Internship at Angsamerah Institution - Leah Wilson

Ms Leah, from Adelaide, Australia is Angsamerah Clinic’s most recent intern. She visited Jakarta in January and February 2014 as part of the ACICIS Development Studies Professional Practicum. A subject she is studying through the University of Adelaide, where she studies a double degree of International studies and Development Studies. 

Although her Bahasa Indonesia is not yet strong, Leah has particular interest in one day working within the development industry in Indonesia. Her focus lies with gender equality, women’s rights, and anti-violence against women. On top of what she is currently studying at university, Leah has previously completed a Certificate 3 in Fashion and Textiles. 

With the skills and knowledge she has learnt from these studies she hopes to help empower women who have been mistreated and discriminated against. Through innovative and creative means Leah is optimistic she will one day help teach these women the expertise they need to empower themselves. She believes that by strengthening the mind and the body people are able to achieve any goals they desire. 


Although not in direct correlation with sexual and reproductive health (SRH), Angsamerahs main focus. Leah believes her role in public relations while interning at Angsamerah does have many links with women’s equality, rights and anti-violence against women. While at the clinic Leah enhanced her knowledge of the SRH issues in Indonesia. 

She believes that Angsamerah’s vision, philosophies and core are imperative to educating and helping the community. And believes they have the ability to make a difference with these issues in Indonesia. Although her time with Angsamerah was only short she was able to experience their values first hand.

To add to her studies Leah wishes to complete a Diploma of Indonesian Language. Thus giving her knowledge of the language and culture and help with her future ambitions.