On July 25, 2025, the ASEAN Youth Forum successfully gathered 20 youth leaders from Yogyakarta at the Green Youth Hub Activation, providing an opportunity for them to connect and learn from one another. Including activists from diverse groups, such as Trash Hero Yogyakarta, Climate Rangers Jogja, and Child Campaigner Jogja, Read more…
The Green Youth Hub (GYH) Activation Workshop successfully mobilized 21 young leaders in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, on June 28, 2025, at Harris Hotel Pontianak. Organized by the ASEAN Youth Forum (AYF) and Penabulu, the goal was to establish a network of key influencers promoting a just and inclusive green transition Read more…
Duong Bich Huyen (Aya), Regional Executive Body, ASEAN Youth Forum – Vietnam From July 20 to 27, 2025, I had the opportunity to accompany one of my mentees to join the Asian Girls in Action Project and AGC Power Camp in Taiwan, a girls-focused one-week training program, creating a cross-culture Read more…
On July 18, 2025, the ASEAN Youth Forum hosted the Green Youth Hub Activation workshop in Jakarta. The event successfully brought together 24 young participants from diverse organizations to establish a youth network dedicated to promoting a just and inclusive green transition in Indonesia. The workshop established shared values for Read more…
Wahyu Anggraini Pontianak, the capital of West Kalimantan province on the island of Borneo, Indonesia, sits right on the equator and is known for its rich rivers, dense rainforests, and diverse wildlife. This city, a hub of trade and culture, has historically thrived alongside the surrounding forests that supplied food, Read more…
Muhammad Rhaka Katresna, Regional Executive Body, ASEAN Youth Forum The “Digital Dharma: Pathways for Changemakers” event was a three-day program from August 25-27, 2025, but due to my participation in the ASEAN – India Youth Summit, I could only attend on August 25-26. The program explored how digital tools, including Read more…
By M Rhaka Katresna, Regional Executive Body of ASEAN Youth Forum This writing is derived from the materials and discussions of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) training organized by the CREA team in May. Attending these sessions was a pivotal, indeed, a deeply affecting experience Read more…
Since 2024, the border between Thailand and Cambodia has been tense, and in 2025 the conflict continued. Clashes have caused deaths, including children, and hate-filled stories spread online. We spoke with young activists, including youth network of the ASEAN Youth Forum (AYF), to learn how they see the situation and Read more…
Greetings, fellow youth leaders and advocates!My name is Muhammad Rhaka Katresna, and I am a member of the Regional Executive Body of the ASEAN Youth Forum. I had the honor of representing Indonesia as a delegate at the 5th ASEAN – India Youth Summit, which took place from August 27th Read more…
The Philippines recently concluded its midterm elections last May 12, and it is gratifying to witness how the youth sector played a vital role in the national event. According to GMA Integrated News Research, 28.79% of voters belong to Generation Z – those who were born between 1997 and 2007 Read more…