In the Spirit of Youth Pledge Day, the 15th SATU Indonesia Awards 2024 Honors Five Inspiring Young People

In the Spirit of Youth Pledge Day, the 15^th SATU Indonesia Awards 2024 Honors Five Inspiring Young People

JAKARTA: In commemoration of Youth Pledge Day, a pivotal moment in Indonesia’s struggle for independence, Astra honored five inspiring young Indonesians at the award ceremony of the 15^th SATU Indonesia Awards 2024 today (October 29) for their contributions towards sustainable living in the five fields of health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, and technology.

The awards were personally presented by Astra’s President Director, Djony Bunarto Tjondro, to the five recipients. The event was also attended by Astra’s Board of Directors and Executives, SATU Indonesia Awards judges, and past award recipients from 2010 to 2023.

“Since the beginning, Indonesia’s youth have played a crucial role in the nation’s progress. For 15 years, Astra has honored Indonesian youth who are committed to contributing to their communities and environment. Let us continue to spread inspiration and create sustainable solutions for today and the future of Indonesia,” said Astra President Director Djony Bunarto Tjondro in his speech.

The recipients of the 15^th SATU Indonesia Awards 2024 are:

1. Health Category, Ayu Fauziyyah Adhimah “Creator of a Nutrition Education Platform” from Yogyakarta Special Region Province:

Gizipedia Indonesia is a platform focused on nutrition and health. It is managed by a team of registered dietitians and nutritionists who hold a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, have completed a professional dietitian program, and are members of the Indonesian Nutritionists Association (PERSAGI).

Established in September 2019 by Ayu Fauziyyah and Yusrina Husnul, with Salsabila Fasya joining in 2023, the foundation of Gizipedia Indonesia stems from the founders’ concern about the lack of a dedicated space for nutrition professionals, nutrition students, and the public to engage in discussion and access reliable nutrition information.

Gizipedia seeks to expand its impact and collaborate across sectors to improve community nutritional standards and develop an application that features nutritional calculation tools to assist nutrition professionals in their work.

2.  Education Category, Hana Maulida “Advocate for Child Protection from Sexual Violence” from Banten Province:

Kakak Aman Indonesia is an initiative aimed at educating children in kindergarten and elementary school on how to protect themselves from sexual violence. This movement was founded by Hana Maulida and her colleagues, driven by their concern about the increasing incidents of child sexual abuse.

Motivated by this concern, Hana Maulida, along with two friends, launched Kakak Aman Indonesia in January 2023. The initiative provides age-appropriate education on sexuality and sexual abuse through modules designed for young children.

3. Environment Category, Kevin Gani “Champion of Sustainable Food” from East Java Province:

Garda Pangan, founded by Kevin Gani in 2017, is a social enterprise addressing food waste and food access equality in Surabaya. Garda Pangan collects surplus food that is still fit for consumption from restaurants and hotels and distributes it to underprivileged communities. Since its inception, Garda Pangan has distributed more than 577,000 meals to nearly 28,000 beneficiaries.

Additionally, Garda Pangan converts inedible food waste into animal feed using Black Soldier Fly (BSF) bioconversion technology, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 533,900 kg. Garda Pangan is committed to reducing food loss and waste and raising public awareness about the importance of food waste management. 

4. Entrepreneurship Category, Yuyun Ahdiyanti “Heroine Weaver of Hope from Ntobo Village” from West Nusa Tenggara Province:

UKM Dina is a Bima weaving business founded by Yuyun Ahdiyanti in 2015. As a native of Ntobo, Yuyun was troubled by her village’s lack of recognition as a Weaving Village despite most of its residents being weavers.

The issue stemmed from the weavers’ limited access to capital and markets. After posting images of her family’s woven fabrics on her social media, Yuyun was flooded with orders. She expanded her business by providing capital to local weavers and helping them market their woven products.

This assurance regarding capital and marketing has encouraged many weavers to trust UKM Dina with their products. In addition to positively impacting the local community, UKM Dina has successfully boosted the local economy by empowering over 200 weavers and 15 seamstresses.

5. Technology Category, Irfan Y. Pratama “Navigator of Long-Distance Networks” from DKI Jakarta Province:

Awanio is a Cloud Enabler Platform (CEP), a program that allows individuals to manage cloud space created when a server connects to the internet. This space can be self-owned if the server is self-managed or rented from cloud service providers. Historically, cloud service providers have been dominated by global entities, meaning their servers are not physically located in Indonesia.

According to Irfan Y. Pratama, CEO of Awanio, the CEP launched in 2021 is entirely developed by local talent. It aims to help local cloud service providers and companies manage their servers within Indonesian jurisdiction, addressing data sovereignty issues. 

This setup allows businesses and government institutions to have full control over the integrity and confidentiality of their data. Additionally, managing cloud services and servers domestically leads to a significant reduction in operational costs.

The 15^th SATU Indonesia Awards 2024 recipients will receive activity grants of Rp65 million and assistance, which can be integrated with Astra’s sustainable social contribution programs, such as Kampung Berseri Astra and Desa Sejahtera Astra.

