Aw Tjoei Lan

Aw Tjoei Lan, better known as Njonja Kapitein Lie Tjian Tjoen, sometimes spelt Auw Tjoei Lan, (February 17, 1889 – December 19, 1965) was a Chinese-Indonesian philanthropist, community leader, social activist and founder of the charity organization 'Ati Soetji' (EYD: 'Hati Suci'). Through her foundation, she fought against human trafficking and prostitution, and promoted education among orphans, in particular young girls.

Aw Tjoei Lan
Born(1889-02-17)February 17, 1889
DiedDecember 19, 1965(1965-12-19) (aged 76)
Djakarta
NationalityIndonesian
Other namesNjonja Kapitein Lie Tjian Tjoen
Occupation(s)Social activist, philanthropist, community leader
Years active1910s-1960s
Known forWomen's rights activist, founder of Ati Soetji
SpouseLie Tjian Tjoen, Kapitein der Chinezen (husband)
Parent(s)Aw Seng Hoe, Luitenant der Chinezen (father)
Tan An Nio (mother)
RelativesLie Tjoe Hong, Majoor der Chinezen (father-in-law)
Hok Hoei Kan (brother-in-law)
Tan Tjin Kie, Majoor-titulair der Chinezen (cousin)
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