Femke in Indonesia

My Story

My adventure began with a solo trip to Indonesia. At the airport in Jakarta, I immediately met other students from The Power of Sports, which gave me a warm and familiar feeling. Together, we continued our journey by train, a beautiful six-hour ride through a variety of landscapes, on our way to Semarang!

In Semarang, we received a warm welcome from the Indonesian team and were brought to our accommodation, the Wisma. Since everyone had just arrived, it instantly felt cozy and familiar. That first evening, we enjoyed a delicious Indonesian meal together, nasi goreng, and quickly got to know one another.

During my internship, I led sports and play activities for children from underprivileged neighborhoods. They were incredibly enthusiastic, made heart shapes with their hands, and gave lots of hugs. Sport gave them confidence and brought us together in a beautiful way.

Badminton was very popular, so we often played it with the team.

In the mornings and afternoons, we taught PE at school, and in between we enjoyed local lunches at the Warung. The Indonesian staff team was often present and supported us whenever needed. The team felt like a second family. We laughed a lot and learned about each other’s cultures.

On weekends, we did fun activities like rafting, hiking, playing sports, eating out, going out, and visiting waterfalls, making the adventure complete.

During my time in Indonesia, I had the special opportunity to attend a traditional wedding. Everyone was so warm and friendly. It was a unique experience to witness such an important cultural moment up close.

What I’ve especially learned is how sport connects people, and how important it is to adapt to a different culture. I found it remarkable to see how faith here is a calm and natural part of daily life.

After eight weeks of internship, I travelled around Indonesia. The memories and lessons will stay with me forever. This experience has only strengthened my passion for sport and working with children. I’m going to miss everyone so much, but I know this journey will always have a special place in my heart.