Four life-changing months: Kahiu Academy Batch 3 Travel Notes
After four months of learning and growth, the participants of Kahiu Academy Batch 3 finally completed their journey.
The graduation moment celebrated in Kahiu’s Farewell event became an important symbol of a transformation—from a dropout teenager to a more confident, skilled and prepared individual for the challenges of the future.
This Program is not just a training, but a safe space to explore potential, build character, and find new hope.
Check out their journey at Kahiu Academy and how this program has paved the way to a brighter future!
Kahiu Academy: a beacon of hope for school dropouts
Since it was first established in 2022, Kahiu Academy has become a light of hope for teenagers dropping out of school in West Kalimantan.
The Program is designed to provide comprehensive education and training, with the aim of equipping participants with technical and non-technical skills so that they can become more independent and empowered individuals.
Kahiu Academy takes a holistic approach. Not only does it focus on improving knowledge and practical skills, the program also instills important values such as concern for the environment and character development.
Thus, each participant not only gets provisions for the world of work or independent business, but also grows into a person who has social awareness and responsibility to the community and the surrounding nature.
Kahiu Academy learning journey: more than just training
Over the past four months, as many as 14 participants from four districts in West Kalimantan participated in an intensive training program held at the Sir Michael Uren YIARI Ketapang Learning Center.
They undergo a dense learning process, covering more than 40 materials divided into two main categories: technical skills (hard skills) and self-development (soft skills).
All materials provided are not only aimed at forming individual competencies, but also to foster the spirit of contributing to society and the environment.
Through this approach, participants are invited to learn for the sake of their own future, while being encouraged to be part of a broader change in their respective communities.
Diverse and comprehensive training materials
During the program, Kahiu Academy Batch 3 participants receive various trainings designed to equip them with practical skills as a preparation for the future. The material presented includes:
- Technical skills, relevant to different areas of work. This material allows participants to immediately jump into the world of work or even start an independent business according to their interests and potential.
- Character development and leadership, which aims to form self-confidence and resilience in the face of various life challenges.
- Environmental education, which increases participants ‘ awareness of the importance of nature conservation as well as how to apply environmentally friendly principles in everyday life.
More than just theory in the classroom, participants also get the opportunity to apply their knowledge directly through practice. This practice-based approach helps participants understand the real context of the skills learned, while strengthening their understanding in real-world situations.
Farewell Kahiu: celebrating graduation with meaning
After a long journey full of challenges and learning process, Kahiu Academy Batch 3 participants finally successfully completed their program.
This graduation moment was celebrated in the Farewell Kahiu event, a celebration full of meaning and emotion. Not only a farewell event, this event also became a symbol of success and extraordinary achievements, both for the participants, mentors, mentors, and all parties involved in this program.
In the event, each participant was given the opportunity to share stories and reflections about their journey during the training.
They tell of the changes they have experienced, how the program has changed the way they see the future, and how the skills they have acquired have fostered the confidence to go further.
Not only that, the participants also presented their plans after graduation. There are those who want to pursue their professional goals, there are those who plan to hold empowerment activities in their hometown, and there are those who aspire to develop sustainable agriculture.
The variety of ideas and initiatives presented by them shows that this program has opened their horizons and equipped them with real abilities to build a better future.
Looking to the future with optimism
The enthusiasm and enthusiasm of the participants in welcoming life after graduation was felt throughout the farewell event. With the provision they have gained during the program at Kahiu Academy, graduates are now more confident to face various challenges, as well as create new opportunities for themselves and the communities in which they live.
Graduation from Kahiu Academy is not the end, but rather the beginning of new, hopeful steps. The participants now have broader skills and insights—both to work in various sectors and to build independent businesses. More than that, they are also equipped with the spirit to make a real contribution to the environment and society.
We hope that this program continues to grow and reach more teenagers in West Kalimantan. The success of Kahiu Academy graduates is a clear proof that proper education and training can pave the way to a brighter future.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to supporting this journey—mentors, facilitators, partners, and all program supporters. May the graduates of Kahiu Academy continue to move forward, achieve their dreams, and bring positive change to their communities.