And that one step changed my life forever.

I whispered, "Yes, this is my purpose to make them happy in their old age."

By Akari Khaing | Youth in TDC Yangon, Myanmar Akari Khaing My name is Akari Khaing, and my religious name is Jasmine. I am 19 years old and I live in Yangon. I dropped out of school in 2020 because of the Covid 19 virus. After that, there was a problem in our country which affected the political situation. I live with my mother. I have two sisters. Now I am working at Mintha Care Trade coLtd as an Admin Intern. I first heard about this training in July 2025 from STAR

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

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

By Dian Safitri | STAR, TDC Jakarta Dian, Soumayraa, and Laxmi in New York, USA Hello, my name is Dian Safitri, I am 23 years old. I have been an alumnus of LP4Y since 2021. It was such a pleasure for me to be able to join LP4Y for the first time back then during the pandemic. Not gonna lie, joining LP4Y was one of the right paths I chose in my life. At that time, I had just graduated from high school, but I couldn’t continue to university because it was too expensive. Dian a

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 my internship ended, I felt a little more mature and wise in some ways, even though I didn't change that much. At least I wasn't as spoiled anymore. Now I’m at the management step, the highest step in the LP4Y program, but in my opinion, I should walk at the back to ensure they can also develop as they wish.

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.

Isa Nebres, department manager, testimony: What is your background at decathlon (how long have you been leader/whether you have taken on other missions or roles before…)? I began my journey with Decathlon as a working student, starting part-time while preparing for college. What was initially meant to be a two-month job for me evolved into a seven-year journey of growth and now 3 years in leadership. I was 19 when I was first entrusted to become one of the Layout Referents f

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

Hii, my name is Silpia Juliyana Parha, I’m 19 years old, and I’m from Jakarta. I joined LP4Y in April 2025 and graduate September 2025 , currently, I am doing an internship at Forvis Mazars as HR learning & development . Before joining LP4Y, I faced many challenges in developing myself, especially in building confidence and communication skills . I also struggled to find an environment that supported learning and teamwork . At that time, I was still uncertain about my pot

Good day to all of you, I am Cristina M. Baldera, 21 years old, living in Dayap, Calauan, Laguna. I grew up without a mother . I lived with my father and grandmother . My mother left me when I was only two months old . She told my father and grandmother she would come back when my brother was seven years old, but she never came . Then she called again and said she would come home when I was one year old, but still, no one came. When I was seven years old, we learned that my

My name is Hafsa, I am 24 years old, and I graduated from the Faculty of Social Sciences. I live in a simple neighborhood and am the eldest among my siblings . My family faces several challenges, as my mother does not work , and my father has undergone a health crisis that prevented him from applying for a job. As the eldest in the family, I always felt a heavy sense of responsibility . I was searching for ways to help my family while pursuing my own dreams . I have always

My name is Chan Goe Goe Zaw , and I’m 18 years old . When I was a child, I dreamed of becoming a doctor , but I knew I couldn’t, not with my family situation. My father passed away in 2019 , and soon after, my mother left to work abroad in Qatar as a cashier to support us. Since then, my younger sister and I have lived with our grandmother . None of our relatives helped us. My mother had to take risks to feed us. At night, I often cried myself to sleep , feeling humble and