Anantya
2023 IVLP Impact Award Project: Mother-Daughter STEAM Camp ProjectIndonesia
Anantya is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Think.Web, a digital impact agency that has made significant strides in the digital market through technology and creative innovation. She holds a Master of Communication Management degree and serves as the managing director of Think.Women, a women's empowerment movement focusing on advancing women in the digital realm. This program has positively impacted over a thousand women in Indonesia. Previously, Anantya held the position of Managing Director for Girls in Tech Indonesia from 2012 to 2018, a social movement aimed at promoting more women in the tech industry. Additionally, she actively contributes as a visiting lecturer at various universities, primarily in the advertising and communication departments.
IVLP Impact Award Project: Mother-Daughter STEAM Camp Project
Anantya's project empowered and encouraged young girls' interest in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education by equipping mothers with the knowledge and confidence to support their daughters' learning journey. The project consisted of several key activities to achieve its goals. Firstly, there were two dedicated camp classes for daughters, where 27 girls aged 7-12 engaged in fun and captivating STEAM topics such as coding, creating online games, science and art. These classes ignited the girls' passion for STEAM subjects and fostered their curiosity and creativity. Secondly, there were two camp classes for the 27 mothers focusing on essential topics like digital literacy, creative skills, tech for daily life and tech for business. These classes equipped mothers with the necessary understanding and confidence to actively support their daughters' interest in STEAM and create a nurturing environment at home. Additionally, the final camp class was a collaborative mother-daughter class on STEAM topics that encouraged bonding and collaboration between mothers and daughters, further reinforcing the support system for girls' STEAM education. According to Anantya’s pre- and post-camp evaluation, the mothers’ confidence levels in introducing their daughters to STEAM rose from 76% to 100% by the program's conclusion. Mothers also reported observing improvements in their daughters' creativity, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
The project culminated in an online mini–STEAM Fair, which showcased the collaborative work of mother-daughter pairs. This Future Ready Mini STEAM Fair, which was an extension of the camp, inspired girls through role models and broadened their horizons about the potential of STEAM fields for their future. This fair not only celebrated the achievements of the participants but also served as an inclusive platform for the wider mother-child community to explore and appreciate STEAM. Although ultimately 27 mother-daughter pairs were selected from cities across Indonesia, Anantya received 157 applications, which speaks to the relevance e of the program. Other interested individuals had the chance to experience the fair and receive educational content via WhatsApp, extending the project's impact to a broader audience. Anantya also produced five inspirational videos, which highlighted women in STEM fields and shared tips about creativity and how books can inspire girls aged 7-12 to learn more about STEAM.
Anantya was also a panelist for the IVLP Impact Awards Alumni Discussion Series panel on “Youth & STEM” which you can read more about here.
"By providing mothers with the necessary knowledge and confidence, we can create a supportive environment at home for young girls to spark their interest in STEAM." - Anantya
IVLP Exchange Experience
Anantya was a participant in the IVLP Project Hidden No More: Empowering Women Leaders in STEM, organized by the U.S. Department of State and FHI 360.
Anantya's exchange experience led to the development of her IVLP Impact Award Project: "[The] trip to Orlando, Florida gave me the experience of how family, especially mothers and sisters, can influence girls' intentions to pursue STEM."
U.S. Communities Visited
Los Angeles, CA; Washington, DC; Orlando, FL; Boston, MA