In the realm of young changemakers, Claire stands out as a courageous leader with a plan. As a recognized winner of the Next Generation Foresight Practitioners - Young Voices (NGFP-YV) Awards for 2023, Claire has been making waves with her project, Eduqette.
Eduqette
Eduqette, Claire's long time project, is more than just a platform—it's a vision for a more inclusive and accessible higher education landscape. Recognized for its alignment with SDG 4: Quality Education, Eduqette aims to break down barriers that often stand between students and their higher education dreams.
Claire describes Eduqette as a "Higher Education Enabler"—a platform dedicated to facilitating and empowering students to access, excel in, and succeed through higher education opportunities. In a world where educational disparities continue to persist, Eduqette emerges as a supportive tool to level the playing field.
A Year of Growth and Impact
Since being recognized by NGFP-YV, Claire has been actively working with the Young Voices network to bring her project idea to life. This collaboration has undoubtedly provided Claire with invaluable resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to further refine and expand Eduqette's reach.
Recognition and Gratitude
Claire's journey with Eduqette reached a significant milestone when she was selected as one of the seventeen SDG-recognized award winners for the 2023 NGFP-YV Awards. This recognition not only validates the importance of her work but also places her among a cohort of talented young individuals striving to create positive change in the world.
In her own words, Claire expressed her gratitude: "I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for selecting me as one of the seventeen SDG's recognized award winners for the year 2023 Next Generation Foresight Practitioners - Young Voices Awards. It is a tremendous honor to be recognized among such talented individuals."
Sharing Knowledge and Inspiring Others
Claire's impact extends beyond her project. Recently, she participated as a guest speaker in an event organized by Eduqette in collaboration with Young Voices Network powered by Teach the Future. The event, titled "Eduqette x Teach the Future - NGFP Young Voices Awards Q&A," was an outstanding success, attracting over 73 students from various schools in Indonesia. This impressive turnout underscores the growing interest in initiatives like Eduqette and the NGFP-YV Awards.
During this event, Claire shared her experiences and insights, inspiring the next generation of changemakers. Participants found her session particularly enlightening, with one attendee noting, "I got important information about the submission's technicalities and inspiration from the sharing session."
Inspiring a New Wave of Applicants; roots in Indonesia
Claire's passion for empowering youth through education has deep roots in her Indonesian heritage. Although she currently attends school in Japan, Claire's heart remains firmly connected to her home country, where her parents reside. This unique perspective, bridging two cultures, has given Claire a global outlook while maintaining a strong commitment to her Indonesian community.
When Claire learned about the NGFP-YV awards and the opportunities they presented, she was certain that many in her home community had not heard about this initiative. Driven by a desire to share these valuable prospects with her peers back home, Claire made it her mission to spread the word about futures thinking and the NGFP-YV awards in Indonesia.
"I wanted to give them this opportunity to learn about it," Claire explains, highlighting her commitment to ensuring that young Indonesians have access to futures literacy. This dedication to her roots, combined with her international experience, makes Claire a unique bridge between local needs and global solutions.The impact of Claire's work and the successful Q&A event has been evident in the surge of applications for the 2024 NGFP-YV Awards. This year has seen an increased level of engagement from Indonesian youth, with 41 young individuals from Indonesia taking action to apply for the awards. This remarkable increase in participation showcases the ripple effect of Claire's success and the growing awareness of the importance of youth involvement in shaping the future.
The announcement of the 2024 award winners is eagerly anticipated, with results set to be revealed in October. This heightened interest and participation from Indonesian youth not only highlights the success of Eduqette's mission but also signals a bright future for youth-led initiatives in the country.
Thank you to all the students, schools, teachers and administration from the following schools that made this event possible:
Sang Timur High School
Tarsisius II High School
Guang Ming High School
PKBM Solusi Mandiri Sentosa
Bukit Sion High School
IPEKA International Christian School
BPK Penabur High School
Looking Ahead
As Claire continues her journey with Eduqette, she stands as a testament to the power of young voices in shaping our future. Her work reminds us that with vision, dedication, and the right support, young people can indeed be at the forefront of solving some of our world's most pressing challenges.
We look forward to seeing how Eduqette evolves and the impact it will undoubtedly have on making quality education more accessible to all. Claire's story is not just about personal achievement—it's about paving the way for a more equitable and educated world, and inspiring a new generation of changemakers in Indonesia and beyond.
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