Awards, Conferences, and Press

Awards, Conferences, and Press

The Diana Award

“The Diana Award is considered the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts. It was established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales.”

- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Silhouette of a woman's profile next to the text 'The Diana Award' in blue
Profile text about Ryan Joseph Lim and his community projects in Indonesia, including environmental activism and youth engagement.

YOUNGO Virtual COP30 2025

EMBRACE Youth India acted as a lead organizer for YOUNGO’s inaugural Virtual COP30.

A colorful flyer promoting Virtual COP30, a virtual youth climate negotiations event for ages 14-35, organized by Youngo and other organizations. The flyer features pixel art characters, a loading bar, details about the event highlights such as debates, plenaries, advocacy training, and cultural spaces, and lists involved organizations.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award

EMBRACE Youth founder Ryan Joseph received The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and represented Indonesia as a featured youth leader for International Youth Day 2023.

A black and gray skull with rainbow-colored swooshes in yellow, green, blue, purple, and pink surrounding it.
A young man wearing a blue face mask, black jacket, and black shoes, squatting down on sandy ground near water, holding a small plant in a plastic bag.

Caretakers of the Environment International Conference

A young woman in glasses wearing a traditional batik dress, standing next to a presentation board at the 2023 Environment International Conference. The board features notes and diagrams about funding, youth development, and cultural preservation.
A group of people attending a conference titled 'Caretakers of the Environment International Conference 2023' in a large, well-lit room. Some individuals are giving presentations at the front with posters and speaker, while others are seated at tables, taking photos and listening.
Group of young women standing together, posing for a photo at an event, with a background featuring a projector screen and other attendees.

EMBRACE Youth leaders have represented Indonesia at three Caretakers of the Environment International conferences, hosted in Ireland, Costa Rica, and Indonesia. In 2023, founder Ryan Joseph presented the 2024 Global Project before delegates from over 20 countries, issuing a call to action for world leaders. The project was later submitted to Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment.

A digital news article screenshot from Harian Jogja with a headline discussing the 2023 environmental issue survey in Jogja and its implications for global leaders, dated July 8, 2023. The lower part of the image shows a child's handmade poster about environmental laws, with colorful hand-drawn illustrations and handwritten notes.
Group of women in formal gowns on stage, with a woman being crowned Miss Puteri Remaja Indonesia 2024, holding a bouquet and trophy, in front of a screen displaying a logo and text 'Puteri Remaja Indonesia'.
Beauty pageant winner wearing a pink dress and a sash, being crowned on stage with other contestants in evening gowns.

Puteri Remaja Indonesia (Miss Teen Indonesia)

EMBRACE Youth Ambassadors Dominique Jolie and Aiyllene Oeilivia competed at the Puteri Remaja Indonesia 2024 pageant, earning the titles of Puteri Remaja Indonesia Pariwisata (Miss Teen Indonesia Tourism) and Puteri Remaja Indonesia Pendidikan (Miss Teen Indonesia Education), respectively. Together with EMBRACE Youth, they actively advocate for education and sustainability.

A young woman in a crown and a dress standing beside a girl receiving a sash and holding flowers, during a beauty pageant or ceremony.

Press

A group of young people, including a young woman wearing a sash that reads "Indonesia 2022," gathered in an indoor setting, wearing face masks, and engaging in conversation. The background features framed pictures and a large portrait.
Children and young people sitting in a circle on the floor of a room with yellow and white walls, wearing face masks, during a community event.
A young person wearing a blue face mask holding a framed award while sitting at a table at an event with other people.
A young woman with long dark hair sitting in a radio studio, with a woman in a hijab and white shirt smiling and talking behind a radio console. The studio has a sign that reads 'PRO 2 SURABAYA FM 95.2' on the wall.
Young children sitting on woven mats listening to four young women standing at a microphone, with women wearing sashes, in an outdoor setting, likely during a children's event or presentation.
A young woman with medium-length brown hair, wearing a black blazer and a conference badge around her neck, sitting at a conference table with blurred people in the background.
A woman wearing a crown, sash that reads 'Puteri Indonesia', and traditional clothing, sitting in a chair. A man dressed in a white shirt and black pants, wearing glasses, sitting in another chair. They are in a room with pink and black walls, a large portrait of several officials in the background, and a glass table with flowers, water bottles, and a black tablet.
Two articles in a newspaper page. The first shows a group of young people sitting around a table, engaging in a discussion or workshop. The second features an advertisement for Maspion PVC pipes, with a piggy bank and coins, and contact information for various branch offices.
Screenshot of an article featuring two young women, Vanessa Miracle and Ry Hyori Dermawan, dressed elegantly, with additional photos below showing group activities and a girl wearing a sash.
Women and children participating in Embrace Youth activity at an outdoor event in Indonesia. Women are standing and speaking to children seated on the ground, with some women wearing sashes that read 'Embrace Youth.' Children are dressed in blue uniforms and are attentively listening.
Web page about a young environmental activist named Ryan from Indonesia, highlighting his projects and impact on sustainability and education, and his work with EMbrace Youth International and The Green Plate Foundation.