The Changemakers
From a tiny seed for meaning, to a global movement of change.
In this Changemaker series, we proudly share perspectives and stories from our community.
Celebrating individual journeys and learning from each other on being the change we wish for in the world.
Environmental law activist, Tiza Mafira, is challenging systems to make it easier for Indonesians to reuse instead of depending on single-use plastics in supermarkets, traditional markets, events and beyond.
Switching lanes from law to business has given Helianti a newfound passion in cultivating indigenous wisdom to enhance Indonesia’s culinary experience. This led her to establish Javara Indonesia in hopes of keeping our food biodiversity alive.
As a content creator-turned-holistic practitioner, Andra Alodita is making the shift towards a more mindful lifestyle direction. One of listening to the self and following the heart.
As a mother of two daughters, making decisions is not an easy feat. And yet, decisions are the gateway to the discovery of many new opportunities that allow for impact creation.
Entrepreneur, podcaster, and author of the best-selling book You Do You Fellexandro Ruby is a part of our #SukkhaCittaChangemakers. He is a driven individual who believes in establishing impact to the community by sharing his learnings. He resonates with SukkhaCitta through the impact-making changes that ambition and determination can create for the community.
In light of National Tempeh Day, we celebrate by sharing the perspectives of food sciencepreneur Dr. Amadeus Driando Ahnan-Winarno on this very special edition of our Changemakers series.
The community development and communications expert whose passions and confidence have ignited the hearts of thousands across Southeast Asia, North America and the Middle East. Now the Senior Lead for Sustainability Strategy & Integration at GoTo Group, watch Feby's take on what the main approach towards our responsibilities should be like.
Happy Salma loves Indonesia's traditional crafts lives and breathes it. As a co-founder of TULOLA Designs, she employs local artisans and bring Balinese aesthetics to the mainstream. Her love of traditional literary works inspires her to found Titimangsa Foundation, creating and adapting stage works from novels and historic texts.
Farwiza Farhan is a forest conservationist, known for her work in HAkA, Leuser—2.6 hectares of groundwater source and natural habitat to endangered species. Beyond policy and advocacy, she believes that women are the key to conservation efforts. Wiza is recently featured in TIME 100 Next 2022.
Andini Effendi wants it all, and does it all. Starting as a reporter, to anchor, to producer, her journalism advocates for women’s issues and other global issues. Andini also runs marathons and is a Nature Ambassador of Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara. Andini makes things happen, in style!
The former Puteri Indonesia title holder has since put her platform to great use. Nadine cares deeply about the environment; she advocates for reforestations and is an Orangutan Warrior. She is also a feminist who believes in women’s resilience & empowerment.
Since joining PT MRT Jakarta, Silvia Halim has been the sole woman in the board of directors. However, breaking the glass ceiling is not part of her goal. Her main priority is as simple as creating an impact through her expertise. Silvia is a living embodiment that we are all agents of change.
Hannah Al Rashid is a bonafide actress and action star who uses her platform as an SDG Mover for Gender Equality. Her signature streetwear style utilizes traditional Indonesian textiles, kebaya and kain—mixing tradition and modernity.
Folk musician Sandrayati Fay is a third-culture Indonesian. Born to an American father and a Filipina mother, Sandra's music reflects her own journey of migration. Her compassion for women and Mother Earth truly aligns with our mission.
Ayu Kartika Dewi's career revolves around national peacebuilding initiatives through her work with the President, Indika Foundation , and SabangMerauke, among others. She walks the talk, even when it means walking against the grain.
Andhyta Firselly Utami is an economist who uses her platform to educate the public about climate justice. Her social media presence is passionate and vulnerable, as she doesn’t shy away from sharing her reflections on her personal life as much as advocating for a better earth. Afu is a great example of making actionable personal changes that inspires others.
Marsha Timothy is an award-winning veteran actress who started her career as a model. She seamlessly move from genre to genre, style to style. A patron of art, Marsha likens SukkhaCitta's pieces as painting; loaded with intangible values and meaning.
Carina Hardy is an artist and impact entrepreneur changing taboos surrounding a woman's body. She explores art and design work related to breasts and women's empowerment and is currently working on a wearable art project called Elppin. Carina was raised in Bali, Indonesia and lives in New York City.
As part of Yo-Yo Ma's The Bach Project, SukkhaCitta hosted an interactive exhibition that shows how handcrafted clothes can be a powerful solution to fast fashion.