Nathaniel (Niel) Lekatompessy

Co-Founder

Niel has a heart for economic development, poverty alleviation and education for the youth with a strong interest to improve basic infrastructure and education quality with the aim to alleviate poverty in Indonesia. He built schools in the state of Gujarat, India and provided food-grade hand sanitizers for the poor and frontline workers during the pandemic.

Niel pursued his bachelor’s degree in The Netherlands and United Kingdom at the age of 15 and completed his master’s in management in IE Business School.

Cayden N Liu

Founder and President

Arthur Perdana

Arthur is enthusiastic about reaching out to local underprivileged and displaced refugee children whose basic education and mental health needs are often overlooked. He believes that every child, regardless of his/her socioeconomic condition, has a right to proper education and nurturing life. In addition, Arthur is actively contributing to the importance of mental health among the younger generation. His conviction is that if we can save one life, we will end up saving an entire generation.

Jacob Simangunsong

Jacob is driven by passion in his pursuit to help refugees find their skills and hobbies, which will help them become the image of the future. Jacob believes that a strong will and passion for learning and exploring is essential in the development of any child.

Jensen Emmanuel Budiarto

Jensen is a diligent and communicative leader while constantly striving to improve the organization. He is grateful to be a part of YAH Indonesia, helping communities with his interest and passion. He believes that anyone can achieve their aspirations no matter what age, with the right amount of effort, hard work, and dedication. As the Head of Community Engagement, he routinely invites his companions to participate in YAH, ensuring everything is flowing smoothly and, most importantly, ensuring that everyone is having fun. Whenever there is an issue in those events, he quickly solves the problem with his decision-making skills.

He loves to practice badminton with his tutor in his spare time, seeks to grow his negotiation and marketing skills by selling online in e-commerce apps, and enjoys having fun with his companions. Jensen is qualified and very experienced in running or organizing events as he has regularly worked in another non-profit organization named Wonder Food Indonesia since he was thirteen. He also has participated in many church events in providing essential supplies to people in need since he was very young and knew what a community event should look like and how it is executed well. He also loves to read books that allow his mind to roam free in the world of imagination. This enables Jensen to think creatively in YAH Indonesia and his education life.

Maxmilian Halim

Max has always been a strong proponent of cultural diversity which prompted him to join CISV, an international youth organization which aims to shape members to become global citizens through inter-cultural cooperation and education. CISV also allows him to explore his other passion, youth mentoring as he is encouraged to guide the younger members.

Max is also very keen on learning new things, from American Sign Language (ASL) to coding and machine learning. He is also actively involved in various student-led organizations such as Klinair and We Matter

Outside of his school activities, Max is an avid BJJ (Brazilian Jiujitsu) practitioner. He also loves the outdoor, from hiking, canoeing to canyoning.

Audrey Isabella Leo

Audrey joined Yah Indonesia in 2023. She is a passionate artist and advocate for environmental causes. She has always been drawn to the beauty and creativity art, and enjoys exploring various mediums to express her visions and emotions. Over the years, Audrey has honed her skills through extensive practice and training.

In addition to art, Audrey is also deeply commited to making a positive impact on the environment. She is an active member of several other non govermental organizations focused on promoting sustainability and addressing global issues. Audrey is a firm believer that change begins with individual action, and she is constantly seeking out new ways to contribute to a better future. Whether through her art or her activism, she is commited to making a positive difference in the world.

Claire Jean Surjaputra

Claire is a passionate advocate dedicated to developing her community through exploration, creativity, and launching initiatives to improve the environment. She aims to reduce the impact of poverty, particularly on children, and promote the well-being of both people and animals. Claire firmly believes that everyone has the right to an environment that supports their mental, physical, and emotional development.

As an active contributor to this cause, Claire regularly visits orphanages and kampungs to donate, engage in activities, teach, and volunteer. Her most impactful initiative was a collaborative project with friends from various schools across Jakarta. Together, they partnered with MetroTV to organize and deliver large-scale donations of essential school supplies to students affected by the 2018 tsunami and earthquake in Palu and Donggala.

In her free time, Claire enjoys a range of activities, including baking, reading, and researching and testing solutions to improve water quality in Jakarta.