Young People in the Driving Seat

Charles Octariano Seran in Kupang and Ni Putu Maitri Nara Suari in Bali are two youths who are devoted to the rights and protection of children. What is the driving force behind their commitment?

December 1, 2010

THIS message appeared on the Facebook wall of Ni Putu Maitri Nara Suari. "Hi Maitri, my friend, Newton, is going to Bali next week. Maybe he'll get a chance to take part in your forum activities. Thanks, friend!" The message was sent by Charles Octariano Seran, 18, who lives in Kupang, to Maitri, 17, an activist in a children's forum in Bali.

Both teenagers have kept in regular contact since they met last September when they both received 2010 Indones

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