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Starting Point

The Leader was founded in 2012 by a group of young Acehnese. The organization began when the founders recognized the scant amount of opportunities and spaces for young people. People rarely discuss young people's talents. When it comes to Aceh, the focus is always on tsunami victims, marijuana, and Islam. The government doesn’t provide adequate capacity and programs for young people. Because of this, The Leader was born.

Filled with the enthusiasm of young people, The Leader has a mission to educate the public about the principles of peace through ways that are interesting and close to young people. The Leader's membership consists of 50 people from various backgrounds, including journalists, statisticians, doctors, activists, IT professionals, and vloggers. The Leader, which began as an association, has evolved into a foundation under the name of 'Yayasan Aksi Satu Mimpi'.

Peace Journey 

One of their programs in improving the quality of youth for the past 7 years is ‘Dreammaker Camp’. This program aims to encourage young people to dream and achieve their goals. This 'Dreammaker Camp' offers a variety of mentoring programs, including training on how to manifest their goals and voice out their concerns. The leader is also working with UNICEF Aceh representatives to increase the immunization rate in Aceh by engaging young people.

The Leader's presence, which carries the spirit of youth and determination, has contributed to dismantling the discrimination against women and the patriarchal crocodile that has been endorsed by the people of Aceh. The Leader's cadres have become agents of change and peace from the smallest line, the family. They refuse to perpetuate patriarchy by not adhering to gender norms, such as not abiding by curfews set for daughters, not complying with gender roles, and refusing to wear skirts—Aceh women aren’t allowed to wear pants according to Sharia Law.

Success Stories

The Leader could address a broader range of issues because the team comprises young people from diverse backgrounds. Starting with tourism and environmental issues, moving on to health and mental health, women's empowerment, education, and media campaigns. This journey of dealing with various issues has made The Leader receive rising recognition and collaboration offers from various media, one of which is Narasi TV. The Leader, together with Narasi TV, created the Dear Young Leaders program, bringing together young people in Indonesia with ministers.

The Leader has also produced more than 16,000 alumni through The Leader's Dream Academy program for 11 years. Each alumnus has a career and contribution in their respective fields. They proudly acknowledged that many of their alumni introduced and endorsed the program to the current participants of Dream Academy. Zia tearfully recalled how one alumnus finally succeeded in realizing her dream in boarding her first, fully-funded overseas flight.