Youth empowerment for sustainability initiatives

The Need in 2026

Building on its efforts from the past 2 years, LP4Y will continue to address youth unemployment in Indonesia, where worsening rates have forced many young people into precarious jobs such as street vending and waste picking without any legal protections. The program remains committed to tackling socio-economic disparities that are further exacerbated by climate change, with a focus on empowering youths to secure decent employment and become active, responsible citizens. By fostering youth inclusion and engaging in both national and international dialogues, LP4Y strives to close the socio-economic gap.

A key initiative is the ongoing Care4Change project in Cilincing, led by the youth, which ensures access to affordable clean water and provides community education on water health, while also promoting environmental sustainability through activities such as Sustainable Week and community clean-ups.

The Project We Fund

In 2026, LP4Y will carry forward its essential work in North Jakarta’s Cilincing area for its concluding year, addressing the challenges of pollution and slum development due to port expansion in this historically “Palm Beach” region. Committed to supporting 72 beneficiaries, the project continues to tackle significant socio-economic issues, including rising prostitution and limited employment opportunities, which lead many residents to work as fishermen, scavengers, or in coal factories. The initiative aims to bridge socio-economic gaps by empowering youths with the skills needed to secure decent jobs and become engaged, responsible citizens, thereby promoting youth inclusion and participation in both national and international dialogues.

The Care4Change initiative will remain a pivotal element of this effort, focusing on water-related challenges in Cilincing. Managed by the youth, the initiative will continue to provide affordable clean water and educate the community on water health. Throughout its final year, the project will steadfastly advocate for environmental sustainability through activities like Sustainable Week, community clean-ups, and promoting responsible waste disposal and hygiene practices, thereby reinforcing its positive impact on both the local environment and community well-being.

The Result

LP4Y (Life Project 4 Youth) will persist in its impactful mission by leveraging Key Impact Indicators (KIIs) to assess the effectiveness of youth integration into professional environments and to monitor program attendance and completion rates. The initiative will continue to uphold vital partnerships with companies to offer professional exposure and job opportunities, while also fostering Micro Economic Initiatives that enhance practical skills and financial independence. Weekly coaching sessions will remain central, concentrating on improving behavior, social skills, and job readiness. Following program completion, LP4Y will utilize the Central Youth Database to track the employment status and conditions of participants. Alumni will be invited to join the Star Club, ensuring ongoing engagement and support through monthly dinners, thereby maintaining continuous support and facilitating lasting integration into the real world.

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The Need in 2025

LP4Y will continue to tackle youth unemployment in Indonesia, where rates have worsened, leaving many young people in precarious jobs like street vending and waste picking without legal protections. The program addresses the socio-economic disparities exacerbated by climate change, focusing on empowering youths to secure decent employment and become engaged citizens. By promoting youth inclusion and participating in national and international discussions, LP4Y aims to bridge the socio-economic gap. A key component is the Care4Change initiative in Cilincing, managed by youth, which provides affordable clean water and community education on water health while advocating for environmental sustainability through initiatives like Sustainable Week and community clean-ups.

The Project We Fund

In 2025, LP4Y will continue its vital work in North Jakarta’s Cilincing area, a region historically known as “Palm Beach” but now battling pollution and slums due to port expansion. With a commitment to supporting 70 beneficiaries, the project focuses on addressing the significant socio-economic issues prevalent in the district, including rising prostitution and scarce employment opportunities, where many residents are compelled to work as fishermen, scavengers, or in coal factories. The ongoing project aims to reduce the socio-economic disparity by empowering youths to secure decent jobs and become engaged, responsible citizens, thereby fostering a culture of youth inclusion and participation in broader national and international dialogues.

The Care4Change initiative remains a cornerstone of the project, continuing its efforts to tackle water-related challenges in Cilincing. Managed by the youth, this initiative ensures access to affordable clean water while educating the community on water health. The project will persist in advocating for environmental sustainability through activities like Sustainable Week, community clean-ups, and efforts to promote responsible waste disposal and hygiene practices, thereby reinforcing its impact on both the local environment and community well-being.

