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Presenting with Confidence: How Ecopower Enrichment Program V Helps Indonesia’s Youth Share Their Business Ideas
What if every young entrepreneur in Indonesia could confidently present their ideas and unlock opportunities for collaboration and support? This powerful question guided the energy of 55 young Indonesians, many with disabilities, as they gathered online on 26 May 2025...
SOYGOO by GOSOYA – Equipping East Javan Women with Eco-Innovation and Digital Learning
When waste becomes opportunity, communities transform. And that’s exactly what SOYGOO by GOSOYA is doing, using the power of education, eco-enterprise, and intergenerational collaboration to uplift women and youth in Malang and Tuban, East Java, Indonesia. We’re...
Edusquad: The Youth-Led Program Preparing Thailand’s Educators From the Ground Up
In Chiang Mai, Thailand, where students often graduate with teaching degrees but little practical experience, one youth-led initiative is reshaping the journey to the classroom. Edusquad is creating space for teacher education students to become educators before they...
Inspirational Spring – Empowering Nigerian Youth with Tech Skills and Community Grit
In Kogi State, Nigeria, where access to technology is still a luxury for many, 28-year-old Yusuf Amos Enyojo is rewriting the story of youth empowerment, one student at a time. Through his grassroots initiative, Inspirational Spring, Yusuf is breaking barriers to...
10 Youth-Led Projects Driving Change Across Asia: Meet the Finalists of the Average Foundation x Solve Education! Grant
Over 70 entries, spanning Asia and Africa, poured into this year’s Average Foundation and Solve Education! Grant program, each showcasing the power of grassroots innovation. At Solve Education!, our mission is to amplify local leadership and maximize impact by...
Managing Green Finances with Confidence: How Ecopower Webinar 4 Equips Indonesia’s Youth to Build Sustainable Businesses
What if every young entrepreneur in Indonesia not only dreamed of a green business but also mastered the financial skills to make it thrive? This inspiring question set the tone for Ecopower Enrichment Webinar 4, held on 30 April 2025. Over 60 passionate young...
Bridging Tradition and Technology: How Language Learning is Opening New Doors at Lok Baintan’s Floating Market
At sunrise, the Martapura River awakens with a flurry of wooden boats at Pasar Terapung Lok Baintan. Here, dozens of Nini (grandmother) and Acil (auntie) skillfully paddle their Jukung, a tiny traditional canoes, laden with bananas, pineapples, traditional snacks, and...
Empowering Girls Through Education: Dina’s Journey in Papua
Dina’s story isn’t just about academic success—it’s about breaking barriers, rewriting narratives, and opening doors for an entire generation of young women. Her journey strongly contributes to the narrative of girls empowerment, particularly in Nabire, Papua, where...
Turning Ideas Into Impact: How Ecopower Webinar 3 Helps Indonesia’s Youth Build Green Businesses
What if every young entrepreneur in Indonesia not only built a business but also contributed to reversing environmental waste? This compelling question guided the discussions as 55 young Indonesians, including many with disabilities, gathered online on 20 March 2025...
Breaking Barriers: The Education Crisis for Children with Disabilities in Indonesia
Education is a fundamental right, yet for many children with disabilities in Indonesia, it remains out of reach. A staggering 36% of children with disabilities do not attend school, compared to just 8% of their non-disabled peers. The barriers they face are systemic—a...