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By Fit Nabila | STAR, TDC Surabaya, Indonesia Nabila works as a Barista at Kroesel House of Coffee (LP4Y Partner) My name is Fit Nabila. I am 19 years old and I come from a simple family. Since I was a child, I have been used to living with limited economic conditions. I grew up seeing my parents work very hard every day just to support our family. They always try their best to give everything they can for me. However, as I grew older, my parents’ health started to decline, and they often got sick. Around the same time, before my high school graduation announcement, I applied for SNBP (college test) because I really hoped I could continue my studies at university. Unfortunately, I did not pass. Actually, I really want to go to college. But when I saw my family’s financial condition at that time, I felt that it was not possible yet. With a heavy heart, I decided to work first. But honestly, I didn’t know where to start. 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. Then I found LP4Y, a training center that became a turning point in my life. There, I didn’t just learn about work skills, but I was also encouraged to dream. We were asked to create a Life Project Plan, a plan for our future that made me realize that the future is something we have to fight for, not just wait for.I learned about leadership, public speaking, building self-confidence, time management, and also how to plan short-term and long-term goals. Slowly, my mindset started to change. Nabila at Kroesel Coffee Academy One of the trainers once told me, “Don’t give up. Maybe you try 99 times and fail, and then you try one more time. The courage to try again is already a success.” That sentence became my life principle. Since then, I am no longer afraid of failure. I learned that success is not only about the result, but also about the courage to keep trying. After finishing the program at LP4Y, I got the opportunity to work as a barista at Kroesel House of Coffee, which is one of LP4Y’s partners. In this place, I met coworkers who became a support system for me. I don’t just work there, but I also keep learning and growing. Right now, I am working while preparing myself for the UTBK exam so that I can get into a public university. My biggest hope in 2026 is to continue my education at a state university and help improve my family’s economic condition. My journey may not be finished yet. But now I know that my life is no longer about just going with the flow. It’s about daring to dream, daring to try, and never giving up.

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 life. I faced many limitations, people doubted me, and I feared failure. But I always wanted to learn and move forward. After joining LP4Y, my perspective completely changed. Here, I learned to face my fears, turn my weaknesses into strengths, and take small steps to build my confidence. Today, I understand that the journey was not easy, but every challenge made me stronger. I move forward not only with hope for my own future but also with the belief that I can be an inspiration for other youth. I am now writing about my life journey at LP4Y. I joined LP4Y in February 2024. At that time, my life was full of uncertainty. I didn't know where to go, what to do, or what my future would be like. But after coming to LP4Y, my perspective completely changed. Before joining LP4Y, I was full of uncertainty and fear. My confidence was almost zero. I had no idea about working in a company, and I couldn’t even identify my own skills and qualities. The hardest part was that I didn’t dare to speak in public. I often stayed quiet and didn’t express my thoughts because of fear. But after joining LP4Y, my journey began. Here, I learned to believe in myself, face challenges step by step, and gradually build my confidence. My most memorable time in LP4Y was participating in yoga with Puja, meeting Simran face-to-face, and visiting the Horticulture Expo. I also traveled with Simran and Salome (Catalyst) along with our Sustainable Development Micro-Company team. We learned broom-making, cutting, and table-making together with Salome. My most challenging time in LP4Y came when I was made the team leader of the Sustainable Development Micro Company. At first, I felt very uncomfortable. I didn’t know how to manage my team, how to run the work, or how to communicate with other Micro Companies and the community. Every day brought a new challenge; some tasks were delayed, and understanding with some team members was difficult. But I didn’t give up. I took small steps, planned carefully, supported my team, and practiced open communication. Gradually, I became confident, and my team also supported my efforts. GV Budhanilkantha Team, Graduation After joining LP4Y, I learned to face the challenges of life. Step by step, I became stronger and more confident. The most important thing I learned at LP4Y was how to search for a job and succeed in interviews. At first, I was full of fear and uncertainty, but LP4Y taught me confidence and preparation. Today, I have put that learning into practice. I am working as an editor at Veritacore Nepal. Every day, I learn new things, face challenges, and move forward toward my dreams. LP4Y guided me on my journey and empowered me. In the future, I want to fulfill my own dream. I have thought that one day I will open a digital studio. For me, it is not just a business, but also an opportunity to showcase my creativity and abilities. And now I want to say to other Youths who are thinking about joining LP4Y that your decision is a good one. LP4Y is an organization that provides free training to help young people become independent and self-reliant. So please don't hesitate to come at least once, learn many new things, and gain valuable experience.If you are confused about what to do in the future or finding it difficult to decide your career path, it can be a great opportunity for you. And I want to say that to the companies that hesitate to give jobs to Youths like me, please give us a chance first. There is nothing impossible. Nothing in this world is perfect. Once we start doing something, we can achieve anything. The most special thing after joining LP4Y was getting to know many friends. I got the opportunity to visit many companies, and at first, I was afraid to speak in English. But there, I got the chance to interact with external coaches like Morgane, Salome, Augusta, and many others. I had never performed street drama before, but after joining LP4Y, I was able to go into communities and, through drama, deliver messages against violence toward women, which made me very happy.

