parents play an essential role in recognizing children’s needs, preventing violence, and ensuring that children’s fundamental rights are respected.
Meanwhile, the inauguration of Anti-Bullying School Cadres represents a commitment to creating safer and more child-friendly learning environments. These cadres are expected to help identify, prevent, and respond to bullying within their school communities.
Both initiatives reflect an important principle: child protection cannot be achieved by one organization alone. It requires the active involvement of families, schools, communities, and government institutions.
Bringing Health Services Closer to the Community
A Day of Care also provided a range of free health services for community members. These included heart health examinations, dental check-ups, general health examinations, health consultations, and dental health education.
Through these services, community members had the opportunity to check their health conditions and receive information about the importance of preventive healthcare and regular medical examinations.
Dental health education was also an important part of the program, encouraging families to pay greater attention to oral hygiene and develop healthy dental care habits from childhood.
In addition to health services, the event provided Social Protection Services (Perlindungan Sosial or Perlinsos), helping community members access information about available social protection programs. An affordable staple food program (Tebus Murah Sembako) was also organized to support household needs.
These initiatives demonstrate that community care should go beyond good intentions. It should respond to people’s practical and everyday needs.
Celebrating the Journey, Continuing the Commitment
The celebration continued with a birthday cake-cutting ceremony, marking 20 years of The Dreamhouse Foundation and 23 years of Rotary Club of Jogja Merapi.
For two decades, The Dreamhouse Foundation has accompanied children at risk, including children affected by violence, exploitation, neglect, and other forms of social vulnerability. This journey has strengthened our belief that every child deserves to grow up in a safe environment, enjoy equal opportunities, and have the support needed to pursue their dreams.
For Rotary Club of Jogja Merapi, its 23rd anniversary is also a reminder to continue living out the spirit of Service Above Self through meaningful service and contributions to the community.
The Dreamhouse Foundation extends its sincere gratitude to the Sleman Regency Government, Rotary Club of Jogja Merapi, all partners, sponsors, healthcare professionals, volunteers, community cadres, and everyone who supported and participated in A Day of Care.
The event demonstrated how collaboration can create a wider impact. When different stakeholders contribute their resources, expertise, time, and compassion, more people can benefit from meaningful community initiatives.
Twenty years of inspiring dreams. Twenty-three years of serving others. Together, we continue the journey through solidarity, care, and a shared commitment to transform lives.
Solidarity, Care, Transform.