On 8th of April 2013, HSBC Indonesia and YCAB Foundation inaugurated Rumah Belajar HSBC that aims to provide education to underprivileged youths at Pondok Bambu, East Jakarta. With the provision of vocational courses, it is hoped that Indonesian youths will have the opportunity to improve their socio-economic status to a better future. Rumah Belajar HSBC […]
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Volunteering at Rusun Marunda: Making a Change in The Community
Together with DKI Jakarta government (Pemprov DKI), YCAB Foundation held a Social Economic Profiling program at Rusun Marunda on Saturday, 20 April 2013. In the aftermath of the big flood at Jakarta in January, Vice Governor Basuki Tjahja “Ahok” Purnama gives a solution by providing relocation services for people living in Pluit, North Jakarta area, […]
YCAB seeded Program in Myanmar: The Wonderful Garden Project
Seeing the need of equal learning opportunities for underprivileged children, 22-year-old Zin New Win decides to build this project. This project aims to provide children with a meaningful and yet comfortable environment to interact with others, hence the name: The Wonderful Garden Project. The members of the project itself are solely volunteers, who need to […]
Microsoft Volunteering Day: Teaching Social Media to Underprivileged Youths
On Thursday, 14 March 2013, for the first time Microsoft Indonesia held a volunteering activity with YCAB Foundation at Seasons City Mall. This partnership with Microsoft itself has been established since 2011, where Microsoft gives softwares for every YCAB learning center. In addition, Microsoft also has built five Community Technology Centers in four Indonesian provinces […]
Veronica Colondam Received Indonesian Women of Change Awards 2013
In order to commemorate International Women’s Day, US Embassy gave Women of Change Awards on March 6, 2013 to five Indonesian women due to their contribution in bringing impact towards their surrounding. This event was held at @America, Pacific Place, and attended by US Ambassador Mr. Scott Marciel, the award recipients, and invited guests. Each […]
Today on Kompas Kita: YCAB Foundation Founder and CEO Veronica Colondam to “use our talents for the greater good”
YCAB Foundation Founder and CEO Veronica Colondam appears on Kompas Kita today, 5 March 2012 to talk about her journey. When Mrs. Colondam was 26 years old, she questioned about the meaning of her life. Even though she had become a young mother with two children, she felt like there is something missing if she […]
Allianz Indonesia Helps 350 Flood Victim Students to Go Back to School
Allianz Indonesia, Indo Runners (running lovers community), and YCAB Foundation held a charity run to raise fund for children whose education is halted due to recent flood in Jakarta. The donation was given at an event held at Blooming Café, FX Life Style X’nter. It is witnessed by Head of Corporate Social Responsibility Allianz Indonesia […]
From businessman to charity runner: Indonesian Patrick Kalona donates his first marathon
Berlari untuk Berbagi is a runner community that was initiated by Sandiaga Uno since 2009. In 2011, YCAB became one of the beneficiary of Berlari untuk Berbagi. They ran in New York Marathon 2011 to help the underprivileged children. This year, BuB has come back to support our programs in women empowerment and education for […]
Our Highest Appreciation to Individual Donors
As a social enterprise who is committed to youth development, YCAB Foundation consistently expands and increases its program’s impacts throughout Indonesia. We are very proud and honored to be the recipient of your support and trust. We would like to thank our individual donors who have supported our program through online and bank transfer donation. […]
Microsoft and YCAB Strategic Partnership for Underprivileged Indonesians
Microsoft, the leader in the software development and internet services and technology, is one of YCAB strategic partners. Youth development is a key commitment shared by Microsoft and its nonprofit partners in Indonesia. Microsoft Indonesia has been working with YCAB since 2011, for Rumah Belajar (House of Learning) and other IT initiatives, i.e. ICT Audit, Microsoft Accelerating […]
YCAB Foundation and Granton Marketing Raise Public Donations for School Drop-Outs and Underprivileged
YCAB Foundation and Granton Marketing have been collaborating in the “Book Voucher” sales program as a fundraising activity. This program is currently executed by Granton Marketing sales staff, and the donation collected from this fundraising activity will be used for the education of the underprivileged and drop-out school kids in Indonesia. Granton Marketing is a […]
PwC Indonesia Provides Ongoing Tax Services to YCAB Foundation
PwC Indonesia, a member of the global network of PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) signed a cooperation pro bono agreement with YCAB. PwC Indonesia is to provide YCAB consulting services, particularly in the taxation aspects and YCAB organizational structure that will positively impact on the effectiveness of YCAB as a social enterprise. Senior Partner PwC Indonesia Irhoan Tanudiredja […]