On Friday, 24 April 2026, Yayasan YAPHI team conducted legal training and education at Pepantan Gemawang, GKJ Gereja Giri Kinasih. The training was designed inclusively by dividing participants into three groups - parents, youth, and children. This division was important in order that the materials could be presented in a way that fitted with the target groups’ age-related needs and characters.

In session with parents, the director of Yayasan YAPHI, Haryati Panca Putri led the training accompanied by resource person Dunung Sukocowati. The activity started with introduction of Yayasan YAPHI, including the scope of its work which focused on the vulnerable groups, such as poor people, marginal groups, and people with disability. In addition, YAPHI also actively dealt with structural cases and violence against women and children.

In the presentation, Haryati Panca Putri focused on violence against women which was closely related to the entrenched patriarchy culture. Using simple and easy-to-understand language, she explained how power relations formed and its impact on women’s vulnerability. This approach proved effective, considering that the majority of participants were elderly people who needed contextual and communicative explanation.

Dunung Sukocowati continued with the subsequent session about the forms of violence, from physical violence, to psychological and economic violence. She also explained how the Indonesian laws regulated the protection of victims. The discussion was interactive, as participants had enough space to ask and share experience. This helped participants with more in-depth understanding, and offered concrete picture of steps to prevent violence against women and children.

At the same time, YAPHI team also conducted education for Sunday school children involving 14 participants. The method was more creative and fun – film presentation and interactive game(s). Through such approach, children got to understand the concept of “safe culture” as initial step towards prevention of sexual violence. They learned about borders in interaction with other people, including the importance of being cautious of strangers, protecting their body, and understanding who may and may not touch certain parts of their body.

Meanwhile, youth groups consisted of ten individuals who received specific materials regarding prevention of sexual violence. In the session, YAPHI emphasised the importance of youth awareness with regards to social relations in real life as well as in social media. Facilitators guided youth to understanding of risks they could face, including potential digital-based violence. In addition, they also introduced youth to a variety of key regulations such as Information and Electronic Transaction Law and Law on Sexual Violence, so that youth had the necessary awareness about law.

The activity series proceeded for two-and-a-half hours. The activity ended with a reflection session, where participants from each group expressed their message(s), opinion(s), and new understanding which they gained from the training.

The activity highlighted Yayasan YAPHI commitment to raising legal awareness at community level, and at strengthening measures for violence prevention through inclusive and participatory education. By targeting different age groups, YAPHI not only provided knowledge, but also built foundation for a safe culture that can be applied in daily life. (ast)