Eddie Djojomenawi

Eddie Djojomenawi is the president of the Javanese organization Pernatan Adat Djowo Sunaring Mulyo Sedjatie Suriname (PADSMSS), which recently welcomed female spiritual leaders into its ranks. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to modern times and supporting the development of women in spiritual roles, viewing the ordination of his sister, Louise Djojomenawi, as a pivotal step towards gender equality within the Javanese religious community.