The Result

LP4Y (Life Project 4 Youth) will continue its impactful work by utilizing Key Impact Indicators (KIIs) to monitor how effectively youths integrate into professional environments, as well as track program attendance and completion rates. The initiative will maintain essential partnerships with companies to provide professional exposure and job opportunities, while also encouraging Micro Economic Initiatives that build practical skills and financial independence. Weekly coaching sessions will remain a core component, focusing on improving behavior, social skills, and job readiness. Post-program, LP4Y will use the Central Youth Database to continue monitoring the job status and conditions of participants. Alumni will have the opportunity to join the Star Club, facilitating ongoing engagement and support through monthly dinners, thus ensuring continuous support and lasting real-world integration.

2025 Midterm Report

Life Project 4 Youth (LP4Y) in Indonesia sheds light on significant progress and impact. Throughout the year, LP4Y implemented a total of six impactful actions. These actions included online and offline trainings focusing on emotional intelligence, company visits, and interactive sessions with volunteers, which directly benefited 25 young individuals, while indirectly impacting 790 community members. This approach fostered a sense of empowerment among the youth, equipping them with essential skills for personal and professional growth.

Through these efforts, the organization has effectively demonstrated its commitment to addressing social needs by improving the youth’s preparedness for the job market and enhancing their community involvement.

Testimonies

“What I liked about the training at Concentrix yesterday was learning about how the brain works, especially in understanding emotions. I felt happy and excited to join the training because I had the chance to learn more about the work environment at Concentrix. I also learned the difference between EQ and IQ, and how important it is to understand ourselves and others. Thank you for the opportunity.”
-Muh Darussalam, Youth at TDC Jakarta, joined LP4Y in March 2025-

“My dream job is to become a barista or waiter in a professional café or restaurant because I want to build my own business in the food and beverage industry. Through my time at LP4Y, I’ve learned how to work professionally, take responsibility for tasks, be punctual, finish work on time, and collaborate in a team. I also improved my time management, practiced English communication, and learned how to use digital tools like Google Docs and Spreadsheets. LP4Y has really helped prepare me for the world of work by building my discipline, practical skills, and confidence to reach my dream.” -Sabila Inayah, Youth at TDC Jakarta, joined LP4Y in April 2025-

2025 Annual Report

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The Need in 2024

Young people in Indonesia face alarming unemployment rates, with 26.12% of those aged 15-19 and 15.64% of those aged 20-24 unemployed in 2019. These figures have worsened to 24.34% and 18.71%, respectively. Many work in the informal economy—like street vendors and waste pickers—earning little and lacking legal protections.

Social and economic inequalities, compounded by climate change, disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.

The Project We Fund

Operating in North Jakarta’s Cilincing area, a region once known as “Palm Beach” but now challenged by pollution and slums due to port expansion, LP4Y supports 65 beneficiaries. This district faces significant socio-economic issues, including rising prostitution and limited employment opportunities, with many residents working as fishermen, scavengers, or in coal factories. LP4Y aims to reduce the socio-economic gap by helping youths secure decent jobs and become active, responsible citizens. The program promotes best practices in youth inclusion and participates in broader national and international discussions.

A key initiative, Care4Change, is managed by the youth at the center and addresses water issues in Cilincing. It provides affordable clean water and educates the community on water health. Additionally, it champions environmental sustainability through initiatives like Sustainable Week, community clean-ups, and advocacy for responsible waste disposal and hygiene practices.

The Result

LP4Y (Life Project 4 Youth) measures its impact through Key Impact Indicators (KIIs) by tracking the Youth Follow-Up Integration Rate, attendance, and program completion. These indicators help assess how well participants integrate into professional environments and their consistency in attending and completing the program. Partnerships with companies are crucial, as they provide youths with professional exposure and job placements. Additionally, LP4Y supports Micro Economic Initiatives, encouraging the development of small-scale economic projects to enhance practical skills and financial independence.

