EDUCATION FOR EVERYONE
INSPIRASI is a capacity building programme for emerging young civil society leaders from East Indonesia. Each year, ten participants are selected to further develop their knowledge, skills and confidence so they can enhance their contribution to the sustainable development of their community and the wider East Indonesia region.
Story From Our ALumni
Fadhilah Nuryanda Yasin
Cohort : 2025
Didi is a passionate advocate for disability inclusion from Makassar, South Sulawesi. Though her roots span Kendari and Gorontalo, she proudly identifies with Gorontalo culture, cherishing traditions like the Modutu dance and beloved dishes like binte biluhuta, a spiced corn soup that brings comfort and connection at family gatherings.
With a background in economics, Didi now focuses on community development, where her journey took a defining turn during her time as a sign language interpreter and later as a frontliner at the 2018 Asian Para Games. It was there she realized that "disability" often stems more from environmental barriers than from physical limitations—a revelation that sparked her mission to build a more accessible and inclusive Makassar.
Didi joined the Indonesia Young Leaders Programme to strengthen her leadership skills, sharpen her advocacy, and learn sustainable, community-centered strategies that empower persons with disabilities. She is especially keen to learn how Aotearoa New Zealand promotes inclusive leadership and supports marginalized communities through policy, Maori values, and collaborative governance. Her professional goals align with the vision of her organization, AksesHUB, where she seeks to design programs that address the real needs of the disability community and influence systems to be more inclusive.
In her downtime, Didi finds joy in music, often creating themed playlists to match her moods and tasks. She also loves baking, especially cookies and cheesecakes, and often explores new recipes online. Through this programme, she hopes not only to expand her global perspective but also to serve as a bridge between government and communities—ensuring that disability voices are heard, respected, and centered in future development.
News & Events
Sorabut Melanesia Represents Asia-Pacific Voices at the Rainforest Conference in Berlin
Sorabut Melanesia (Melan), INSPIRASI alum 2020, recently represented Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific region at the Rainforest Conference held in Berlin, Germany, on 20–22 October 2025. The international gathering, initiated by Misereor, Westpapua-Netzwerk, and the Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP), brought together participants from the world’s three major rainforest regions, the Amazon Basin (Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia), the Congo Basin (Democratic Republic of Congo), and Asia (including Thailand, Kalimantan, and Papua).
Action Project Spotlight
Fajar’s project in Makassar tackled the complex barriers to tuberculosis (TB) treatment adherence by building a holistic family and community support network that addressed mental health, financial hardship, and stigma. Through activities such as forming support groups with healthcare workers, survivors, families, and counselors, conducting mental health screenings, launching the #SayaBisaSembuh campaign, and introducing the “Knitting Hope” economic empowerment initiative, the project fostered emotional well-being, reduced stigma, and alleviated financial burdens for TB patients and their families. Despite challenges in participant recruitment, the initiative reached significant impact by leveraging partnerships with NGOs, youth groups, and social enterprises, while empowering survivors as advocates and educators. The project demonstrated the critical role of trust, adaptability, and multisectoral collaboration in supporting treatment adherence and improving community health outcomes.
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