This year, the number of SATU Indonesia Awards applicants increased by 11.8% from the previous year, totaling 16,775 applicants. To demonstrate its commitment to discovering exceptional young individuals throughout the country, Astra has partnered with several organizations from various sectors, including Tempo, Antara, Kumparan, IDN Times, and Young On Top.

The judging panel for the 15^th SATU Indonesia Awards 2024 consists of:

Prof. Nila Moeloek (Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia)

Prof. Emil Salim (Lecturer at the Environmental Science Postgraduate Program, University of Indonesia)

Prof. Fasli Jalal (Rector of YARSI University and Professor at State University of Jakarta Postgraduate)

Ir. Tri Mumpuni (Founder of People-Centered Economic and Business Institute)

Onno W. Purbo Ph.D. (Information Technology Expert)

Arif Zulkifli (President Director of PT Tempo Inti Media Tbk)

Dian Sastrowardoyo (Artist, Actor, Founder of Dian Sastrowardoyo Foundation, Director, Producer, and Founder of Beacon Film)

Billy Boen (Founder of Young On Top)

Boy Kelana Soebroto (Astra Head of Corporate Communications)

Diah Suran Febrianti (Astra Head of Environment & Social Responsibility)

Raline Shah (Artist)

 

The Festivity of the 15^th SATU Indonesia Awards 2024 Award Ceremony

As part of the 15^th SATU Indonesia Awards 2024 award ceremony, Astra presented the AstraTalks Inspirational Talk. These sessions featured speakers who have significantly contributed to the five fields represented in the SATU Indonesia Awards: Health, Education, Environment, Entrepreneurship, and Technology.

The speakers and their themes:

1. The Ecopreneur’s Story in Shaping a Better Tomorrow with Dian Sastrowardoyo (Artist, Actor, Founder of Dian Sastrowardoyo Foundation, Director, Producer, and Founder of Beacon Film), Chitra Subyakto (Founder & Creative Director of Sejauh Mata Memandang), and Muhammad Aripin (2016 SATU Indonesia Awards Recipient in Entrepreneurship).

2. Future-Ready Learning: Technology and Education for Inclusive Growth with Jonathan Sudarta (CEO & Co-Founder of Halodoc), Mikha Tambayong (Artist), Diana Cristiana (2023 SATU Indonesia Awards Recipient in Education), and I Gede Merta Yoga (2020 SATU Indonesia Awards Recipient in Technology).

3. Nurture and Nature for a Brighter Future with Ni Made Ayu Marthini (Deputy for Marketing, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia), Jerhemy Owen (Environmental Content Creator), Samanta Elsener (Psychologist), and Rengkuh Banyu Mahandaru (2023 SATU Indonesia Awards Recipient in Environment).

The event also featured the launch of the latest Astra merchandise, a collection of eco-friendly cotton apparel from the collaboration between Astra and the local fashion brand Sejauh Mata Memandang. The collection includes four motifs: circle, diamond, hexagon, and arrow, representing Astra’s Catur Dharma philosophy, combined with Sejauh Mata Memandang’s signature “Ombak Laut” motif.

The highlight of the 15^th SATU Indonesia Awards 2024 award ceremony with host Boy William included a captivating narrative performance by Happy Salma as the narrator, complemented by dance and stunning visuals. The event was further enlivened by a closing performance from the music group HIVI!, bringing positive energy and joy to the hundreds of attendees.

Astra’s commitment to recognizing young people creating a positive impact in their communities for today and the future of Indonesia is in line with Astra’s mission to prosper with the nation and Indonesia’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

For further information, please contact:

Boy Kelana Soebroto

Head of Corporate Communications PT Astra International Tbk

Ph. 021-508-43-888

 

About Astra:

Astra is one of Indonesia’s largest public companies, comprising 293 subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associate companies, supported by over 200,000 employees. The company’s diversified business model creates synergies and opportunities across industry sectors, including Automotive, Financial Services, Heavy Equipment, Mining, Construction & Energy, Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Logistics, Information Technology, and Property.

The company has a new sustainability framework that contains Astra 2030 Sustainability Aspirations to guide Astra Group’s transition journey to be a more sustainable business by 2030 and beyond. Astra wishes to contribute to strengthening the resilience of the Indonesian economy that supports an inclusive and prosperous society.

Astra has a strong record of public and social contributions through four pillars: health, education, environment, and entrepreneurship, as well as nine foundations that contribute to Indonesia’s economic growth while supporting an inclusive and prosperous society. Implemented for the first time in 2010, the Semangat Astra Terpadu Untuk (SATU) Indonesia Awards program has recognized the contributions of 736 young Indonesians– 97 national-level recipients and 639 provincial-level recipients–across each of these focus areas. The SATU Indonesia Awards program is integrated with Astra’s wide range of community activities through 200 Kampung Berseri Astra and 1,196 Desa Sejahtera Astra initiatives in 35 provinces throughout Indonesia.

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