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 at the United Nations, NYC, USA There was a time when I was stuck at home. Then, one of the Catalysts in Kampung Sawah came to see me and asked if I wanted to join LP4Y. She said it’s free, and I could learn many things there. I thought, “Why not? There’s nothing to lose.” Then I came to the center to observe what was happening there. Turns out, I felt this was the right place to spend my time while I was still figuring out how to get a job. I joined training sessions with other Youths, learned about professional behavior, handled small businesses together, and prepared for job searching. My coaches helped me a lot with my resume and cover letter, and guided me on which jobs were good and which were not. They always reminded us that we have our own value. Now I am working at PT Sant Group Indonesia, a perfume company (Crusita and Aoera) as a graphic designer. It’s been more than a year since I joined this company, and I am so happy because I can finally be part of a real creative team, just like what I always wanted. As we saw in the I Am the Future movie, I am one of the characters in the film, from Kampung Sawah, Jakarta. Now I want to share with you what happened during the making of the movie. At first, I was called by one of the coaches, Romain. He told me he wanted to make a movie, and also asked if I wanted to testify at the UN in New York. I was confused but also excited at the same time because I love movies, and I love sharing my story. After that, many things happened at once. I had to prepare my speech for the UN, I had to shoot the movie, and I also had to continue working. Fast forward, I met other stars of the movie, Laxmi and Soumayraa. They were so nice. But unfortunately, Mamadou could not come because of his visa problem, which is one of the struggles faced by refugees in Europe. Youth Visions Team & I Am the Future's characters in New York We testified at the United Nations for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, held at the UN Headquarters. It was such an incredible moment, being able to share a real story from our side as people living in poverty, and to represent my community in Kampung Sawah. Because, as we know, people often talk about poverty, but they don’t always understand how it really feels to live in that position. Finally, about the movie itself: I think it is a good way to spread awareness about the problems we are facing, but at the same time, to show that we still have light in our hearts and passion for life. For example, even though I live in Kampung Sawah, I really love art, especially painting and drawing. Now, the movie has been screened in several cities around France. I even had the opportunity to meet Mrs. Samantha Mane, the CEO of MANE, in Grasse last year for a screening. After screening the movie, we received feedback from people who said it was very inspiring. Many Youths came to me and told me they were inspired by my story. That’s why I really hope this program, Life Project 4 Youth, will continue to support young people, guide them to reach their target jobs, and motivate them to keep moving forward.

The Youth, Stars, Catalysts and LP4Y partners are the Voices of LP4Y, through inspiring testimonies, they tell us their stories. The Youth, Stars, Catalysts and LP4Y partners are the Voices of LP4Y, through inspiring testimonies, they tell us their stories . Each trimester, receive LP4Y's newsletter with a preview of the most inspiring stories and set foot on the ground alongside the Young adults. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER Looking for a specific story? CATALYSTS EVENTS HOPE AND AMBITION PROFESSIONAL EXPOSURE INTEGRATION COLLABORATION WOMEN EMPOWERMENT Latest LP4Y stories Growing Through Trust: When Leadership Creates Opportunities 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 3 days ago Melody and Intonation: A Journey of Personal Change 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 7 days ago Believing in the Power Within: Krishala’s Transformation 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 Dec 19 My initiative in the direction of change 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 Dec 15 Life Project 4 Youth LP4Y is an international movement of local organisations specializing in the development of innovative solutions for the professional and social integration of excluded Youth living in extreme poverty. MORE ABOUT LP4Y 10,584 Accompanied Youth since 2009 66% Integrated Youth 17 Training & Development Centers 4 Green Villages 1,005 Youth trained in 2024 If you are part of LP4Y ecosystem and want to share your story, send them to lp4ystories@lp4y.org to be featured.

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