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Hello, my name is Mubeena, and I’m part of LP4Y. I’ve had the chance to work with FM Logistic as a partner, and I’m really excited to share insights into how this partnership is making a difference in the lives of young women like me. Today, I’ll be speaking with a representative from FM Logistic to learn more about how our collaboration works and the impact it’s having. Q: Can you briefly introduce yourself and tell us a little about your background before joining LP4Y? FM Logistic’s mission has always been to promote logistics and support underprivileged youth , especially young women . Our FM Foundation shares a vision of providing education and skill development to those in need, and we’re proud to partner with LP4Y in this effort. Q: How did FM Logistic first get involved with LP4Y? What motivated your company to support a program like this? FM Logistic partnership with LP4Y began with a shared goal, to support and empower young women by providing them with skills and education for a future in the logistics industry. The FM Foundation was particularly driven by the desire to offer these opportunities to underprivileged youths. Q: What exactly does FM Logistic do with LP4Y? How do you work with young people like me? FM Logistic provides a range of skill development programs, internships, and hands-on learning opportunities for LP4Y participants. We help young women understand the logistics industry, explore job market opportunities, and develop skills that will make them employable in this field. Q: How do you think this partnership is helping young people gain the skills they need for their future jobs? We arrange company visits , provide detailed information about logistics operations, and offer internships where young women can gain real-world experience. Additionally, we provide essential skills training like CV writing and mock interviews , all of which are vital in preparing them for their careers. Q: From your experience, what is one of the most important things that LP4Y participants like me can learn from FM Logistic? One of the most valuable lessons LP4Y participants can take away is the real-world experience gained during our one-week internship program . It provides a practical understanding of logistics operations and a chance to develop key professional skills. Q: How has working with LP4Y benefited FM Logistic? Have you seen any positive changes or outcomes? Working with LP4Y has been a rewarding experience for us. We’ve been able to see firsthand the educational needs and training requirements of young women. We’ve also observed a significant level of enthusiasm and engagement from the participants, which is always encouraging. Q: In your opinion, what makes a successful partnership between a company and an organization like LP4Y? A successful partnership is built on a clear vision of how to address the educational and professional development needs of young people. It’s about mutual understanding and collaboration , and the goal should always be to help underprivileged youth achieve their full potential. Q: What would you say to other companies who are considering working with LP4Y or similar organizations? Why should they get involved? I highly recommend other companies to collaborate with LP4Y. It’s an opportunity to help young people build their futures, and through this partnership, companies can make a real difference in society. It’s rewarding to see the impact of such efforts. Q: Finally, what do you think the future holds for our partnership? How do you see it growing, and how can it continue to help young people like me? The future of our partnership with LP4Y is very promising. Over the past two years, the programs have been highly effective, and we’re excited to see more young women benefiting from them. We’re committed to expanding and improving these initiatives to ensure even more young people have access to these valuable opportunities. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with me today! It’s really inspiring to see how FM Logistic is helping young people build their futures. I hope that more companies will follow your example, and that we can continue to grow together , creating more opportunities for young people everywhere.

It's hard to believe how far I've come since LP4Y (Life Project for Youth) first entered my life. I still remember the day they came knocking on my door when I was pregnant. They introduced themselves and shared their mission. I politely declined, thinking I didn't have the time. I was overwhelmed with my own struggles and didn’t feel like I could handle anything else. Months passed, and LP4Y returned to my house. They reintroduced themselves, sharing their vision and goals. This time, I said yes. I would join their program after giving birth, and I felt a spark of hope . Maybe this was the opportunity I needed to turn my life around. But life had other plans. I became a broken-hearted mother who lost her son. The pain was overwhelming, and I didn't feel like leaving my house or facing anyone. I was consumed by my grief and didn’t know how to escape. It was during this dark time that Danica from LP4Y Green Village came to visit. She was kind, compassionate, and understanding. She shared her own story, and I felt a connection . I finally decided to take the risk and join LP4Y. But, unfortunately, I was diagnosed with dengue and couldn’t attend. I felt like I had hit rock bottom. I was struggling to come to terms with my loss , and I felt like I was failing myself and disappointing my family . But then, something changed. My brother's cousin introduced me to Lowela, who was also a Youth of LP4Y. This time, I said yes, and I finally found myself at Green Village, a place that felt like paradise. As I walked through the gates of Green Village, I felt a sense of peace wash over me. The surroundings were beautiful, and the people were kind and welcoming.  When I was a child, I noticed that one of my neighbors was sick, so I went there and just looked at the girl, saying something that could help her. The next day, her mother said she wasn’t sick anymore, and from that moment, I dreamed of becoming a doctor or doing something in the medical field to help others . I felt like I had finally found a place where I belonged , but my journey as a Youth wasn’t easy. There were ups and downs , twists and turns . Sometimes we were a complete team, finishing the tasks we needed to do and learning together. But other times, I felt unmotivated when we weren’t complete, due to various struggles. But through it all, I found a sense of purpose and meaning . I discovered that I was capable of more than I ever thought possible . I spent countless days, months, and moments with my fellow Youth, laughing, loving, fighting, and struggling together. We adapted to conflicts because, as Youth, sometimes we didn’t understand each other due to our different attitudes. We had disagreements, but we handled the conflicts by opening up to each other and, with the help and advice of our Catalyst, we overcame the challenges and formed an unbreakable bond – my GV family. LP4Y and Green Village became my safe haven , my happy place . It was where I found my tribe, my support system, and my sense of belonging. It was where I discovered my strengths, my passions, and my purpose. As I look back on my journey, I am filled with gratitude and love . I am grateful for the people who believed in me, who supported me, and who pushed me to be the best version of myself. I am grateful for the experiences that shaped me , the challenges that strengthened me , and the triumphs that empowered me , making me believe in myself. One of the most memorable parts was when I decided to have an internship to understand my dream job better. I pushed myself to go to a clinic to gain more experience. I went out every day, asking clinics and public hospitals if they were accepting clinic assistants for a two-week internship, but I found none! It was my last day of searching, and I asked myself, Is it worth pushing myself, or should I just take a different position for an internship? I was super sad and felt like I was losing hope, but I still pushed myself. One of the clinics, Audico Hearing Center, accepted me as an intern for two weeks! During my internship, I was in charge of checking blood pressure and testing the hearing of babies, making sure everything was done properly. While I was there, I showed my eagerness to learn and understand the position . I showed up every day, and because of my dedication, the clinic asked me if I would like to work there as a Clinic Secretary for six months! I was so happy and overwhelmed because this was my dream, and it was finally happening. I am grateful for LP4Y and Green Village, especially to my coaches Coach Kath, Coach Val, and Sherlyn, and to my fellow Youth, who will always be a part of me. They taught me that no matter what life throws my way, I have the strength and courage to overcome it. They reminded me that I am capable of achieving greatness , that I am worthy of love and happiness, and that I am enough. Thank you, LP4Y and Green Village, for being my guiding light, my safe haven, and my happy place. I will always cherish the memories, the lessons, and the love that we shared. I am Avril Dianne Delos Santos, a Clinic Secretary at Audico Hearing Center. This is the start of my dreams and the future I meant to be ! This isn’t just my success story. It’s a youth empowerment journey  that proves dreams are possible when given a chance and the right support.

