By Milima Shrestha | Youth in TDC Kathmandu, Nepal Milima's Graduation My name is Milima Shrestha, and I am 29 years old from Kathmandu, Nepal. Before joining LP4Y in January 2025, I had no clear career plan and spent most of my time at home. One day, I learned about LP4Y through my neighbor, and with my family's support, I decided to join the program. At LP4Y, I gained many professional and personal skills that helped shape my future. In the Communication and Marketing Depar

By Valencia Putri Bilqhis | Star in TDC Surabaya, Indonesia My name is Valencia, and I am an LP4Y alumni, or as we are called here, a STARS. I would like to share a little about my life journey and how Life Project 4 Youth completely changed the direction of my life. When I look back, my journey has not always been easy. I had to stop attending university because of my family’s financial situation, and later I decided to move to another city. There, I spent quite a long time

By Amal Abdelzain | Youth in TDC Cairo, Egypt My name is Amal Abdelzain. I am 19 years old, and originally from Sudan. I have been living in Al Dokky, Cairo since March 3rd, 2023. I joined LP4Y in January and I am currently in management step. I am working in the HR and finance department. Before, I used to work in the Learning & Development department and the Partnerships department. Before LP4Y I was studying at the Faculty of Pharmacy in Sudan. I completed an internship w

What I am most proud of is being part of the LP4Y journey since 2019 and representing Nepal at the 15th Anniversary celebration in France (Agora).

By Theint Su Nandar Aye | Youth in TDC Yangon, Myanmar Theint Su Nandar Aye (right) with Wah Wah Htwe (left) during Graduation I officially joined LP4Y on December 15th, 2025, and that was the moment my life began to shine. My social anxiety vanished, and I transformed into someone with strong communication skills. LP4Y taught me how to be professional, from the way I dress to the way I carry myself. I have successfully developed a clear Life Project Plan and built many meani

Testimony written by Sana Khan for Lacoste's Center Visit | Youth, TDC Malwani, India Sana Khan Good morning everyone, My name is Sana Khan, and today I would like to share how Life Project 4 Youth (LP4Y) has played an important role in transforming my life. There was a time in my life when I was going through a very challenging phase personally and emotionally. I was facing uncertainty, self-doubt, and many responsibilities at a young age. During that time, becoming part of

Before I joined LP4Y, I felt like my life was just flowing without any clear direction. I lived day by day thinking, “Maybe this is just how my life will be.” I also often felt like giving up easily whenever I faced failure. It was hard for me to truly believe in myself. At one point, I got a freelance job at a hotel. Even though the experience didn’t last long, I was still grateful because it taught me about responsibility.

By Ranjana Chaudry | STAR, Green Village Budhanilkantha, Nepal Ranjana during Graduation There was a time when fear controlled my life, fear of failing, fear of speaking up, and fear of believing in myself. But gradually, I learned to face it. Every small effort made me stronger. My name is Ranjana Chaudhari. I am 23 years old and a member of Batch 37 of Green Village Nepal. My hometown is Lumbini Province, Dang, Nepal. From a young age, I wanted to make a difference in my li

Before joining LP4Y (Life Project 4 Youth), I was known only as a housewife, a mother, and an unemployed woman. I had responsibilities at home, but I did not have a professional identity or financial independence.

After completing my journey with LP4Y, many opportunities opened up for me. Today, I work as a freelance graphic designer, where I manage social media accounts, create visual content, and help brands communicate their ideas creatively. This role allows me to use both the technical and soft skills I developed. I am also a small business owner.

I’m not afraid, I just need a space to find direction and the courage to be myself. From that moment, my journey to discovering who I truly am finally began.

18 August 2025 became a turning point in my life. On that day, I joined LP4Y. From the very beginning, everything started to change.

By Muhammad Alif Ainurrohman, LP4Y STAR from TDC Surabaya, Indonesia (December 2024) I want to begin with my deepest gratitude to the Coaches who have guided us, mentored us, and shaped our character. Without their patience and support, I would never have had the confidence to stand here and share my story today. There is a saying: “If you don’t know someone, you can’t love them.” So let me introduce myself. My name is Muhammad Alif Ainurrohman . I am a graduate of an Islami

My name is Atta, 19 years old . I am still young, but my life journey has made me grow up faster than my age suggests . I am a graduate of LP4Y, a place that not only teaches skills, but also supports my personal change , shaping the way I see the world and myself . Since childhood, I have been accustomed to living in silence . My mother rarely came home because she worked far away to support our family . I grew up alone, learning to cook by myself and learning to calm mysel

My name is Krishala Rai , and I am from Panchthar Rabi, Nepal . Before joining LP4Y, my life was very uncertain. I was jobless, shy, and had very little confidence in myself. I didn’t know what my dream was or what I wanted to do in life. Every day felt the same, and even though I wanted to move forward, I didn’t know how. When I first heard about LP4Y , I shared it with my family. At first, they didn’t really understand what it was, but after I explained, they allowed me to

My name is Ravi Yadav . I am 19 years old and I come from Sakti District, Chhattisgarh . I completed my 12th grade in Science . My hobbies are playing sports and learning new things, and my dream is to become a teacher . Before joining LP4Y, I was at home doing nothing. My routine was only sleeping, waking up, and eating. Sometimes I helped my father with farming, housework, and receiving people at home, but most of the time I felt lost . I had forgotten who I was. I felt la

Hi, my name is Jhunclide Laput but you can call me Clide. I’m 26 years old and I live in Brgy. Inayawan, Cebu City and this is the story of my life before I knew about LP4Y and until I joined it and how I started overcoming poverty. I come from a poor family. We live in the mountains. My father went to Qatar to work, until my mom and dad separated, and my mom decided to move us to Cebu city. Living there was different from the mountains. The houses were nice, there were a

My name is Nay Myo Aung , and I’m 21 years old . I’m currently one of the youths attending the LP4Y program . I come from a small town called Gangaw , located in the Magway Region of Myanmar. I didn’t complete high school because the schools were closed during Covid-19 , my education stopped in Grade 10 , when I was just 16. In my hometown, there aren’t many stable job opportunities, so I’ve done different kinds of labor work to support myself and my family. We are five fam

I never imagined that I would reach this point in my life, yet every painful chapter has made me stronger and more determined to rise. My name is Sangeeta Shrestha and Her Life Her Strength is the story of how I turned pain and abandonment into purpose and hope. I was born in Kathmandu , but love, safety, and proper care were missing from my childhood. My mother left me when I was just one year old , and although I lived with my father and relatives , no one truly cared for

Sometimes in life, we don’t realize how privileged we are until we see that the life we are living could be someone else’s dream. This is the story of Nisha Mandal , a Youth from the batch of 2024 from GV West Bengal, India a warrior who dared to dream again. The story begins during a mobilization in Bagnan, a small village in West Bengal. It was a toto announcement mobilization when we first met her, a young woman with a quiet presence but eyes full of untold stories. Nis