Awam Prakoso storytelling village Founder
Fairytales help develop children's imagination

Mochamad Awam Prakosa loves little children. He also loves fairytales. In 1999, the 44-year old got laid off from his banking job. He has dedicated his time storytelling from kindergarten to kindergarten ever since.

On May 18, 2009, he launched Kampung Dongeng ('Storytelling Village'), a group dedicated to storytelling in different regions throughout the country, especially at relocation centers in disaster-prone areas. "Children can play and become more purposeful during our events. They're not neglected, and they don't have to resort to go begging in the streets," said Awam, the father of three children.

June 28, 2016