Kupang Mayor Christian Widodo has initiated the formation of a\ncollaboration house for the young generation as a platform to gather,\ndiscuss, exchange ideas, and build cross-community networks in Kupang\nCity, East Nusa Tenggara. The idea was conveyed during an audience with\nthe Management of the Indonesian Islamic Student Movement (PMII) Kupang\nBranch on Monday (22\/6).<\/p>\n
During the meeting, the mayor, accompanied by the Head of the\nProtocol and Communication Section of the Kupang City Regional\nSecretariat, Elia Carolina Tiara, expressed full support for the\nimplementation of the Advanced Cadre Training (PKL) and Branch\nInstructor Training (PIC) of PMII Kupang Branch, scheduled for 1\u20137 July\n2026. The national-level cadre development activity will be attended by\nparticipants from various regions across Indonesia.<\/p>\n
\u2018In principle, the Kupang City Government is always ready and open to\nsupport youth activities. For this event, I am ready to attend,\u2019 said\nChristian Widodo.<\/p>\n
In the warm dialogue, the mayor also responded to various ideas\npresented by PMII regarding youth development in Kupang City. One\nproposal that received special attention was the establishment of a\ncollaborative platform for young people as a space to meet, discuss,\nexchange ideas, and build networks across organisations and\ncommunities.<\/p>\n
According to him, a youth collaboration house does not necessarily\nhave to be realised through the construction of a new building. The most\nimportant aspect is the availability of a space that can be utilised\ntogether by various youth elements to develop creativity, convey\naspirations, and generate innovative ideas.<\/p>\n
\u2018A youth house does not always have to be in the form of a new\nbuilding. The most important thing is the existence of a space for young\npeople to gather, discuss, convey aspirations, share experiences, and\nproduce creative ideas. We can utilise existing spaces in the mayor\u2019s\noffice, official residence, or other government facilities,\u2019 he\nstated.<\/p>\n
He added that the idea would soon be coordinated with relevant\nregional agencies, particularly the Kupang City Youth and Sports Office,\nso that it can become an inclusive and sustainable collaborative\nplatform for all youth organisations and communities in Kupang City.<\/p>\n
In addition to discussing youth development, Christian Widodo, who\nalso serves as General Chairman of the Indonesian National Sports\nCommittee (KONI) of Kupang City, affirmed his commitment to\nstrengthening elite sports development ahead of the XXII National Games\n(PON) in 2028, which will be held in East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa\nTenggara.<\/p>\n
According to him, the Kupang City Government together with KONI\ncontinues to strive to increase support for sports branches through the\nprovision of training facilities and infrastructure, meeting athletes\u2019\nneeds, and ensuring sustainable coaching.<\/p>\n
\u2018We want Kupang City athletes to have equal opportunities to develop\nand achieve excellence. Therefore, coaching must be carried out\nseriously and sustainably, especially as we are approaching PON XXII in\n2028, which will be a historic moment for East Nusa Tenggara,\u2019 he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, PMII Kupang Branch representative Farqhih Pradana\nexpressed appreciation for the support provided by the Kupang City\nGovernment towards PMII\u2019s national cadre development agenda and the\nvarious youth development ideas discussed during the audience.<\/p>\n
According to Farqhih, the PKL and PIC activities are strategic forums\nto produce PMII cadres with leadership capacity, national insight, and\nthe ability to become agents of change within society.<\/p>\n
\u2018We see that the Kupang City Government has great attention towards\nyouth development. This support provides positive energy for us to\ncontinue contributing to regional development through youth movements,\ncadre education, and various social and community activities,\u2019 he\nsaid.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kupang-mayor-proposes-collaboration-house-for-young-generation-1782276648", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }