Magdalena Kambu

Mada, a proud member of the Maybrat tribe, was born and raised in Jayapura, where she continues to work today. Her parents, originally from Southwest Papua, instilled in her a deep respect for Maybrat traditions, language, and values, which she carries with pride.

With a degree in Constitutional Law, Magdalena has been actively involved in legal aid and social advocacy since she joined LBH APIK Jayapura in 2019. Her efforts have focused on assisting women and children who are victims of violence, employing both litigation and non-litigation strategies, which include educational campaigns in schools.

Motivated by a commitment to prevent violence from a young age, she currently focuses on educating teenagers on how to recognize, respond to, and prevent violence. Through the Indonesia Young Leaders Programme, Magdalena enhances her mentoring and advocacy skills, establish valuable networks, and learn from New Zealand’s community-driven approaches to violence prevention, all while improving her English proficiency.

In her leisure time, she enjoys reading novels, watching films, and playing badminton. Ultimately, her goal is to introduce innovative and culturally relevant violence prevention programs within the schools and communities of Papua.