Management

Michael Heath - Advisor

Michael is an international managing director with more than 30 years of operational leadership experience across Asia and beyond. Now retired, he lives in Surabaya with his wife, Sudjiati, where they are building the Foundation together.

Throughout his career, Michael has led regional businesses and established, developed, and managed five factories in diverse international settings, including Venezuela, Indonesia, and Thailand. These facilities ranged from 6,000m² to 10,000m², requiring practical leadership, long-term planning, and the ability to bring people together across different cultures and environments.

Having first worked in Indonesia in 1994, Michael has developed a deep connection to the country and its people. Over many years, he has seen both the resilience of local communities and the significant challenges faced by children growing up in poverty or without consistent access to education, health care, and opportunity.

Together with Sudjiati, Michael is committed to helping children reach their full potential. Their belief is simple: with care, education, encouragement, and the right support, children can build brighter, more independent futures.

Through the Foundation, Michael hopes to bring his experience, commitment, and international perspective to a lasting community project-one that gives vulnerable children a safe home, meaningful opportunities, and the confidence to shape the next generation.

Iswanto - Incoming Chairman

Iswanto is the headmaster of a local elementary school serving approximately 400 pupils. Many children supported by the Yayasan attend this school, giving him an immediate understanding of their educational needs and everyday challenges.

Since 2002, he has gained experience educating children in an orphanage setting. This long-standing work has deepened his commitment to providing safe, supportive, and purposeful learning opportunities for children who need them.

Alongside his school leadership, he continues to support children in the local area by providing religious education and guidance. He also volunteers his time to the community, focusing on the needs of families who may be excluded from wider opportunities.

As incoming Chairman, he brings practical educational leadership, long-term community experience, and a commitment to inclusive support. He works to help ensure that the Yayasan remains connected to local schools and communities while improving the prospects of the children it serves.

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Abid - Incoming Treasurer

Biography coming soon.

Nur Wahib - Secretary

N Nur Wahib serves as Secretary of the Yayasan, bringing extensive experience in the care and development of underprivileged children. He has previously led foundations supporting around 300 children, giving him strong insight into the practical and human responsibilities of this work.

Having retired from the priesthood, N Nur Wahib brings a lifetime of committed religious service and a deeply held belief that caring for children and strengthening the community are shared responsibilities. His values guide his desire to serve with compassion, integrity, and purpose.

Over four decades, he has built enduring connections with schools and local institutions. These relationships, together with his wide experience, help the Yayasan work collaboratively and develop practical support for children and their families.

As Secretary, N Nur Wahib supports the Yayasan's coordination, administration, and long-term direction. He is committed to ensuring that its work remains well organised, responsive to community needs, and focused on giving children greater opportunity, security, and hope.

Nur Syamsiah - Chairman

Hj. Nur Syamsiah serves as Chairman of the Yayasan. She brings a strong commitment to social responsibility, a deep value of compassion, a genuine enjoyment of social service as a way of contributing to the community, and a firm commitment to integrity.

She believes that every child deserves the same opportunity to access education, health care, and a safe environment. This belief shapes her commitment to supporting the children in the Yayasan's care and helping them build brighter, more secure futures.

This conviction motivates Hj. Nur Syamsiah to take part in social activities and turn compassion into practical action. Through the Yayasan, she hopes to ensure that children receive encouragement, care, and meaningful opportunities to learn, develop, and realise their potential.

As Chairman, Hj. Nur Syamsiah is committed to professional management, transparent use of the Yayasan's funds, and sustainable programmes that genuinely improve the quality of life and future prospects of the children supported by the Yayasan.

Wiwied Hidayat - Treasurer

Wiwied Hidayat serves as Treasurer of the Yayasan, bringing a strong desire to share social concern, gain spiritual reward through service, and help create a better future for children. She is committed to contributing her time, care, and experience to the long-term success of the Yayasan.

Before joining the Yayasan, Wiwied Hidayat worked as a Personal Manager at a large fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company. Her professional experience strengthened her organisational skills, discretion, and ability to coordinate effectively. She particularly values the human side of her work and enjoys building positive, respectful relationships with people.

Wiwied Hidayat believes that practical support, dependable care, and genuine encouragement can improve the lives of children. She is motivated by the opportunity to help create a stable and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and develop confidence in their future.

As Treasurer, Wiwied Hidayat supports the responsible stewardship of the Yayasan's resources and contributes to its shared vision of meaningful, lasting opportunities for children. Her commitment is grounded in compassion, responsibility, and the belief that collective effort can help change lives.

Sudjiati Heath - Supervisor

Sudjiati was born and raised in a farming village in Central Java, where she experienced firsthand the challenges that under privilege can bring to families and children. Education was often unaffordable, daily life could be difficult, and opportunities were limited. These experiences gave her a deep understanding of the barriers that many vulnerable children continue to face today.

Despite these challenges, Sudjiati’s strong faith, compassion, and determination have shaped her commitment to helping others. She believes that every child deserves the opportunity to grow up safely, receive an education, and develop the confidence and skills needed for a better future.

Together with her husband, Michael, Sudjiati founded the organisation with the hope of creating a caring and supportive environment for children who need it most. Her vision extends beyond providing a home: she wants to build a community where children can access education, health support, emotional wellbeing, recreation, and encouragement to reach their full potential.

Sudjiati is driven by a desire to contribute to the wellbeing of her fellow people and to create practical, lasting change. Through the Foundation, she hopes to help transform lives-one child, one family, and one opportunity at a time.

Thomas Heath - Technical support

Thomas provides technical support for the Yayasan, combining his experience in British education with a passion for network infrastructure. By facilitating and supporting the Yayasan’s digital work, he hopes to help share its mission with a wider global audience.

Before volunteering, Thomas grew up in Singapore with his parents, Michael and Sudjiati, while maintaining close family ties in rural Indonesia. His upbringing instilled in him the values of optimisation, inclusivity, and respect.