It is natural for people to wonder, “What are the benefits of independently investing in primary healthcare?”
For me, this type of investment is exciting, rewarding, and deeply meaningful, not only because it benefits a large segment of society, but also because it contributes to Indonesia’s overall prosperity.
There are three personal and delightful aspects that have directly impacted me:
Financial Satisfaction.
The returns from these investments help secure my financial well-being in old age. One day, I hope to enjoy retirement with financial freedom—having a dependable income that allows me to manage my finances independently.The Joy of Helping Others.
I feel deeply fulfilled when people receive help, especially when they express gratitude for solutions that stem from the investments I have made.More Space to Create and Contribute.
Independent investment gives me room to be innovative and to support others who have creative, solution-oriented ideas.
Around the world, many individuals and private organizations have succeeded with independent investment in social and healthcare sectors. However, this article specifically highlights my own journey in building and managing Angsamerah.
Angsamerah is a private organization that independently manages its investments to address challenges in access to primary healthcare, while also encouraging greater private-sector investment in primary healthcare facilities.
Below are some meaningful achievements from Angsamerah—points that can serve as reflection or discussion material, whether individually or in groups:
Angsamerah has the courage to initiate independent investment.
Angsamerah provides high-quality primary healthcare services and is expanding them sustainably.
Angsamerah addresses a significant gap in access to friendly, stigma-free sexual health and HIV services.
Despite strong stigma in this area, Angsamerah’s services are open, welcoming, and accessible to diverse communities without labels or discrimination.Angsamerah continues to grow economically and reinvests in developing new service models that respond to society’s needs.
Angsamerah initiated the establishment of the Anak Bangsa Merajut Harapan (Angsamerah) Foundation and supported its early operations. The Foundation has since become an independent organization, funding its own program development, services, and sexuality education for marginalized and stigmatized groups.
Angsamerah demonstrates real-life implementation of social entrepreneurship theory, showing that a profit-oriented company can meaningfully contribute to social solutions, while a social organization like the Angsamerah Foundation can build its own financial independence to sustain and scale its programs.
What are Angsamerah’s contributions to addressing social issues? How have these efforts been carried out, and what challenges were encountered?
Interested in learning more?
Read: What are the Benefits of Our Contribution as Independent Citizen towards the Country?