Veronica Colondam (Founder/CEO YCAB Foundation), was recognized as one of nine Solution Makers in the annual United Nations Solutions-Summit at United Nation’s Headquarters, that takes place between 19th -21st September 2017. Solution Makers from the UN Solutions Summit are selected global innovators who are already developing exceptional solutions that will overcome some of the world’s greatest social issues. This year’s United […]
News & Highlights
#RangkulKebaikan (Embrace Goodness) with AQUA to support Education in Indonesia
Still in the atmosphere of Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia this year, it’s good to reflect on what we have done for this country. As performed by AQUA who collaborated with kitabisa.com, to conduct the Saya Indonesia (I am Indonesian) campaign. The Saya Indonesia campaign is also a symbol of the celebration of […]
Young on Top National Conference 2017: Forming a Strong Young Generation for Indonesia
Based on Badan Pusat Stastik, in 2015 a number of youth reached 62,4 million people. This led to the fact that Indonesian population was dominated by youth. Youth was dominating ¼ of the Indonesian population. The presence of young people with a considerable amount, provides an opportunity for the nation of Indonesia to continue to […]
The Peak Moments of YCAB’s 18th Anniversary
August was a very special moment for YCAB because it was YCAB’s 18th Anniversary. On Tuesday, 22nd of August, we YCABers gathered in Jakarta to join different kinds of Independence day games. The peak of excitement from YCAB’s 18th anniversary was attended by representatives from the YCAB group: Ibu Veronica Colondam, Om Farhan, Bapak Mario […]
Facebook and YCAB Launch Digital Literacy Program as “Think Before You Share” campaign continues for second year
Jakarta, 28 August 2017 — Today, Facebook joined YCAB Foundation, a non-profit that focuses on youth development, to launch a Digital Literacy Program. The six month program aims to support teens with the development of critical thinking skills and emphaty when using social media. YCAB and Facebook will host 100 events in 100 high schools […]
Message from Founder/CEO
Today (13/8), YCAB turns eighteen. Just like a child marching into the adulthood, it means that time has come for you to leave behind your childishness. It is time to grow up. Time to take up new responsibility. Time to think seriously of what to build in the next phase of your life. The […]
Welcome Students to YCAB Rumah Belajar Duri Kepa!
Last Monday (10/7) marks the beginning of a new academic year for students in YCAB Rumah Belajar. Like previous years, before all the learning officially begins, students are required to attend Orientation or Introduction to Rumah Belajar (RB) Duri Kepa. This year 60 new students were enrolled in class Paket A, B, and C. Orientation […]
7 Students of Rumah Belajar Duri Kepa got Scholarship in Global Sevilla School
This school year, 10 high-achieving seniors from Rumah Belajar (RB) Duri Kepa were given the opportunity to receive a scholarship to Global Sevilla School. Global Sevilla School offered to enrol a handful of final year students given that they passed the mathematics exam, essay, and interview process. After receiving their results last Tuesday (18/7), seven […]
BFI Finance Indonesia organized a sharing session for children of Rumah Jahit Duri Kepa
We all know that YCAB’s mission is to prepare the young generation to be competitive and ready for the workplace. As such, YCAB always extends opportunities to any individual or organization who would like to share their knowledge with our children at Rumah Belajar. This time, the team from BFI Finance visited YCAB to share […]
Musikal Mimpi Kecil : Remake, Charity Event for Children of Rumah Belajar Kupang
Everyone not only has the right to dream, but must have dreams. Those dreams can only come true once we know and recognize our own potential and talents, and if we are not lazy to develop and make them happen. This is what our children learned and felt in a musical called “Musikal Mimpi Kecil: […]
Shop to Donate – Agung Jaya Gold & Jewellery
By buying any product at Toko Agung Jaya Gold & Jewellery outlet, you can support education for underprivileged youth at YCAB’s Rumah Belajar (Learning Center). 2.5% of every product purchased will be donated to YCAB Foundation. In this special month of Ramadhan, let’s make an impact and share our goodness to others! *Store location : […]
Scott Thompson Wins a British Empire Medal for His Charitable Actions
On the 22nd of May, 2017, Scott Thompson, the Scottish man behind #BerlariTerus Jakarta (2012) and #BecakTerus Aceh-Tangerang (2015) received a British Empire Medal- a recognition from the British Empire for his charity. Photo : Scott Thompson with British Ambassador for Indonesia HE Moazzam Malik Scott had lived in Indonesia for over ten years, but was only recognized for his accomplishments in 2010 […]