Learn to be happy
Bahagia adalah tujuan hidup yang kita raih dengan terus belajar memahami diri dan menerima setiap fase kehidupan.
Why Syamsi Dhuha?
Syamsi Dhuha means "morning light." This name serves as a constant reminder that even in the darkest times, hope will always be there to guide you.
Born from our founder's personal journey of battling lupus and low vision, Syamsi Dhuha is here to be a safe space for you. It is a place where we can learn to make peace with our circumstances, find the courage to move forward, turn our challenges into meaningful purposes, and ultimately become a source of goodness for others.
Where It All Began
When our founder, Dian W. Syarief, was diagnosed with lupus in the early 2000s, the hardest part wasn't just the lack of medical information—it was the absence of a safe space to share the heavy burden and realize she wasn’t alone.
Syamsi Dhuha was founded in Bandung in 2003 to fill that very gap. We wanted to ensure there was a home for those battling chronic conditions and low vision—a place where you feel understood, connected, and empowered to thrive.
What started as a small support circle in a living room has grown into a community that is deeply committed to helping people rediscover their joy.
Day One of the Journey
Giving a Voice to Lupus Survivors
Indonesia’s First World Lupus Day
First International Recognition
Recognition from the WHO
National Petitions & Global Collaborations
Cecendet: The Fruit of Years of Research
Showing Up Through the Pandemic
Opening Doors for the Next Generation
A New Chapter
Our Journey’s Impact
Rp1,3
Billion+
Healthcare Access
Distributed since 2004 to cover inpatient and outpatient costs not covered by BPJS (national health insurance), as well as settling outstanding BPJS premiums.
Rp1,8
Billion+
Educational Scholarships
Scholarships Awarded since 2012 to general students, lupus survivors (Odapus), and our friends with low vision.
Rp290
Million+
Skill & Empowerment Training
Funded since 2022 for GESSIT, SDF Coding Camp for the Blind, Shiatsu, aromatherapy, and English language workshops for the visually impaired.
4000+
Signatures
Advocacy for Lupus Medication
Dari 1.000 tanda tangan obat lupus (2006), audiensi dengan Menteri Kesehatan, hingga petisi Change.org dengan 3.490 pendukung (2015) suara Odapus terus dibawa ke meja kebijakan
5
Countries
Global Lupus Education
Our book, "Luppy, My Naughty Best Friend," has been translated into English, Dutch, French, German, and Arabic. We also developed the Lupus Diary App and Lupus Registry to assist in daily condition management.
A New Chapter of the Journey
A two-decade journey has taught us one vital lesson: there is no textbook rule for feeling whole. There will always be moments when you simply need to make peace with where you are, moments when you find the courage to step forward again, and moments when you are ready to give back and be a blessing to others.
Ketiganya bukanlah anak tangga yang harus kamu daki satu per satu sering kali, ketiganya berjalan beriringan di hari yang sama. Selama lebih dari 20 tahun, cara kami menemanimu mungkin berkembang, namun komitmen kami tetap sama. Inilah yang kami siapkan untuk mendampingi setiap fase perjalananmu hari ini:
Bertahan Bahagia
Accompanying you to find peace and happiness amidst the life challenges you are facing
Bertumbuh Bahagia
Empowering you to be self-sufficient by transforming your life challenges into solutions for others.
Berdampak Bahagia
Inviting you to take an active role, because happiness will feel more complete when you can be useful to others
People Behind SDF
Syamsi Dhuha Foundation tidak dibangun oleh satu orang. Ia dibangun oleh mereka yang memilih untuk terus hadir di tengah ujian mereka sendiri, di tengah kesibukan mereka sendiri, dengan satu keyakinan bersama: bahwa tidak ada yang harus berjuang sendirian.
Dian W. Syarief
Founder SDF
A person living with lupus and low vision who turned her illness experience into a movement. Recipient of the WHO Sasakawa Health Prize 2012, author, and mobilizer of the national and international Odapus community.
Bagi Dian, hidup adalah “hidup bonus” kesempatan kedua yang terlalu berharga untuk dihabiskan tanpa makna.
Eko Pratomo
Founder SDF
A husband who learned the meaning of patience and steadfastness alongside Dian for more than two decades.
Seorang praktisi keuangan yang kini mengabdikan sebagian waktunya untuk mendampingi SDF karena ia percaya bahwa investasi terbaik adalah amal jariah yang mengalir tak terputus.
Be a Part of This Journey
Kamu tidak perlu menunggu sempurna untuk mulai. Kamu tidak perlu tahu semua jawabannya dulu. Yang paling penting adalah kamu tahu bahwa ada tempat di sini untukmu, bersamamu.
Apakah kamu sedang berjuang dengan kondisi kronis atau low vision, ingin berdaya dan berkembang, atau siap mengulurkan tangan untuk orang lain perjalananmu dimulai hari ini.