In the midst of the bustling city life, two inspiring individuals, Saria and her daughter Ali, have emerged with distinct stories but a shared hope: to create a better life for their families and the local community. Saria, once an aspiring entrepreneur, faced shattered dreams when her business partner betrayed her, leaving her with nothing. […]
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Digital Savvy Indonesia Event Promotes Online Security and Digital Literacy
In an era dominated by technology, ensuring the security and well-being of internet users has become a paramount concern. Recognizing the need to equip the younger generation with the necessary digital literacy skills, YCAB Foundation in collaboration with Meta and Do Something Indonesia, joined forces to organize the Digital Savvy Indonesia event. This initiative aims […]
Lautan Luas Career Day, Empowering Youth for a Digital Future
In West Jakarta, where the poverty rate has increased to 113,000 people in 2021, with an unemployment rate of 9%, there is a pressing need for intervention to alleviate poverty and provide economic opportunities for the active population. Recognizing the importance of Data Science skills in today’s world, YCAB Foundation, in collaboration with PT Lautan […]
Mari Wujudkan Merdeka Finansial Bagi Perempuan, Yuk Ikuti Webinarnya!
Walaupun 64,5% UMKM di Indonesia dikelola oleh perempuan, namun indeks literasi keuangan perempuan ternyata masih lebih rendah dibandingkan laki-laki loh. Padahal perempuan telah menjadi salah satu dari penggerak penting dalam pemulihan sektor ekonomi di Indonesia. Lalu, bagaimana cara perempuan Indonesia untuk membangun kepercayaan dirinya agar dapat mandiri secara financial? Yuk ikuti webinar, “Wujudkan Merdeka Finansial […]
YCAB Foundation’s i-SERVE Vaccine Goes To Bandung, West Java
The government continues to accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations in various regions. Bandung City, West Java is no exception. In order to achieve herd immunity, the government targets a minimum of 70% of West Java residents to have been vaccinated by December 31, 2021. Seeing the urgency of this situation, YCAB Foundation together with Opportunity International Australia […]
Agung Prasetyo: A Self-Made Rumah Belajar Batik YCAB Alumni
YCAB Foundation’s spirit of empowering youth and uplifting MSMEs in Indonesia has never been dimmed despite the drastic change that happened in the year 2020. The quest of bringing impact is a continuum which YCAB Foundation holds dear and continues to portray even amidst the pandemic. Indonesian batik has been internationally recognized as a historical […]
YCAB Foundation, Empowering Girls through STEM Education Programs with MasterCard
No matter the job, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education plays an important role as an addition to non-STEM jobs to enrich the work that we produce. By studying STEM, students learn everything that is relevant and contextual to everyday life, and STEM-based lessons teach ways to reason and think critically, logically, and systematically […]
Navigating Online Safely and the Importance of Digital Citizenship
Living in the ever-evolving digital world, where everything is hyper-connected with each other, digital citizens need to acknowledge their rights and responsibilities when using digital media. Digital citizens are people who use the internet regularly, effectively, and are set to sail with a set of rules called “digital citizenship”. Digital citizenship is how one can […]
“Becoming a Strong Business Woman Through Good Financial Planning”, an Instagram LIVE collaboration between YCAB Foundation and Lifepal
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has hit Indonesia for almost 2 years, has impacted various sectors including MSMEs. Whereas MSMEs cover 99% of business owners in Indonesia and absorb up to 97% of the national workforce. From this number, 64.5% of MSME owners are women, but the pandemic has affected their businesses. The women-owned MSMEs under […]
Centratama Group with YCAB Foundation, Provides Hope for Indonesian Students
Indonesia’s education shifted to a new normal from face-to-face to online schooling. Marginalized students faced many challenges to continue their education. This included a lack of appropriate devices, accessibility, and connectivity. Celebrating their 8th Anniversary, Centratama Group is providing support for 70 students of YCAB Foundation to continue their online learning by providing them with […]
The Importance of Mental Health for Youth During The Pandemic
Self-care might carry a different definition from one person to another, but on a fundamental level, practicing self-care means taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. All kinds of self-care practices are based on what makes them feel good and cared for individually. Self-care improves our lives differently in different ways, all of which […]
Students of PKBM Cinta Anak Bangsa, Thriving and Conquering Challenges Upon Entering the Work Force
A successful educational institution is not complete without celebrating the success of its students. YCAB Foundation’s Rumah Belajar envisioned a world where quality education is accessible to all and our students to be excellent pioneers wherever they are. Here are some of our students’ stories over the years: Abdul Majid was selected to join a […]