Kampung Melayu Youth Empowered for Success

Hanytya, a 17-year-old girl, underwent a significant transformation after attending a personal development program. She was inspired to participate in the program because she saw the potential benefits. "This program is really interesting and can broaden my perspective on many things," she said. 

Initially, Hanytya was shy and often hesitant to speak in front of a crowd. But during the personal development program, Hanytya began to notice many positive changes in herself, such as becoming more courageous and developing self-confidence. She started to feel more comfortable speaking in public, expressing her opinions clearly, and becoming more active in socializing with friends and environment. From this program, she learned about the importance of self-confidence and effective communication. 

This personal development program for teenagers in Kampung Melayu, East Jakarta, was facilitated by WVI and its partners. Several participants, including Hanytya, were members of the Children's Forum. The hope is that through such activities, youths living in urban areas will also develop their soft skills, enabling them to grow into competitive and successful young adults. Hanytya has proven how personal development activities can transform a shy person like herself into a skilled facilitator for large events like the Jakarta Children's Party 2024. 

The changes were not only evident in Hanytya but also in the people around her. "My friends started to become interested and wanted to join this program too after seeing the changes in me," Hanytya explained. She felt proud to be able to inspire others to also develop themselves and improve their abilities. With courage and self-confidence, Hanytya was better prepared to face any challenges and became a role model for her friends. 

To maintain these positive changes, Hanytya is committed to keep practicing and review the personal development materials she has learned. Consistency and dedication are the keys to maintaining the courage and self-confidence she has achieved. "I hope this program continues because it greatly influences someone's life to become better," she said. With strong spirit and determination, Hanytya proves that positive change can be achieved by anyone who has the courage to try. 

Author: Urban Jakarta Area Programme staff 

Editor: Mariana Kurniawati (Communication Executive)