Who We Are:
The Spirit of Joy and Service

Yayasan Sejahtera Keluarga (CERIA) finds its origin in a wonderfully simple conversation between a married, young Catholic couple asked a Catholic priest what advocacy would be interesting and relevant for the needs of the world today. The priest showed them something practical and challenging for the family life: Marriage and affairs classes on parenting and the revival of married love by dialoguing over case studies.

This conversation became the catalyst for action, leading to the first Effective Parenting Series session held in Surabaya in July 2005. Even though the Moderations came from a different country, the cases were highly relatable and relevant. It quickly became evident that the participants all shared similar concerns, longed for similar dreams, and faced similar challenges. The joy the couples felt after the course gave four couples the courage to establish **Yayasan Sejahtera Keluarga (CERIA)**. This formalization was done to enable official collaboration with Educhild and the IFFD.

We are now proudly part of the **International Federation for Family Development (IFFD)**, the world's largest civil society organization recognized by the United Nations and focused on strengthening family relationships across all continents.