Beyond Awesome
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
With single-use diapers choking Indonesia’s rivers, Celia Siura found a solution that could turn this major source of plastic pollution around. Now she must convince parents nationwide to support her idea.
After the death of his sister, Nelson Kokoa sank into a depression. This experience inspired him to start a dynamic youth group, which uses art to spark conversations about often taboo social issues.
A childhood love of snakes allowed Kalana Maduwage to become one of our region’s leading snake experts. Today he is fascinated by the power of snake venom to harm and heal humans.
Follow one of our region’s top para table tennis champs as he goes through his paces and smashes down barriers that people living with disabilities face.
Take to the stage with Indonesia’s first female Muslim stand-up comedian, Sakdiyah Ma’ruf. She uses humor to dismantle stereotypes and challenge fundamentalism. Off-stage, Sakdiyah helps women to find their voices, changing the world, one joke at a time.
After losing her leg at age 11, Almah Kuambu became fascinated by how artificial limbs were made. Today, she and her mobility-aid making team are determined to reach everyone in need and dispel stigma along the way.
Cybersecurity expert, Tagilima Neemia, is determined to bust the myth that boys are better at science and technology than girls. With the global technology sector booming, she helps Samon girls get tech savvy.
Sri Lanka’s Blue Giant Guardian: A giant pile of floating whale poo launched Asha de Vos’s stellar career. As global shipping lanes around Sri Lanka get busier, she is on a mission to protect the unique blue whales that call these waters home.
A giant pile of floating whale poo launched Asha de Vos’s stellar career. As global shipping lanes around Sri Lanka get busier, she is on a mission to protect the unique blue whales that call these waters home.