Ciheulang, 5–6 July 2025 A total of 48 young participants from various YCW Indonesia base groups gathered for the 2025 PPMP YCW Indonesia Youth Camp—an educational and reflective space aimed at shaping a smart, empowered, and independent generation of young workers. This event served as a platform to strengthen networks, solidarity, and youth capacities from diverse social backgrounds and regions. It was also part of the global celebration of the YCW Centenary, continuing the spirit of young workers’ struggle and solidarity. Carrying the spirit of the Centenary, the Youth Camp reinforced historical reflection and future direction for YCW Indonesia.

The participants represented active YCW base groups in Bandung, Majalaya, Bekasi, and Garut, consisting of students, factory workers, and informal laborers. This diversity reflected the collective spirit of young people in driving social change rooted in solidarity and justice.

Opening and Inspirational Remarks

The event was opened by the committee with an orientation session and an introduction to the Youth Camp agenda. This was followed by participant introductions to foster familiarity.

The first speech was delivered by the local host, Base group Ciheulang. The next address came from the President of PPMP Indonesia, Hamdani Haliman, who emphasized the strategic role of youth in social organizing.

Rony Robiansyah, Coordinator of IYCW ASPAC, also gave a moving speech. He spoke on how the struggles of young workers in the Asia-Pacific region are interconnected through an international network and how Indonesian youth can play a vital role in this movement. His remarks sparked a collective spirit among participants to think and act globally.

Evening of Education and Inspiration

The first evening featured a session on the Core Documents of YCW Indonesia: TOE, DOP, and ROLWA. The materials were presented by Nanang Ibrahim, who explained the philosophy, vision, and working methods of YCW in analysing and transforming the social realities of young workers. This session was enriched with active discussions on current issues faced by youth in both the workplace and social life.

This was followed by a presentation on YCW International, led by Rony Robiansyah (IYCW ASPAC Coordinator). Participants were introduced to YCW activities in various countries and the structure of YCW from the local to the international level. The participants showed great enthusiasm, feeling closer to the global movement and proud that their struggle was shared by comrades across continents.

Fellowship Night: Building Brotherhood
After the educational sessions, all participants gathered around a bonfire for a Fellowship Night led by the PPMP National Team. The night was filled with light activities such as group reflections, games, grilling and sharing chicken, karaoke, and guitar music—creating warmth and camaraderie. It was a key moment in strengthening trust and togetherness among participants from different regions.

This evening also featured testimonies from Ciheulang formers and reflections on PPMP Indonesia journey over the past year. The formers provided motivation and encouragement to the Youth Camp participants.

Concrete Action: Social Solidarity Economy (SSE)

The second day began with a presentation from the Ciheulang base group explaining their practical experience in running the Social Solidarity Economy (SSE) program since 2021. The program aims to increase income and develop productive enterprises among young workers in informal sectors such as agriculture, livestock, tourism, and MSMEs.

As a form of support, PPMP Indonesia presented symbolic aid to develop the SSE program. The support included fish and duck seedlings, animal feed, and cash funds for MSMEs.

The handover was conducted by the IYCW ASPAC Coordinator and the PPMP Indonesia National Team, symbolizing the movement’s solidarity. The program focuses on strengthening duck egg and fish farming ventures managed by Ciheulang youth, with hopes of becoming an inspiring model for other base groups. Support from DKA via IYCW ASPAC and collaboration with Formers & Adult YCW Indonesia were also highlighted as crucial social capital.

This SSE action is expected to be sustainable, to grow, and to be evaluated every three months, with monthly monitoring by the national team.

Reflections, Hopes, and Follow-ups

The event concluded with a reflection session, where participants shared messages and impressions of the camp. Many expressed pride, inspiration, and renewed confidence in developing their base groups back home.

Interestingly, participants also voiced aspirations for such events to be held regularly. They proposed that future Youth Camps focus on more specific educational themes such as:

• Training on workers’ rights
• Organizational and advocacy education
• Leadership skill training

This shows that Youth Camp 2025 not only left a warm impression but also ignited a new spirit to keep learning, struggling, and building solidarity.

Igniting the Flame of the Youth Movement

The PPMP YCW Indonesia 2025 Youth Camp proved that young workers from diverse backgrounds and regions can become organized and solid agents of change. Through education, concrete action, and solidarity networks, they are stepping forward together to build a just, independent, and empowered future.



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