Our founder, full-time changemaker Melati Wijsen, spoke to over 1 million students in every corner of the world over the years. And, again and again, there was always one question the students asked: “How can I do what you do ?”
That is why YOUTHTOPIA exists. To provide an answer to that question. To help harness Gen Z’s energy for change. To one day empower millions around the world to be catalysts for change.
Today, we are powered by the sun through our solar panels. We have a flourishing permaculture garden out front that welcomes lots of butterflies and bees to buzz around.
Inside our recycled shipping containers we have a team of 7 full time staff. It is a new team and a young team. We are a group of passionate and determined individuals who come from all over Indonesia.
To achieve change, we must work together. YOUTHTOPIA believes in an intergenerational approach. Alongside our signature Circle of Youth network, we also have a Circle of Wisdom. To compliment and synergise the youthful energy with some deep wisdom.
Shailesh Rao
Former Vice President for International Ops, Twitter Former Managing Director, Google India
Hamish Daud
Architect, TV presenter, and actor
Kinchem Hegedus
Strategic Review Co-coordinator, Inner Landscaping
Ir. Sarwono Kusumaatmadja
Former State Minister of Environment, Indonesia
Head of Climate Change Initiatives of Indonesia
Erik Solheim
Former Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme
Former Minister of the Environment, Norway
Cristina Ventura
Chief Catalyst Officer, White Star Capital
Former Market Leader Asia Pacific, Apple
Virginia Tan
Co-founder, Lean In China
Co-founder, She Loves Tech
Elvira Wijsen
“Part of a growing phalanx of young people determined to shape Earth’s future”
“An ecosystem that empowers young changemakers to pursue their Why by providing the How”
“Harnessing the power of this generation to fight against climate change”
