Women From Indonesia

"Being in Silicon Valley, I see first-hand how the power of technology, innovation, ingenuity and entrepreneurship can create “magic” that can really make a big impact in people’s lives and literally change the world. I would like to encourage the Silicon Valley community to think of how they can help spread that “magic” to the developing world, to increase the cross-collaborations with entrepreneurs from the developing world so they too can leverage the power of innovation and ingenuity to improve the living conditions of all people around the world."

"If I don't start now, my people will remain backward. I have to start, and I'm sure it will require a lot of sacrifice from me. If my brother can do it, why can't I, his younger sister? If men can do it, why can't women?"

"This suggestion is highly appreciated by the board and teachers, but for the time being, the women will try to send the thief by themselves to the edge of the land, and when the female power is no longer able to save the thief, then with all my heart the teachers and the management will ask for your suggestions how, to you who we think we deserve to give up that hope."

"Mr. Governor, my breath is almost gone, it feels like it has reached my neck. Please, Mr. Governor take a look and pay attention to the Diniyah Girls' School."

"...to develop society without the participation of women is like having a bird who wants to fly with one wing. The education of one woman means the education of all the people."

"Figures like Rahmah El Yunusiyah prove that women can be agents of change in education and society."

"The education for women that combined religion and general knowledge introduced by Rahmah El Yunusiyah at Madrasah Diniyah Putri has become a model of modern education in Indonesia."

"The curriculum innovation introduced by Rahmah El Yunusiyah at Diniyah Putri not only gave women the opportunity to learn, but also educated them to understand the world in its entirety."