Amanah Foundation Uses National Children's Day 2026 to Celebrate Children with Special Needs

The Amanah Poppy Amalya Foundation in Aceh used the commemoration of National Children’s Day (HAN) 2026 as a moment to appreciate the potential of every child, especially those with special needs, by providing them with equal opportunities to grow, learn, and develop according to their abilities. “Every child has their own dreams. No child is a failure, but they have different ways of developing, whether in learning, playing, or education,” said Hema Sunarja, Head of Therapy Services at the Amanah Poppy Amalya Foundation, in Banda Aceh on Saturday. Hema stated that the foundation routinely commemorates National Children’s Day each year. However, this time it was held internally with the fostered children under the theme “Every Child is Special, Every Dream is Precious.” “This theme was chosen to remind everyone that every child has the same right to grow and develop, regardless of their condition,” she said. The Amanah Poppy Amalya Foundation currently supports around 95 children, most of whom have special needs, through the Humaira Special Needs Center. The centre provides therapy for children with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, speech delays, sensory disorders, and other developmental challenges. Services offered include sensory integration therapy, behavioural therapy, occupational therapy, and education. Additionally, the foundation runs programmes for general children, such as reading, writing, arithmetic, tutoring, and a dance studio. Hema conveyed that the National Children’s Day commemoration also serves as an opportunity to encourage the public to be more accepting of children with special needs and to provide them with space to interact and develop their potential. She expressed hope that the Aceh government will continue to increase its support for children with special needs through the provision of therapy facilities and infrastructure, as well as the procurement of therapy equipment. “We also hope for an increase in the capacity of therapists so that services for children with special needs can be continuously improved,” Hema concluded.