Forbes Indonesia and Samsung Electronics Indonesia collaborated in presenting five inspirational figures that are being progressive in their life achievement on April 29, 2014. The event, titled “The Forbes Indonesia PROgressive Figures”, took place at Cloud Living Room. Founder/CEO YCAB Foundation Veronica Colondam is honoured as one of the PROgressive Figures in the philantrophy area. […]
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Summer Fellowship at YCAB Foundation in Indonesia
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY: YCAB Foundation is looking for a summer fellow who will work in Jakarta, Indonesia for 4-6 weeks (time frame is negotiable). The fellow will work in one of two possible positions: RESEARCH FELLOW – conducting a research project to evaluate the impact of one of YCAB’s program in education and (or) entrepreneurship program […]
Accenture Provides YCAB With IT Strategy For Higher Business Performance
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with approximately 281,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. YCAB Foundation will be provided an IT strategy consultation for a roadmap of 3-5 years in service by Accenture. Besides of IT strategy consultation, Accenture also supports Pack and Go Program that provides […]
10 Inspiring Women 2014 Forbes Indonesia
Founder/CEO YCAB Foundation Veronica Colondam was selected as 10 Inspiring Women 2014 on Forbes Indonesia amongst many women with various backgrounds. Her contribution as a philantrophist has helped over 20,000 families in the last three years. She was 26 when she started YCAB Foundation and has been focused on youth development in its three pillars: […]
Sulwhasoo Skincare Supports The Education of Underprivileged Children
Sulwhasoo, the Korean high skincare brand, held a hand-over donation ceremony at their office in Jakarta. On December 2013, Sulwhasoo started supporting the education of YCAB’s underprivileged kids through Sulwhasoo Charity Kit program, here in Indonesia. Sulwhasoo promotional kit contained 6 travel-size products in a Korean quilt pouch at a price of Rp 300.000 each- […]
Davos 2014: Veronica Colondam, Bill Reese Talk Youth Unemployment: ‘It’s A Huge Problem’
On January 23rd, 2014. Veronica Colondam is the founder and CEO of YCAB Foundation, a Jakarta based non-profit organization that aims to provide economic assistance and education provision to empower Indonesian youths. In 2006, Veronica was selected by the World Economic Forum as Young Global Leader and appointed 2012 Social Entrepreneur by The Schwab Foundation. “The Reshaping of […]
Menuju Sukses: Accenture’s Students Consultancy at YCAB Rumah Belajar
As one of the leading international management consulting, technology services, and outsourcing company, Accenture is committed to balance professional work and social responsibility though investing time, funds, and additional resources to improve the communities where their employees work and live. Accenture has been partnering with YCAB Foundation in Pack n’ Go program, since 2013. This […]
“Investments with an impact must transcend mere giving.” – Veronica Colondam
Founder/ CEO YCAB Foundation, Veronica Colondam spoke about sustainable giving on Forbes Indonesia. Veronica introduced YCAB’s microfinance program, and how the program has helped nearly 2,500 youths to attain education. Veronica establishes social entrepreneurship as a bridge between business and social sectors. As micro-finance provides a sustainable model with a clear impact on the communities, […]
Jokowi Supports Facilities Improvement At Rusun Marunda, YCAB Foundation Involved, Among Other Private Institutions, To Contribute with Educational Provision
On December 5th, 2013, Jokowi visited Rusun Marunda, a housing government program, to see the development of the facilities in that area in order to support the lives of Marunda’s dwellers. DKI Jakarta provincial government joined hands with some private institutions to complete the facilities providing certified vocational skills such as, hairstyling class, computer class, […]
SC Johnson Collaborates with YCAB Foundation – Opening the World to Underpriviledged Youth in Cibinong through Mobil Belajar SC Johnson
Nowadays, computer knowledge is one of the most important skills for youths hoping to enter the increasingly demanding job market. YCAB Foundation and SC Johnson are collaborating to enrich the technical skills of underpriviledged youths in Cibinong and its surrounding area. This afternoon the Mobil Belajar SC Johnson is officially launched at SC Johnson’s office. […]
Angel of Change “Inside Fast and Furious”: Ferrari and Porsche driving gives educational opportunities to underprivileged youths.
YCAB Foundation, for the fourth consecutive year, held “Angel of Change” as part of its annual social fundraising activities. Launched in 2009, the activity was initiated to inspire individuals and corporations in Indonesia to contribute in facilitating underprivileged youths pursue their education. For the second time running, Angel of Change “Inside Fast and Furious” was […]
Microsoft YouthSpark 2013 Phase II: Business Savvy for the Next Young Entrepreneurs
Microsoft and YCAB Foundation conducted YouthSpark phase II on December 18th, 2013, in the Yustinus Building, at Atmajaya University. The half day seminar serves as the extension of the first YouthSpark (insert hyper link YouthSpark I), aimed at empowering youths with entrepreneurial knowledge and motivation, as well as how to utilize the latest information and […]