Living in a rural area with limited opportunities for youth engagement, Ardi initially felt disconnected from his community and spent much of his time online, where he was frequently exposed to polarising and harmful content.

Through interactive workshops on human rights, critical thinking, online safety, and PVE, he began to gain practical tools — learning to analyse information, recognise harmful narratives, and communicate more constructively with his peers.

This new understanding pushed him to act. He joined a youth-led initiative, where he helped design a school activity promoting respectful communication and raising awareness of online hate speech. Gradually, he stepped into a leadership role — contributing ideas and facilitating discussions among his classmates.

His turning point came at the project’s final event, where he stood before teachers and local stakeholders to present the group’s initiative. It was, for Ardi, the first time he felt his voice was genuinely valued — a moment that strengthened his confidence and his sense of responsibility toward his community.