Alumni Action Projects

“This project gave me many opportunities to develop further… leading an idea of protecting community assets through education, collaborating with many other groups, and even finding the best solution for every challenge.”

The goal of the project is to increase the ability of young indigenous generations in Sumbawa to lead their community + protect the indigenous assets.

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“To keep young people engaged in environmental issues, we don’t need a specific curriculum but rather, we need to create a safe space for them to learn and share.”

The goal of the project is to build the power of young people in Kupang for environmental campaigns.

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“The idea is creating a skill-development program for people with disabilities. This will act as a driver for the readiness of people with disabilities to join the labor force.”

The aim of the project is to increase Inclusive Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities

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"We decided to create a campaign because there is no prevention system on sexual violence in our universities, and victims often don’t know where to go or what to do."

The goal of the project is to build a Sustainable Youth Collaboration on Promoting Access to Justice for Women In the Criminal Justice System

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“The power of women’s stories is a space to listen to the silent voice of women. Their stories build strong narratives that inspire others to rise from vulnerability into empowerment.”

The goal of the project is to generate insights and opportunities from women’s stories to support future actions for improving the capacity, confidence, knowledge, and empowerment of women, so women are more likely to stand as candidates for leadership roles.

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“The result of this project is not something that can be seen in a short period. But the cookbook, the website, and the support from women in villages—those are just the beginning.”

The goal of the project is to develop and test a recipe collection to assist in making local food a popular option for local food businesses and home-cooks in Kupang City and provide a sustainable market for local food farmers

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“Our stories and rituals were not just about the past—they are reminders of how we must protect the Earth today.”

The goal of the project is to develop a resource based on traditional wisdom related to people and environment which can inform environmental actions including improving physical environment in Nagekeo regency by reducing litter.

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“The presence of one male teacher helped participants realize that educating children is not just a woman’s duty, but a shared responsibility between men and women.”

The primary goal of the project is to Improving the quality of education in Maluku, particularly in ECE Program.

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“Teachers are way more better at teaching than us because they have experience. What would we do is ‘stirring’ the water of knowledge and experience in their glass so they gain new perspective.”

The primary goal of the project is to develop and test a school-based program for the prevention of child sexual abuse in primary school.

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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.