The mountainous region of Trawas, Mojokerto, witnessed the courage of seven visually impaired individuals participating in the Adventurous Journey (AJ) program from July 4–7, 2026. Accompanied by volunteers from the Urunan Kebaikan Foundation, the participants proved that physical limitations are not barriers to exploring the beauty of nature through river trekking and mountain climbing activities.
The program, attended by 25 children under the foundation's care, including orphans and underprivileged participants, is not just a typical outdoor recreation agenda. The Chairman of the Urunan Kebaikan Foundation, Gusti Mohammad Hamdan, revealed that this activity was specifically designed to build character, empathy, and leadership skills. Additionally, participation in AJ is an important requirement for receiving the international accolade, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
Over four days, each visually impaired participant received intensive guidance from volunteers. In fact, upon entering tougher climbing terrains, the guide-to-participant ratio was increased to two guides per participant to ensure safety. Previously, the participants had undergone one month of physical preparation, including walking exercises on sloped terrain and adaptation to natural conditions.
Gusti explained that the biggest challenge for the visually impaired is managing the fear of falling or slipping. To overcome this, volunteers played an active role in describing the path's condition, while also encouraging participants to recognize their surroundings through their senses of hearing, smell, and touch of natural textures.
One participant, Febriand Valentino, a student at Brawijaya University who is also known for his 'Blindventure' content, hopes this experience can motivate fellow people with disabilities. He emphasized that their actions are a real effort to transcend self-limits and prove that a strong will can conquer the challenges ahead.
