Simpang Muda Collaboration Lab: Youth Collaboration Space for the Future of Food in Bandung
Simpang Muda Collaboration Lab, an ideathon or competition aimed at gathering innovative ideas from young people, was held on November 13-14, 2025, in Bandung, West Java. The event was attended by 34 young people from Bandung and surrounding areas aged 18-35, who formulated ideas related to sustainable food systems through a Human-Centered Design (HCD) approach and received input from experts across various institutions.
HER Way Program Kick Off Meeting in Tangerang
On October 29, 2025, Tangerang City became the first city to host the Kick Off of the HER Way Program, a collaborative initiative started by the RISE Foundation in collaboration with the Project HOPE Indonesia Foundation and supported by Kimberly-Clark Corporation.
Young People of West Manggarai Offer Food and Climate Solutions Through the SAPA BUMI Competition
West Manggarai, September 29, 2025 – A total of 19 youth groups (40 participants) from various regions in West Manggarai presented their best ideas in the SAPA BUMI Ideas Competition (Solutions from Young People for Inclusive Food and a Sustainable Earth), held on September 25-26, 2025, at the West Manggarai Regency Secretariat Hall.
Young People Speak Up for Adequate Food Access and Balanced Nutrition (IYD 2025)
International Youth Day (IYD) once again becomes an important moment to reaffirm the strategic role of young people in sustainable development.
Express Yourself Freely, Create Yourself Safely: Your Voice, Your Art, Your Space.
In a rapidly evolving social and political landscape, empowering youth with the tools to navigate challenges and express themselves safely is more critical than ever. The recent “Express Freely, Create Safely: Your Voice, Your Art, Your Space” event, a powerful collaboration between RISE Foundation, Generasi PINTAR, and Royal Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta.
Anisa Internship Journey with Rise Foundation
Hi! I’m Anisa Uddin from New Jersey, USA. I recently graduated high school and am currently on a gap year before starting college at Princeton University. As part of my gap year program, I had the opportunity to live and volunteer in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, for several months. One of the main components of the program […]
Best Practices RAN PIJAR of Bogor City
Multisector collaboration is the key to the success of the National Action Plan for Improving the Welfare of School Age Children and Adolescents (RAN PIJAR) programme in Bogor City. RISE Foundation contributes significantly in strengthening youth participation, promoting health education, and ensuring the programme is sustainable. Through an inclusive approach and technical support, RISE Foundation helps realise an environment that supports the holistic growth and development of adolescents.
RISETalk #42: Sex Education A Must to Know
This episode of RISETalk has something really exciting in it. This time, we will dive right into the topic of sex education. A lot of people still think talking about sex education is a no-go or taboo topic. This topic plays a crucial role in the development of Indonesian youth. This time, we’re speaking with Ms. Nur Intan Kartika Sari, also known as Kak Intan. Kak Intan holds an Applied Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery and a Master’s degree in Public Health, currently her role is the Project Leader for Maternal Health Care. Curious about what this RISETalk is all about? Let’s take a closer look.
Citayam Fashion Week Sebagai Kebebasan Ekspresi Diri
Beberapa waktu terakhir, jagat dunia maya sempat dihebohkan oleh fenomena Citayam Fashion Week atau disingkat CFW. Bahkan, tak sedikit figur publik seperti aktor, aktris, kreator konten, hingga tokoh politik yang larut serta dalam fenomena ini. Tetapi, apa sebenarnya Citayam Fashion Week dan bagaimana kita memandangnya? Apa itu Citayam Fashion Week? Istilah ini mencuat setelah sekumpulan […]
RISETalk #40: Inclusive Education for Diverse Youth
In RISETalk 40, we explored “Inclusive Education for Diverse Youth” alongside Mr. Jonna Aman Damanik. Mr. Jonna is a Commissioner of the National Commission for Disabilities of the Republic of Indonesia. During the RISETalk 40 discussion, Mr. Jonna stated that one of the government’s priorities to realize the 2045 Golden Indonesia vision is to ensure high-quality infrastructure and human resources. The only way to produce high-quality human resources is through education.