For many from lower-middle-class backgrounds in Indonesia, the idea of staying in a three-star hotel is almost unimaginable. Hotels are often seen as symbols of luxury places, people pass by while wondering, What does it feel like to sleep in a soft bed and spend more than 20 euros for just one night, while most people earn only 5 to 8 euros a day for eight hours of work? This perception also extends to those who work in hotels. Many assume that only graduates from prestigious hospitality schools can land jobs in such places, making it an unattainable career for most. However, the story of Vanni and Wulan is different. They have been working at Citi M Hotel  for years after completing their PTE program at TDC Jakarta . Both come from slum areas, Vanni grew up in a high-risk zone in North Jakarta, infamous for crime and drug trafficking. Who would have thought that talent could emerge from such vulnerable environments? I had the privilege of being their coach, witnessing first hand their transformation into career-driven women after overcoming immense struggles. I still remember the tears they shed during our Face to Face sessions, talking about the sacrifices they had to make, the burden of caring for their younger siblings, and the pain of losing a father while still in the LP4Y program. One had to step up as the sole provider for the family, while the other’s mother had to flee an abusive household . As a coach, I had to maintain a professional perspective while guiding them. My role was not to solve their problems but to help them develop the mindset and skills to overcome challenges on their own. Vanni and Wulan were diligent yet fragile, carrying heavy family burdens that most people could hardly bear. But the question remained, should we focus on their hardships and sadness, or on what can be done to overcome them? Building Bridges for Inclusion through Hospitality Career Through coaching, I learned the importance of creating bridges between marginalized Youth and the professional world . Partnerships became a challenge that pushed me out of my comfort zone but also led to meaningful impact. That’s how I met Kenneth Tan , the owner of Citi M Hotel. During my first visit to his hotel in 2022, I advocated for internship and job opportunities for Youth. The hotel had already been a partner since 2019 through a previous volunteer, but I worked to relaunch and strengthen the collaboration. Kenneth, a businessman living in Singapore and Indonesia, strongly believes in building a committed and hardworking workforce. He welcomed the opportunity to give underprivileged Youth a chance to prove themselves in the real world. Years have passed since Vanni and Wulan started working at Citi M Hotel. After three months of probation, they successfully secured their positions . Kenneth, at first, had doubts about their ability to adapt, but he was amazed by their resilience and determination. When I visited them recently, I had the chance to interview them about their journey. Coming from an abusive family background wasn’t easy, they admitted. In the beginning, we struggled a lot. We were scared, insecure, and found it difficult to communicate with guests, especially foreigners. There were many times we cried because the pressure felt overwhelming. But nothing comes easy; over time, what once felt forced became second nature. Vanni shared: he coaching sessions, gallon project, and mobilization training really helped prepare me for the professional world. Hospitality is exhausting because it involves multiple roles, from assisting in the kitchen to helping guests find places to visit in Jakarta. But when I look back, the training at LP4Y gave me the stamina and confidence to speak with foreigners. I’m grateful for the experience, and I hope more Youth will get the same opportunities. During my visit, I saw how confident and professional they had become, polite, quick on their feet, and much more talkative than before. What touched me the most was their unbreakable commitment to their dreams. They had not only secured stable jobs but were also saving money, funding their younger siblings’ education, supporting their mothers by opening small businesses, and even renovating their family homes. They proudly showed me the jewelry they had purchased, symbols of financial independence . For the first time in my life, I’m earning my own money, Coach. I can buy gold, help my family, one of them shared. Their journey reminded me of the challenges of mobilization in the past. We must travel by public transport or angkot , searching for vulnerable young women in high-risk areas, trying to convince them that change is possible. God is always good.  No matter where you come from, no matter how poor or broken your family may be, if you have the will to change and the courage to seek new opportunities, the right path will always reveal itself. This experience reaffirmed my belief that we can break the cycle of poverty . All it takes is trust in people’s potential and the willingness to provide them with the space to grow.

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