16th SATU Indonesia Awards 2025 “Uniting Efforts, Creating Impact” at Young On Top National Conference 2025

JAKARTA: The passion and energy of Indonesia’s youth for change echoed through Balai Kartini, Jakarta, on Saturday (July 19). To promote and encourage young changemakers to participate in the Semangat Astra Terpadu Untuk (SATU) Indonesia Awards program, Astra took part in the Young On Top National Conference (YOTNC) 2025 Special Session, themed “Uniting Efforts, Creating Impact”. This session featured the 16th SATU Indonesia Awards 2025 Inspirational Talk, titled “Purpose in Action: Making Change Where It Matters”.

The talk highlighted the importance of creating change through real, tangible actions, particularly in education. Inspiring speakers included Ariel Tatum (Actress and Board of Advisors member of Menjadi Manusia), Bhrisco Jordy (2022 SATU Indonesia Awards Recipient in Education), and Yudha Prasetya (Astra Head of Brand Communications). 

“Astra is committed to empowering the active role of youth in creating meaningful change for society. Through SATU Indonesia Awards, we aim to recognize and provide a platform for young people who have made real contributions in various fields to grow. We believe that every small step taken today by our youth can lead to a big impact on Indonesia’s sustainable future,” said Astra Chief of Corporate Affairs Boy Kelana Soebroto. 

More than a thousand attendees joined the session, which featured inspirational stories from speakers who shared their experiences and insights on educational issues—and how simple acts, done with sincerity and courage, can spark change. 

“I believe that big change begins with the bravery to first understand and heal ourselves. Only when we are more self-aware, honest with ourselves, and truly understand who we are can our impact be genuinely heartfelt,” said Ariel Tatum.

“From a simple concern, I founded the Papua Future Project. We noticed many children in Papua couldn’t read, even though they were already attending school. So, we started small—with limited learning tools and volunteer support. But through continued collaboration and learning, we believe this movement will keep growing,” shared Bhrisco Jordy.

Astra also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting equitable education across Indonesia through providing quality and sustainable education in underdeveloped areas and strategic regions. This initiative aligns with one of Astra’s pillars of sustainable social contribution “Astra Untuk Indonesia Cerdas” (Astra for a Smart Indonesia), whose programs focus on improving school quality (through teacher training, curriculum development, and life skills education), providing scholarships, and donating educational facilities and infrastructure—especially to schools near Astra Group’s operations and in underprivileged areas.

The inspirational talk aims to spark more youth-led initiatives that bring tangible benefits to communities.

As the registration period for the 16th SATU Indonesia Awards 2025 draws to a close, Astra invites inspiring young Indonesians who have made a positive impact in the fields of Health, Education, Environment, Entrepreneurship, and Technology across Indonesia to participate in the program. 

Each winner will receive an activity grant of Rp65 million, program development support, and opportunities to collaborate in Kampung Berseri Astra and Desa Sejahtera Astra programs. Registration for the 16th SATU Indonesia Awards 2025 is open from February 28 to July 28, 2025. For more information and to apply, visit astra.co.id.

Astra’s continued collaboration with the younger generation, both for today and the future of Indonesia, aligns with its mission to Prosper with the Nation and supports Indonesia’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

For further information, please contact:

Putri Permatasari
Head of Media Relations
PT Astra International Tbk
Telp. 021-508-43-888

 

About Astra:

Astra is one of Indonesia’s largest public companies, comprising 301 subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associate companies, supported by more than 190,000 employees. The company’s diversified business model creates synergies and opportunities across industry sectors including automotive & mobility, financial services, heavy equipment, mining construction and energy, agribusiness, infrastructure, information technology, and property. The company has a new sustainability framework which includes Astra’s 2030 Sustainability Aspirations. It will guide Astra in the transition journey to be a more sustainable business by 2030 and beyond. Astra wishes to contribute to the strength and resilience of the Indonesian economy while supporting an inclusive and prosperous society.

Astra has a strong record of public and social contributions through four pillars, which consist of health, education, environment, and entrepreneurship as well as nine foundations to contribute to the growth of the Indonesian economy while encouraging a more inclusive and prosperous society. Established in 2010, Astra’s Semangat Astra Terpadu Untuk (SATU) Indonesia Awards program, has recognised the contribution of 726 young Indonesians at the national and provincial level across the nation. The SATU Indonesia Awards program is integrated with Astra’s wide range of community activities through more than 1,500 Desa Sejahtera Astra and Kampung Berseri Astra in 35 provinces throughout Indonesia.

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