About HAND

An non profit organization (NGO)

which is focus on disaster responses, education, health, and entrepreneur

We began as Humanitarian Assistance Network for Disaster (HAND) on 19th March 2010 after undergoing a training on basic preparedness in International Disaster Response (IDR1100). Our humble beginnings started with a dinner at Sheraton Hotel, Surabaya which we hosted for a small group of about 18 well-wishers to launch HAND.

Since our inception, and as a result of our clear focus & organizational structure based on ‘TheStarfishModel’ , we have experienced many ‘milestones’. Little did we expect to grow & develop so rapidly, that by our 4th Anniversary in March 2014 we decided to rebrand ourselves as Humanitarian Assistance Network for Development (HAND) so as to widen and deepen the scope of the expanding activities, trainings & programs we conduct in different locations.

Our Vision :

“To establish a Holistic and Sustainable Community Transformation
through Netweaving “

Tagline :

“FRIENDS working with FRIENDS, having FUN and changing the world.”

Our Mission :

Networker

HAND will collaborate and network with partners in disaster & community transformation

Builder

HAND will equip & build communities’ capacity through an asset-based approach

Catalyst

HAND will be a catalyst for sustainable community transformation

Core Values

COMPASSION (HUMANITY)

The HAND community is grounded by a heart of love and compassion for those in need of assistance and care especially who are afflicted by disaster, poverty, and social injustice.

RELATIONSHIP (HEART)

The HAND community will always seek to include and work with other like-minded individuals and groups to change the world to be a better place. We value the power of human networks and relationships. It is simply, “Friends working with Friends, having fun and changing the world”.

DISCIPLINE (HEAD)

The HAND community is adaptive, resilient, and mission-oriented. It will strive for mission success in spite of challenges and difficulties. It will also uphold a high standard of cleanliness and punctuality.

PASSION (HANDS)

The HAND community approach every task or assignment with fervency and focus to do it well. We will therefore proactively acquire the necessary training, skills, knowledge and competencies to accomplish the assigned task professionally.

Core Team

Vironica Tirtajaya

Surabaya Pack Leader

Wee Yin Sian

Singapore Pack Leader

Wem Turupadang

Kupang Pack Leader

Ivan Hodiny

Jakarta Pack Leader