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Tirsa Kailola is a passionate educator and educational program developer. Since 2017 she has worked for Heka Leka as an Early Childhood program director who is responsible for designing and managing teachers’ professional program of early childhood education in Maluku.
Yogi works for the NGO Lombok Sustainable Tourism, and his action project is on social participation in the environmental conservation of the Rinjani forest, working alongside communities to develop ecotourism initiatives and workshops. Yogi would like to learn more in Aotearoa New Zealand about Māori tourism practices, and community-driven initiatives and management.
Particular interests: Sustainable Tourism, Māori practices and management
Tri works for Alfa Omega Foundation, which is a faith-based NGO involved in community development work. Tri is currently involved in early childhood education (ECE), collecting M&E data, and advising on programme design. She is interested in the development of ECE curricula, especially Māori models. Her action project is on capacity building for early childhood
Naya manages Kala Teater, a theatre company which performs documentary theatre based on local issues with post-performance facilitated discussions. Naya plans and implements local research to inform creative development and is responsible for documentation and publication. Her action project focused on raising awareness of postpartum depression and the role of governments in protecting mothers. Naya would like to learn about the work of creative NGOs focused on gender issues, pay equity, and community development.
Sam is a passionate environmentalist working with Seasoldier Sulawesi Utara, who is interested in youth and environmental issues, especially coastal and marine ecosystems. He holds a Master's degree in Aquatic Science within the International Indo-PacificCoral Reefs Biodiversityand Conservation Masters Programme. Currently, he acts as Chair of North Sulawesi Maritime Youth (Maritim Muda Sulawesi Utara) and is a Lecturer and Marine Science Study Programme Head of Esa Trinita Science and Technology Institute.
Mapia Project Bahowo was designed to tackle environmental challenges and promote sustainable tourism in Bahowo, North Sulawesi. Through extensive data collection and focus group discussions with the local community, government, youth, and religious leaders, it became clear that the coastal village faced serious waste management issues that threatened its natural beauty and marine ecosystems. Addressing these challenges was essential to preserving Bahowo’s environment and enhancing its appeal as a tourist destination.
Maria’s project, AKSI BIRU PLASTIK, focuses on strengthening youth leadership in marine plastic pollution awareness on Tahima Soroma Island. It was built on the belief that youth are critical change agents in environmental protection, especially in remote island communities where waste management infrastructure is limited. The project’s two main goals are to build the capacity of young people and to increase community awareness about the dangers of plastic pollution and how to reduce waste.
Fajar’s project addressed the complex barriers to tuberculosis (TB) treatment adherence in Makassar by establishing a holistic family and community support network. The project targeted three key challenges: mental health, financial hardship, and stigma—factors that often hinder TB patients from completing their treatment. By engaging TB patients, families, survivors, healthcare workers, and mental health professionals, the initiative created an inclusive support system that combined treatment education, psychosocial assistance, and economic empowerment.
Ifa has been working in a local NGO named Yayasan Lembaga Mitra Ibu dan Anak (LemINA) right after graduating. Most of her time was spent doing voluntary work in the organization and now helping the development of the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy. She is also assisting the program of Sexual prevention and Menstrual Hygiene Management.
Rosadalima (Rosa) is a change-seeker who develops community-driven programs for WISE, an NGO that works to strengthen the voices and power of communities and build solidarity across borders to create change. In this role, she leads and initiates the implementation and development of projects related to water, sanitation and hygiene ( WASH) and education and ecotourism. She like to connect people and expand network under the @bidara community. Rosa changed the direction of her career when she left her position with a private company in
