YUP database of youth initiatives
Welcome to the YUP database of youth initiatives across our 4 research cities. Case study research has been developed based on information sourced on the internet, though some case studies go into greater depth. Our aim is that this developing resource will increase the visibility of, and connections between, youth initiatives across our 4 cities.
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Kesatuan Mahasiswa Hindu Dharma Indonesia (KMHDI) Denpasar
Mission and objectives KMHDI’s vision is to be a unifying vessel and cadre trainer of Indonesian Hindu students. They aim to increase the number of qualified student cadres. Main activities with youth KMDHI provides spaces for young people to voice aspirations. Activities vary depending on the most current urban issues. In 2024, they focused on...
BaleBengong
Mission and objectives A space for the citizen to voice out their opinions and local news. Main activities with youth Activities include campaigns and advocacy. Their story BaleBengong is a citizen journalism media portal in Bali, founded on June 26, 2007. In citizen journalism, citizens are not only objects of news but also subjects. Citizens...
Kader Pelestari Budaya Kota Denpasar
Mission and objectives Preserve culture in Bali, especially in Denpasar, through youth participation in training and capacity-building activities, campaigns and research. Main activities with youth Activities include training and education (webinars and seminars), Kemah Budaya (cultural camp), Jelajah Pusaka (library exploration), and cultural research. Their story Knowledge and skills in conducting research are crucial for...
Bamboo Foundation
Mission and objectives Increasing productivity at the community level, with villages empowered to manage their natural resources. Main activities with youth Activities include engaging communities, government agencies, youth organisations, and private corporations in bamboo seedling and planting programs to restore critical lands, protect water sources, absorb carbon, and prevent landslides. Also, organise seedling and planting,...
WALHI (Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia/Indonesian Forum for the Environment) Bali
Mission and objectives The realisation of a just and democratic social, economic and political order that can guarantee people’s rights to the sources of life and a healthy and sustainable environment. Main activities with youth WALHI’s main activities are advocacy, online campaigns, and talk shows for all groups to increase awareness of environmental issues in...
Yayasan Act Global Indonesia
Mission and objectives They believe that young people grow best through access to global education, contact with people from different cultures, and exposure to new positive educational experiences. They also hope to foster a more peaceful, sustainable, and prosperous world. Main activities with youth Activities include online public discussion, public events, training, volunteering, exchange programs,...
Pasikian Yowana Bali
Mission and objectives Pasikian Yowana is a youth organisation at the traditional village level that conducts activities in youth affairs, including customs, religion, traditions, arts and culture, local wisdom, education and sports, health, and economics, among other areas of interest. Main activities with youth Activities include arts, culture, and sports events and competitions. Their story...
Yayasan IDEP Selaras Alam (No information collected about what IDEP actually stands for)
Mission and objectives The organisation focuses on implementing permaculture as an alternative solution to the financial crisis. Over time, the IDEP foundation tries to provide assistance to communities related to permaculture and sustainable living, helping communities establish their independence. Main activities with youth Activities include poster competitions (baliwaterprotection) and public discussions. Their story In 2002,...
Naluri manca
Mission and objectives The call for creativity has led a group to stand strong amid society’s changing tides. Naluri Manca emerges and blossoms, spreading traditions and modernisation that lead to adaptation. With ease, it introduces various creations in performing arts from Bali for Indonesia and the world. Main activities with youth Activities include art performance,...