Indonesia

Wulan had never imagined she would be at the point she is now. She comes from a line of successful entrepreneurs who have been able to provide for their families. But four years ago, their family business experienced difficulties, and they were forced to declare bankruptcy. Now the family live in a government-sponsored apartment built for underprivileged families. During this most tumultuous period of her life, Wulan discovered she was pregnant with a second daughter, Angel. In her first year of life it was clear that Angel’s development was slower than expected. That was when Wulan learned that her daughter has Down syndrome. The family couldn’t earn enough to pay for Angel’s medical check-ups and treatments. Compassion stepped in. Getting support from the Compassion project means that Angel can access the medical help she needs. Thanks to physiotherapy, she can stand up and walk by holding on to the wall. Angel has been showing great results. Angel is growing and developing well with the love of her mother and her church family and the support she needs from the Compassion project. Wulan says she’s grateful for the project’s help that came in her time of need—and thankful for the way the project stands by her family’s side. “I always remember the prayer of Jabez in the Bible, and hold on to it whenever I feel down,” she says. “If not for the Compassion project, I would have just given up.” But now she looks at her daughter and sees a hope-filled future.