Imagine young people coming together not just to socialize and have fun, but also to play games while learning about issues that directly affect their lives—from health and lifestyle choices to environmental responsibility.

This was the atmosphere created by Generasi RAW and Meatless Monday Indonesia (MMI) during their visit to the South Jakarta OSIS and Student Representative Council Forum (Fosel). Through a relaxed and interactive approach, participants were encouraged to understand that health and environmental issues are not distant concepts, but topics closely connected to their everyday lives.

Through light discussions, board games, and interactive activities, the entire program was designed to help young people learn without feeling lectured.

As a result, participants gained not only new knowledge but also a safe space to share their perspectives, experiences, and concerns about the lifestyles of today’s generation.

This initiative represents one of many efforts to nurture a generation that is more aware of personal health, consumption habits, and the impact of lifestyle choices on the environment. After all, meaningful change often begins with small actions taken together.

Getting to Know Generasi RAW and Meatless Monday Indonesia

Generasi RAW and Meatless Monday Indonesia are two programs developed by Jalin Foundation to empower young people as agents of change in creating healthier and more sustainable communities.

Generasi RAW focuses on promoting healthy and positive lifestyles among adolescents while encouraging them to resist negative peer pressure, including smoking. The program primarily targets boys aged 12–19 through approaches that resonate with youth culture, including school visits, digital campaigns, and community engagement through local coffee shops under the RAWvolution movement.

In addition, Generasi RAW provides access to smoking cessation counseling services as a form of support for young people who wish to build healthier lifestyle habits.

Meanwhile, Meatless Monday Indonesia promotes healthy and sustainable eating habits by encouraging people to reduce their consumption of meat and animal-based products—including red meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy products—every Monday.

Instead, participants are encouraged to increase their intake of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and other plant-based foods to support both personal health and environmental sustainability. Similar to Generasi RAW, MMI actively engages with schools and utilizes digital campaigns to reach and inspire more young people.

Beginning with Reformasi 4.0

The activity took place as part of Reformasi 4.0, the leadership regeneration program for OSIS and Student Representative Council (MPK) members for the 2026/2027 period. The event carried the theme “Character Development for Students in South Jakarta.”

As part of the program, Generasi RAW and MMI contributed by providing participants with a broader learning experience. Beyond discussions on leadership, character development, and social responsibility, the session encouraged students to become more conscious of their personal health, environmental impact, and sustainable consumption habits through lifestyle initiatives such as Meatless Monday.

The event was attended by approximately 150 participants representing 50 schools, including 10 priority senior high schools within the South Jakarta OSIS and MPK network. It was held at SMAN 26 Jakarta on Saturday, April 11, 2026, as part of an effort to introduce Generasi RAW and MMI to current Fosel board members for the 2025/2026 period as well as prospective leaders for 2026/2027.

More than simply introducing the programs, the event aimed to build stronger relationships and foster collaboration with both current and future student leaders.

Through this gathering, Generasi RAW and MMI sought to create opportunities for young people to work together in building healthier, more environmentally conscious, and sustainable cultures within their schools and daily lives.

The hope is that both programs can provide meaningful learning opportunities through simple actions that are easy to implement in everyday life—from maintaining personal well-being and developing positive habits to becoming more aware of consumption choices and their impact on the environment.

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Because change doesn’t have to wait for tomorrow.

Change can start with you—today.