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Budiman (2022) collaborated with the Youth of Meninting Coastal Area (West Nusa Tenggara) to explore alternative livelihoods based on processed fish. Read more about Budiman’s story at the link below. 

https://baktinews.bakti.or.id/a…

In the second phase of the action project, Yusri and his team made adjustments based on the insights gained from discussions with local NGOs and community facilitators in the first phase. Recognizing the established presence of Religious Forums in the village, they integrated their program into these forums. They understood the pivotal role that religious leaders play in influencing community perspectives and behaviors. By adapting their approach and leveraging existing community structures, Yusri and his team aimed to foster a deeper understanding of child marriage among both children and parents. Through collaborative efforts and strategic partnerships, they successfully created a more informed and empowered community, laying the groundwork for lasting change in the Awo District of Bone Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Read the news coverage about Yusri’s action project by click the link below. The news is in Bahasa Indonesia.

https://sulsel.terkini.id/2024/…

In Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, where open discussions on sexual and reproductive health remain rare, Mariana Yunita Hendriyani Opat, or Tata, INSPIRASI alumni 2022, founded Tenggara Youth Community in 2016. Tenggara provides safe spaces for young people to learn and discuss these issues, reaching over 4,000 youth across 30 communities. The initiative collaborates with religious leaders and uses community-centric methods to address topics like gender-based violence and reproductive rights, empowering local youth to make informed choices. Read more about Tata's inspiring journey as featured by UNFPA Indonesia in the link below. 

https://indonesia.unfpa.org/en/…