Empower Women, Educate Youth

Overcoming Boundaries: Women Empowering Creativity and Passion through #BatikBercerita 

Visual impairment is a condition of imperfect vision. Individuals with visual limitations, including low vision or total blindness, frequentlyencounter difficulties when engaging in various activities. 

People with visual impairment are often perceived as helpless and incapable of achieving independence, both financially and in non-financial aspects. 

Hence, the establishment of a dedicated space or platform is essential to impart specialized skills to visually impaired individuals, fostering their independence and capabilities. 

Recognizing the challenges faced by the visually impaired, Yayasan Cinta Anak Bangsa (YCAB), through the Pejuang Anak Bangsa program, undertakes empowerment initiatives for individuals with visual impairments, including batik training conducted at the Batik Learning House. 

One of the Batik Learning Houses founded by Yayasan Cinta Anak Bangsa (YCAB) is located in Bojong Bata. 

The establishment of the Batik Learning House in Bojong Bata aims to offer substantial support to visually impaired individuals, facilitating the enhancement of their independence. 

Moreover, it is anticipated that the Batik Learning House in Bojong Bata will help visually impaired individuals break free from the cycle of poverty through the education and batik training offered. 

Preserving the Hopes of Students in the Batik Learning Center 

Bayu, a student at the Batik Learning House, openly expressed his high enthusiasm for engaging in this program. He aspires to gain empowerment through the completion of the program offered by Yayasan Cinta Anak Bangsa. 

In the training provided at the Batik Learning House in Bojong Bata, Bayu along with other visually impaired students are taught in designing, creating patterns, and the coloring process involved in batik production. It is hoped that through this program, they can become financially independent young individuals. 

Green Smart Leaders Program: Inspiring Youth Action for the Environment 

From January 30th to February 1st, 2024, the collaboration between YCAB and PT. IMCD culminated in the successful implementation of the Green Smart Leaders (GSL) program, held at two schools: SMK Bina InsanMandiri and YPI Al Huda KebonJeruk. With an outreach to 250 participants from these institutions, the program provided a profound understanding of the importance of environmental awareness and sustainable practices to the younger generation. 

The first module, entitled “Waste Management and Sustainable Living,” serves as a foundational cornerstone for participants to comprehend the hazards of disasters, the importance of environmental stewardship, and techniques for waste management and energy conservation. Within this module, students are encouraged to actively engage in observing environmental cleanliness both within the school premises and at home, identifying energy-saving practices, and learning prudent methods for paper usage. Additionally, they are trained to recognize various types of waste and their processing methods, while also being prompted to engage in critical thinking towards mitigating natural disasters resulting from waste and environmental degradation. 

Meanwhile, the second module, “Social Enterprise,” delved deeper into understanding climate change, the role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in the workplace, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this module, students were prompted to design recycling projects and apply the principles of 4R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover) in the recycling process of waste and unused items. They were also guided to identify natural disasters resulting from climate change and to become acquainted with inspirational ideas and figures in the field of waste recycling and environmental issues. 

Green Smart Leaders program not only imparted theoretical understanding but also provided participants with the opportunity to actively participate in developing real solutions to environmental challenges. Thus, it is hoped that through this program, the younger generation can emerge as future leaders who are environmentally conscious and capable of inspiring positive change within society.