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Afu Utami: Providing Indonesia’s Voters with Relevant and Accessible Information

Afu Utami: Providing Indonesia’s Voters with Relevant and Accessible Information
Afu: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! In the 2024 elections, there are 107 million voters under the age of 40, making up 52% of the total voter pool in Indonesia. 70% of them are anxious about multiple issues, but only 8% self-identify as politically engaged. This is caused by the lack of credible and accessible political information, along with the missing link between issue-based political processes. Bijak Memilih addresses this by providing digestible and relevant information that they need to know to make informed choices.

Gabriel Marmentini: Improving the Political Culture and Participation

Gabriel Marmentini: Improving the Political Culture and Participation
Gabriel: Thanks for having me, Spiffy. Politize! is a Brazilian civil society organization that produces free and unbiased content and campaigns for civic education on the Internet, trains civic leaders to be capable of solving public problems, and trains teachers to educate young people in the process of becoming engaged citizens at schools. Our ultimate goal is to improve the political culture and participation in our country, countering misinformation and authoritarianism, while strengthening democracy.

Maya Monroe: Using Basketball as a Means to Promote Gender Equality

Maya Monroe: Using Basketball as a Means to Promote Gender Equality
Maya: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Basketball is the only sport that since its creation has been completely inclusive and diverse. Recognizing the transformative power of it, we use the game of basketball to empower and promote gender equality, build self-confidence, and foster skills among women and girls. By providing access to sports programs, mentorship, and support networks, we aim to create an inclusive and empowering environment where women and girls can thrive. In doing so, we provide communities with a host of social service programs including those impacting, health, education, and socio-economic advancement.