Central to LP4Y’s approach is weekly coaching that focuses on improving behavior, social skills, and job readiness. After completing the program, the organization continues to monitor the youth’s job status and conditions through the Central Youth Database. Alumni have the opportunity to join the Star Club, where they can attend monthly dinners with Catalysts to receive updates on their progress and remain engaged with the support network. This comprehensive strategy ensures that LP4Y provides continuous support and facilitates real-world integration for lasting impact.

2024 Annual Report

The project directly benefits 78 Youth by providing significant training and development opportunities that enhance their integration into professional environments.

The training activities include providing a weekly allowance called Life Project Money, which helps young adults immediately escape extreme poverty, learn financial management, and save for their professional integration. The “Learning by Doing” approach, combined with professional exposure, equips youth with essential soft and hard skills, self-confidence, and practical knowledge to secure meaningful employment, manage workplace challenges, and contribute financially to their families, while inspiring their communities as role models.

Additionally, at TDC Jakarta, the project focuses on water management and environmental awareness, with initiatives such as the “Water Gallon” project and community advocacy sessions, where youth lead efforts to raise awareness about healthy habits and environmental conservation through interactive activities and workshops.

Testimonies

“I am 20 years old and currently live in RawaMalang street, Cilincing, North Jakarta. I am the first of three children, born into a simple family. My father is a Batagor peddler, while my mother is a housewife. I graduated from SMAN 92 Jakarta in 2023. After finishing my education, I was unemployed for one year. Then, I joined graphic design training for 45 days, and after that worked as a freelancer at MOI as an outlet crew for one month. This experience gave me a deeper insight into the world of work and inspired me to seek greater opportunities. My decision to join LP4Y started with an invitation from my cousin. I chose to join because I wanted to fill my free time productively and get guidance in self-development, as well as opportunities to prepare myself for the world of work. In addition, I wanted to acquire more professional skills in order to get a decent job, while continuing to learn and develop through various training and social activities. Before I joined LP4Y, I was a young person who lacked confidence. I seemed to have lost my way to get what I wanted. I wanted to move forward, I wanted to start my dream but I didn’t know where to start because there was no one to guide me. However, I am grateful to be born to parents who never demanded from their children. I live in an environment where I think human resources are low. Many young people of my age choose to marry young because they think it is one of the solutions to improve their standard of living, but in my opinion it will only add to the problem. There are many negative impacts, such as on mental health and the economy. Mental health is an example, such as the teenage years, which should be used to start a career, continue education, play with friends, but must start taking care of the household. And for the impact on the economy, such as the difficulty of getting a job because of the age that is not enough so that it is difficult to meet the needs of the household and the lack of ability to manage finances in the household, of course this will only add to the problem. However, I am a young person who has different thoughts and desires from them. I wanted to have a decent job, I wanted to raise my family’s status and I wanted to break the stigma of “Women don’t need to have a high career because they will end up in the kitchen too”. I started taking steps to realize my dream and break the stigma by joining LP4Y. I believe that I am worthy and capable of fulfilling my dreams. And after I joined LP4Y, I have gained a lot of learning and experience such as attending a lot of training, how to make a good and correct CV, how to conduct a professional interview, learning English, and learning to manage a business (FYI we have a Micro Company or MC program commonly called Care 4 Change which aims to focus on public health), from the business I get a lot of learning such as Leadership, Responsibility, and Problem solving). In addition, from the activities that I undertook at LP4Y, it shaped me to become someone who is confident, brave to perform, and brave in public speaking. My hope in joining LP4Y is to become a more professional person so that I can get a decent job, and I also want to be someone who is useful for others by providing a positive influence.” –Anggriani Sulisati-

“After visiting Concentrix, I was truly inspired by how important communication skills and body language are in creating a successful work environment. There, I learned that communication is not just about speaking, but also about listening and understanding others. One of the most striking things was how positive body language such as smiles, eye contact, and an open attitude can create a warmer and more collaborative atmosphere. It’s not just about conveying information, but also about building trust and a real connection. Empathic listening is also emphasized as key to understanding the needs of clients and colleagues. This skill helps in solving problems more efficiently and forging stronger relationships. This visit opened my eyes that effective communication and awareness of body language can be the foundation of success in the professional world. I feel motivated.” –Muhammad Umar Arrafi-