Celebrating Empowerment and Collaboration: LP4Y Jakarta's End-of-Year Breakfast

On December 5th, 2024 LP4Y Jakarta held its End-of-Year Breakfast at the Training & Development Center Jakarta, bringing together key partners, Youth, and LP4Y team members to celebrate a remarkable year of achievements. This event wasn’t just a breakfast, it was a testament to the power of collaboration, the dedication of our partners, and the transformation of the Youth that LP4Y accompanied. 

Despite the logistical challenges of road closures and ongoing construction, the partners' dedication to attending the event highlighted their strong commitment to LP4Y’s mission of empowering underprivileged Youth.

Since its launch in 2016, the TDC Jakarta has accompanied 516 Youth, 76% of whom have successfully secured stable employment. In 2024, LP4Y Jakarta organized 275 mock interviews and 143 collaborative training sessions, preparing Youth to thrive in the professional world. Collaboration has been at the heart of our success, with 49 active partnerships facilitating over 508 professional exposure activities, ranging from company visits and internships to training sessions and mock interviews. A highlight of the year was the Metro TV visit, where Youth independently planned and executed a corporate engagement, showing their professionalism and readiness for the workforce.

Celebrating Together at the End-of-Year Breakfast in LP4Y Jakarta

The breakfast was designed as an intimate yet dynamic event, attended by key partners such as Hyatt Foundation (Alila SCBD, Grand Hyatt, Park Hyatt), MANE Indonesia, ID Logistics, Forvis Mazars, Schneider Electric, Concentrix, Japan Airlines, Kampus Diakonia Modern Foundation, Red Nose Foundation, Decathlon Indonesia, Technicoflor Indonesia and others. The program included:

• Icebreaker Activity: A stretching session led by the Youth with music to set a relaxed and friendly tone.

• Youth-Led Presentations: Two Youths as Masters of Ceremony, confidently guiding the event. Videos captured key moments from 2024, including collaborative projects and testimonies from Youth.

• Interactive Workshop: Partners contributed ideas and feedback on large manila papers, responding to prompts like “What skills do you think are important to work in your company?” and “What activities would you like to organize with LP4Y in 2025?” The activity sparked meaningful discussions and opened doors to future collaborations.

• Networking Session: The friendly yet professional atmosphere encouraged Youth to approach partners directly, securing six business cards and discussing potential internships and opportunities.

As part of the breakfast, partners were invited to share their experiences of working with LP4Y and the Youth. Their testimonies highlighted how empowering Youth benefits not just the individuals but also the organizations and communities that support them. Testimonies also emphasized the mutual benefits of the collaboration. Ludovic Bouvier, Director at ID Logistics Indonesia, shared:

"Giving trust and teaching new skills is the best investment we can make in their future. Seeing the Youth grow and succeed in their internships gives us confidence that we’re contributing to lasting change."

Sebastian Gautier, Managing Partner at Forvis Mazars Indonesia and IFCCI President, reflected on the partnership: "Collaborating with LP4Y has been incredibly rewarding, not just for the Youth, but for our employees as well. It has fostered inclusivity, mutual learning, and a deeper understanding of the importance of empowering communities. We’re excited to continue this partnership and create even more opportunities in 2025."

The testimonies didn’t just highlight LP4Y’s impact, they also underlined the enthusiasm and trust our partners have in our mission.

Youth Testimony about RiseHy program

During the event, we celebrated the 6th anniversary of the RiseHy program, a collaboration between Hyatt Foundation and LP4Y global that has opened doors in the hospitality industry for marginalized Youth. Sadiyan Al Fudilah is a part of the RiseHy program at Alila SCBD Jakarta. He shared his story:

"First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to Allah SWT for being given the opportunity to attend this event. I also want to thank LP4Y for the incredible year during training and the career guidance after I graduated, and Alila SCBD Jakarta for accepting me into the RiseHy program.

I had incredible time in LP4Y Jakarta, I learnt to be professional and also had chance to join many company visits and internship such as in Forvis Mazars for a month and applied for Risehy Program. Since March, I’ve been part of the Banquet or Event Service department at Alila SCBD Jakarta.

Over the past nine months, I’ve gained invaluable experience, from learning about wine and setting up meeting rooms in various styles to handling guests with professionalism. The seniors in the Banquet team have been incredible mentors, always guiding me and sharing their knowledge generously.

This program has been a life-changing opportunity, and I hope RiseHy continues to grow, providing even more chances for LP4Y Youth those interested in the hospitality industry like me."

"You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." – Sadiyan Al Fudilah

Stories like Sadiyan remind us that investing in Youth is not just about equipping them with technical skills, it’s about building their confidence, broadening their perspectives, and giving them the tools to stand for their life. 

A Vision for the Future

It was a morning filled with reflection, inspiration, and commitment to building a brighter future. The event wasn’t just a celebration of past achievements, it was a launch for inspiring change in 2025. LP4Y Jakarta outlined three ambitious goals for the year ahead:

1. Co-creating Projects Across Indonesia: Expanding outreach by collaborating with local communities and organizations to address unique regional challenges.

2. Empowering Youth as Catalysts of Change: Equipping Youth with leadership and professional skills to drive progress within their communities.

3. Advocating for Youth Rights and Decent Salaries: Promoting equitable working conditions and wages for young workers through national campaigns and partnerships.

As we close this meaningful gathering, we invite the partners and you, the reader, to be part of this movement to break the cycle of poverty for Youth in Indonesia. Here's how you can contribute to the LP4Y mission:

1. Professional Integration: Offer job opportunities and mentorship to excluded Youth.

2. Company Visits: Host Youth for a firsthand experience of corporate culture.

3. Professional Training: Share your expertise to shape entrepreneurial mindsets.

4. Mock Interviews and Internships: Help Youth gain practical, real-world experience.

5. Testimonies: Inspire others by sharing your CSR journey with LP4Y.

6. Financial Support: Fund training and development programs to ensure lasting impact.

   
   

Let us together pave the way for contributing to more advanced and equal opportunities for everyone.

LP4Y Jakarta is committed to its mission of empowering underprivileged Youth through professional integration. With the continued support of the incredible partners and supportive ecosystem, LP4Y Jakarta is ready to inspire change, one step at a time, and to create even greater impact in the coming year.