Pemakna are individuals who act as learning facilitators in the Pemaknaan process, a reflective approach developed by Indonesia untuk Kemanusiaan (IKa). Coming from diverse backgrounds—including activists, academics, journalists, and social practitioners—Pemakna are deeply engaged in social movements and have a strong understanding of social change.
In the Pemaknaan process, Pemakna engage with IKa’s partners to explore their experiences, challenges, and strategies in achieving social transformation. Their role is not to evaluate projects but to serve as reflection companions, helping organizations understand their journey in a more contextual and meaningful way.
Pemakna emphasize solidarity, trust, and ethics of care throughout the reflection process. Through in-depth dialogue, they assist partners in discovering the significance of their work, articulating challenges, and identifying potential strategies for the future.
As a result, the insights gathered by Pemakna provide valuable knowledge for both IKa and its partners—not only to understand the impact of social initiatives but also to strengthen collective capacity within the broader social movement.
- Pemakna Facilitators:
Kamala Chandrakirana – Founder of Pemaknaan and Chair of IKa’s Board of Trustees
Ruth Indiah Rahayu – Feminist researcher, academic, and social activist
- List of Pemakna:
Azhari Aiyub – Writer (Aceh)
Dati Fatimah – Women’s Activist (Yogyakarta)
Yati Andriyani – Human Rights Activist (Jakarta)
Yuniyanti Chuzaifah – Women’s Activist (Jakarta)
Dr. Melani Budianta – Academic and Social Activist (Jakarta)
Anna Margret – Academic and Social Activist (Jakarta)
Catharina Dwihastarini – Environmental Activist (Jakarta)
Dina Lumban Tobing – Women and Solidarity Economy Activist (North Sumatra)
Ama Rahmadiyah Gayati – Social Activist (Central Sulawesi)
Herianto Mohammad – Social Activist (Central Sulawesi)
Iwan Lapasere – Social Activist (Central Sulawesi)
Neni Muhidin – Social Activist and Writer (Central Sulawesi)