Hello, from helai.org. What is #designingIMPACT Actually mean? Well, We are Focusing on creating opportunities for people at the base of the pyramid, we are traversing through the design process to build a sustainable business model and products that create human connection values. We unlock the potential with the principles of Preserving, Sharing, and Sustaining. It’s not about what kind of textile we produce, but #designingIMPACT is about how we design projects to improve the quality of life in underdeveloped area. As our current project will be finished at the end of February, currently we are raising funds to keep it running. You surely understand that 4 months program is not enough to make the women independent. They still need help to sharpen their skills. On behalf of Batlolonar, we are seeking help from all of you. We offer luxurious products as a token of appreciation for your donation, to keep the program running. Let me introduce who we are 1. FRANS BONA His early careers were spent within the Oil and Gas Industry, working for PetroChina International and Chevron. Then, he decided to pursue his MBA, that’s when he found his passion in entrepreneurship and social impact. During his study, Frans and team won the Hult Prize 2012. After returning to Indonesia, Frans shared his time to lead a non-for-profit organization that nurture early startups, become a lecturer in a university, and special advisor to a National Audit Board member. During his spare time, Frans loves to travel and he is a certified Freediver. 2. QISTHAS NOEMAN Qisthas is a seasoned design-preneur who channels her creativity in myriad area, such as fashion, products, branding, etc. she is a creative director at one of the oldest design consultant in Indonesia. Born with a gift of dyslexia, she had overcome challenges and able to focus on conceptual works. She loves to explore new things; hence, she thrives when given the chance to build concept from beginning to the end, which resulted in products or services that cultivate human connection.