Dharma Wanita awards scholarships

Dharma Wanita awards scholarships

The Dharma Wanita women's organization of the Ministry of
Social Services has granted scholarships to 184 students from the
less privileged groups of the society. The program is part of the
celebration of the 20th anniversary of the organization, the
members of which consist of wives of civil servants and female
employees of government agencies.

Mrs. Ign. Setiyoko, chairwoman of the celebration committee
said at the ministry late last week that under the scheme each of
the students will receive between Rp 90,000 and Rp 180,000 per
semester.

She said that her organization has also sponsored free health
check ups for poor families and held a seminar on heart disease
and stroke. (tis)