Our Work
Our work is guided by the belief that growing older should be met with care, understanding, and opportunity. Through services, thoughtful writing, and long-term projects, we support lives that continue to hold meaning, connection, and purpose
Our Insights
Considered perspectives shaped by experience, learning, and ongoing engagement with the social, personal, and practical dimensions of aging.
15 Apr 2026
The Feminization of Care Work in Indonesia: An Economic and Social Crisis
Indonesia is facing a looming economic and social crisis driven by the "feminization of care work." With 55% of the rapidly growing elderly population being women and female labor force participation heavily impacted by marriage and childbirth, the massive burden of unpaid care disproportionately falls on mothers and daughters. This unequal responsibility forces many women to exit the formal workforce and later return via the informal sector, leaving them vulnerable, underpaid, and without adequate pensions for their own old age. Read the full article to explore the systemic roots of this gender gap, the startling data behind the motherhood penalty, and the critical macro-level policy shifts, like revising the National Social Security System (SJSN) and investing in the care ecosystem, needed to protect women's financial futures.
09 Apr 2026
Memulai dari Data: Mengapa ILAS Penting untuk Masa Depan Lansia Indonesia
Indonesia’s population is ageing fast, and not all added years are healthy ones. The Indonesia Longitudinal Ageing Survey (ILAS) provides data that helps policymakers, researchers, and communities understand the real experiences of older adults. By linking evidence with action, ILAS and Arunala aim to build a fairer and more human health system for Indonesia’s ageing future.
09 Apr 2026
Starting with Data: Why ILAS Matters for Indonesia’s Ageing Future
Indonesia’s population is ageing fast, and not all added years are healthy ones. The Indonesia Longitudinal Ageing Survey (ILAS) provides data that helps policymakers, researchers, and communities understand the real experiences of older adults. By linking evidence with action, ILAS and Arunala aim to build a fairer and more human health system for Indonesia’s ageing future.
Our Publications
Recent publications that reflect our growth, learning, and commitment to change.
From Care to Empowerment: Building an Inclusive and Productive Aging Ecosystem in Indonesia
Many Indonesians aged 58+ remain active, skilled, and ready to contribute. This paper reframes ageing as an economic and social opportunity—calling for market-driven solutions that enable productive ageing, decent work, and dignity beyond retirement.
Indonesia’s Silver Future: Turning the Aging Challenge into an Opportunity
What happens when Indonesia grows older? Indonesia’s Silver Future examines how ageing can become a pathway to dignity and resilience—by rethinking care, empowering communities, and unlocking the potential of the care economy. A must-read for anyone shaping Indonesia’s future beyond the demographic bonus.
