Five Inspirational Youths Win the 14th SATU Indonesia Awards 2023 by Astra

JAKARTA: Astra continues to honor the inspiring young generation through the 14th Semangat Astra Terpadu Untuk (SATU) Indonesia Awards 2023, held today (11/1). The awards were given to five individuals who have tirelessly contributed to the nation and society in the five fields of health, education, entrepreneurship, environment, and technology.

“So many young Indonesians, from the westernmost point of Sumatra to the easternmost point of Papua, despite their limitations, are demonstrating remarkable spirit and innovation in bringing about positive changes within their communities. Their innovative efforts and dedication to contributing to society are a testament to their sincere commitment to our nation and serve as an inspiration that we should all strive to emulate and appreciate,” said Astra President Director Djony Bunarto Tjondro.

Embracing the theme “For Today and the Future of Indonesia”, Astra aims to discover more of the nation’s youth who are contributing towards Indonesia’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year, the SATU Indonesia Awards have expanded their assessment criteria to include an evaluation of how well participants’ programs align with sustainability principles, specifically focusing on environment, sustainability, and governance (ESG).

Winners of the 14th SATU Indonesia Awards 2023 are:

1. Health Category, Theresia Dwiaudina Sari Putri “Health Activist from Eastern Indonesia” from East Nusa Tenggara

   Theresia Dwiaudina took up the role of a midwife in the remote village of Uzuzozo in 2017, a place where few healthcare professionals were willing to work. However, her presence marked a turning point. Theresia embarked on a mission to educate parents, particularly mothers, about good parenting practices and child nutrition. This initiative has led to a consistent decline in the number of cases of infant stunting in Uzuzozo.

2. Education Category, Diana Cristiana Dacosta Ati “Education Worker in Remote South Papua” from Papua

   Since 2018, Diana Cristiana Dacosta Ati has been assigned to the only school in her remote village in the Mappi Regency of South Papua. Many children were not attending school as they were helping their parents gather food in the forest. Moreover, teaching and learning activities had long been suspended before Diana’s arrival due to the lack of teachers from outside the region coming to Mappi Regency. However, with Diana and two of her colleagues’ arrival, the children in the village have started to read and write. In fact, many students have now successfully continued their education to junior high school level.

3. Entrepreneurship Category, Alan Efendhi “Developer of Aloe Vera-Based Healthy Beverages” from Special Region of Yogyakarta

   Concerned about the increasing cases of kidney failure, diabetes, and obesity in his area, Alan Efendhi took the initiative to create a healthy beverage. This native of Gunungkidul, Special Region of Yogyakarta, founded Rasane Vera, a company that produces Aloe Liquid. This drink is made from aloe vera with natural sweeteners from stevia leaves. Alan involves the local community in the cultivation of aloe vera and the production of Aloe Liquid. Since it was first established in 2018, Rasane Vera has collaborated with over 125 partner farmers across Gunungkidul, Klaten, Bantul, and Sleman.

4. Technology Category, Reza Permadi “Pioneer of Tourism Village Digitalization” from DKI Jakarta

   Launched in 2019, the Atourin Visitor Management System (AVMS), an innovation by Reza Permadi, provides a platform for managers of tourist destinations or tourism villages to sell their packages, attractions, and services online. Currently, approximately 100 tourism villages across Indonesia are using AVMS through a partnership model. Atourin also helps them build a visitor database and keep track of finances.

5. Group Category, Rengkuh Banyu Mahandaru “Environmental Champion Utilizes Frond Waste” from DKI Jakarta

   Styrofoam and plastic packaging used in the food industry pose a significant environmental challenge. Rather than resorting to recycling like many others, Rengkuh Banyu Mahandaru tackled the root of the problem by substituting plastic and styrofoam with eco-friendly materials. This led to the establishment of Plepah in 2018, a startup company that manufactures food containers from betel palm fronds. What began as a small-scale production is now able to supply over 100,000 eco-friendly food containers per month.

The 14 th SATU Indonesia Awards 2023 jury consists of:

1. Prof. Nila Moeloek (Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia)
2. Prof. Emil Salim (Lecturer at the Environmental Science Postgraduate Program, University of Indonesia)
3. Prof. Fasli Jalal (Rector of YARSI University and Postgraduate Professor at Jakarta State University),
4. Ir. Tri Mumpuni (Founder of People-Centered Business and Economic Institute)
5. Onno W. Purbo Ph.D. (Information Technology Expert)
6. Arif Zulkifli (President Director of PT Tempo Inti Media Tbk)
7. Dian Sastrowardoyo (Artist)
8. Billy Boen (Young On Top Founder)
9. Boy Kelana Soebroto (Astra Head of Corporate Communications)
10. Diah Suran Febrianti (Astra Head of Environment & Social Responsibility)

As part of Astra’s commitment to finding high-achieving young people across the country, Astra has collaborated with partners across various sectors, including Tempo, Antara, Kumparan, IDN Times, and Young On Top.

The number of applicants for the SATU Indonesia Awards this year increased by 11.4% from the previous year, reaching 14,997 applicants. Each winner of the 14th SATU Indonesia Awards will receive an activity grant of Rp65 million and other assistance that can be merged with Astra’s sustainable contribution programs, such as Kampung Berseri Astra and Desa Sejahtera Astra.

The 14th SATU Indonesia Awards 2023 Ceremony

The awarding ceremony of the 14th SATU Indonesia Awards 2023 was brought to life with performances by Putri Ariani, the fourth winner of America’s Got Talent 2023, and Content Creator and Composer Alffy Rev. AstraTalks was another highlight of the event, featuring the winners of the SATU Indonesia Awards alongside several other speakers, including Hamish Daud, Raline Shah, Amanda Khairunnisa, Erin Dwia, Yessiow, Arkiv Vilmansa, Hari Prast, and Yahya Rijalul Jihad. The event concluded with a special performance by JKT48.

Astra also presented “Indonesian Dream”, an art exhibition portraying a more optimistic and hopeful future for Indonesia. Additionally, there was the AstraFostered

Community Showcase displaying works from various Astra-fostered communities such as Difabisa, IR Songket, and Kote Singkawang. Attendees could also visit the Astra Souvenir Showcase featuring a collection of the latest Astra Souvenir products in collaboration with Telusur Kultur and Newhun.

Astra’s commitment to recognizing young individuals who make positive contributions to their local communities aligns with Astra’s mission to prosper with the nation and supports 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 274 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 565 young Indonesians– 87 national-level recipients and 478 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 170 Kampung Berseri Astra and 1,060 Desa Sejahtera Astra initiatives in 34 provinces throughout Indonesia.
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