Dealing with grief: Bereavement is life-changing for anyone and particularly devastating for children, The death of caregivers affects their lives emotionally and economically. (Pexel/Pixabay)

The despair of Indonesia's COVID-19 orphans

For children of parents who died from the virus, sorrow and anger remain.

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People, Not Numbers: Remembering Dr. Nidya Ayomi, the compassionate doctor

The sheer number of COVID-19 deaths has made it easy to forget that behind the statistics lie stories lived by individuals who could and should have continued on. In “People, not numbers”, The Jakarta Post remembers their lives through the eyes of those who knew them best. ...

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People, not numbers: The ambulance driver who worked to the end

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Happy family: Desiyani Sani (second left) poses with her daughter Siti Rifiani Khodijah Harris (left), her youngest son Muhamad Rezeky (middle), her firstborn Muhamad Risvan Fayrliano (second right) and her daughter-in-law Shinta Handayani (right) (Personal collection/Courtesy of Muhamad Rezeky).

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People not numbers: The selfless life of Desiyani Sani

The sheer number of COVID-19 deaths has made it easy to forget that behind the statistics lie stories lived by individuals who could and should have continued on.

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Meant to be: Samuel (left) poses with his wife, Ina Boediono. They only met five times before deciding to get married. (Personal collection)

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People, not numbers: The man who lived through miracles

The unforgettable kindness of a youth minister

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Tight family: (L-R) Eva, the wife of Hendra Mulya (second from left), Dede Komara binti Oyo Saryo (who recently died of Covid, Aik Dahlia, Ipong Sholeh and his wife, Lola. (Dede Komara binti Oyo Saryo family)

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People, not numbers: The wise legacies of matriarch Dede Komara binti Oyo Saryo

Described as “the mother figure” by her family and relatives, the sudden passing of Dede Komara binti Oyo Saryo, 84, has left a void in those she left behind, including her two nieces, Ammy and Felysa.

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Language pioneer: Tri Astuti set up Malang's first English language course during her early days as an entrepreneur. (Personal Collection/Courtesy of Wahyu Aditya)

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People not numbers: Remembering Tri Astuti's caring soul and entrepreneurship

Tri Astuti died of COVID-19 on Feb. 1, 2021 at the age of 72. Her family and friends share their memories of the person they call their “support system”.

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Around the world: Novilia Sjafri Bachtiar attends the World Vaccine Congress in China.

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People not numbers: Dr. Novilia, a passionate researcher and head of the Sinovac trials

People not numbers: Remembering Dr. Novilia, a loving mother, passionate researcher and head of Indonesia’s Sinovac vaccine trials.

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Family first: Toto met the love of his life, Budi Hartati (second from right) in Bandung, West Java, and was blessed with three children: the eldest Andito Jati Kusumo (far right), Prasetyo Budi Utomo (far left), and the youngest Nabila Kaulika.

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People, not numbers: Toto Utama Budi Santoso, dedicated social worker and beloved father

Families and friends remember a person who lived his life for others

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Happy moments: Marietta Ivena (right) lost her life to COVID-19 on July 11, leaving behind her husband Adi Chandra (left) and son Kennard Gladwin. Her unborn child did not survive and was later named Celine.

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People, not numbers: A final 'I love you' to cherished mother Marietta Ivena and her unborn baby

Marietta Ivena planned to celebrate her 34th birthday on Aug. 7 with her loved ones. With her husband, Adi Chandra, 34, she was about to welcome their second child later this year. Marietta’s life was stolen on July 11 due to COVID-19 complications.

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Family love: Djoni Yono Sewoyo (center left) and Wiwik Sri Sunariyati (center right) with their daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren.

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People not numbers: Sisters remember loving parents as more than COVID-19 victims

The pain of losing not only one but both parents in a short span of time is something no child should go through. Putri Dwi Artina Endhuet, 24, and her older sister, Sendi Eka Nilasari, 30, never imagined it would happen to them.

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Gone too soon: Christijanti H. Handjojo passed away on June 29 from COVID-19 complications.

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People, not numbers: Christijanti H Handjojo's beloved meals and everlasting heart

The sheer number of COVID-19 deaths has made it easy to forget that behind the statistics lie the stories of people who could have lived on. In “People, not numbers”, The Jakarta Post remembers their lives through the eyes of those who knew them best.

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Happy family: Nunik Herawati Hudojo (second right) with her family, including her son Bayu (right).

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People, not numbers: Nunik Herawati Hudojo, the teacher who cared endlessly for others

The sheer number of COVID-19 deaths has made it all too easy to forget that behind the statistics lie the stories of real people who passed too soon. In the series “People, not numbers” their lives are remembered by those who knew them best.

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