#UNICEFChampions
Influencing change for every child
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UNICEF Champions are influential and respected individuals committed to creating a better future for children. Through their expertise and influence, they collaborate with UNICEF Indonesia to raise awareness, inspire action, and advocate for children’s rights in areas such as health, education, protection, and equality.
They are selected from diverse backgrounds including public figures, professionals, and influencers who share one common purpose: making Indonesia a better place for every child. Their knowledge spans health, mental well-being, education, WASH, child protection, youth empowerment, and gender equality, enabling them to serve as powerful voices that turn UNICEF’s mission into real community impact.
Through strategic collaborations and public engagement, UNICEF Champions amplify advocacy campaigns, awareness initiatives, and national dialogues that strengthen support for children’s issues. By leveraging their platforms to share evidence-based messages, they promote healthy behaviors, inclusive education, mental health awareness, and gender equality, ensuring that every child in Indonesia can survive, learn, and thrive.
Get to know them
Dr. Arifianto, Sp.A (K)
Champion in health
Dr. Arifianto, Sp.A (K), known as Doctor Apin, is a paediatrician based in Jakarta who has become a prominent voice in Indonesia’s immunisation advocacy landscape. He authored the book “Yakin dengan Vaksin dan Imunisasi?” and has been featured in podcasts and media discussions clarifying vaccine safety, immunisation schedules, and the importance of full coverage, even amid illness like cough or cold. He is recognized as an active online educator, sharing information about children's health through social media on Instagram @dokterapin and @catatandokterapin.
"As a UNICEF Champion, I feel a profound responsibility to safeguard the future of Indonesian children by ensuring every child receives their full course of immunizations."
Anastasia Satriyo, M.Psi
Champion in mental health
Anastasia Satriyo, M.Psi., is a prominent Indonesian child and adolescent psychologist and mental health advocate who openly shares her own journey as a teenage depression survivor, later diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, to foster empathy and resilience among young people. She previously worked with UNICEF Indonesia as a campaigner for children’s mental health and protection, helping to create safe spaces and public messaging that encourage youth to speak up and seek support rather than struggle in silence.
“Leveraging my expertise as a child psychologist and my role as a UNICEF Champion, my mission is to ensure young people feel safe and empowered to openly discuss their mental well-being."
Dion Wiyoko
Champion in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
Dion Wiyoko is a well-known actor and former model who entered the entertainment industry via modelling and then moved into film in 2009. Beyond his acting career, he has used his platform for social good: as a campaigner in collaboration with UNICEF Indonesia, he supports the "Generasi Bersih Sehat" initiative to promote clean and healthy living habits among school-aged children through the WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) programme.
"As a UNICEF Champion, I am dedicated to advocating for clean living habits. My profound hope is that every single child in Indonesia gains access to essential water and sanitation services."
Hannah Al Rashid
Champion in Gender and Child Protection
Hannah Al Rashid is a British-French-Indonesian actress whose diverse and versatile work spans across film and television. Leveraging her background in Development Studies, she is also a dedicated social activist. She co-founded Kawan Puan, a solidarity movement focused on women's empowerment and funding NGOs that support victims of violence. Additionally, she advocates for children's rights through her collaboration with UNICEF Indonesia and is a staunch voice for creating safe spaces within the Indonesian Film Industry.
"My passion drives me to serve as a UNICEF Champion, actively fighting for gender equality and child protection, because the right of every Indonesian child to grow up safe and protected is non-negotiable."
Julie Estelle
Champion in Health
Julie Estelle is an accomplished actress and model of French-Indonesian heritage. Beyond her entertainment career, last year, Julie partnered with UNICEF Indonesia to raise awareness around children’s rights and health, particularly advocating for maternal and child health by encouraging breastfeeding and timely immunisation.
"Serving as a UNICEF Champion, I am dedicated to fighting for every Indonesian child's rights, prioritizing the critical necessity that all children have full and equitable access to health services."
Lil'li Latisha
Champion in Youth
Lil’li Latisha is an Indonesian actress, singer, and youth advocate who channels her creative energy into impactful social work. She founded I EXIST!, a platform dedicated to providing art and education opportunities for underprivileged children and uses her social-media presence to amplify messages from UNICEF Indonesia about children’s rights, education and health. Some of her collaborations with UNICEF include raising awareness around menstrual health through the OKY app campaign and engaging students nationwide during a webinar on “21st Century Skills for Independent and Skilled Students”.
"I am deeply honored to serve as a UNICEF Champion. My goal is to leverage the power of art to champion educational equity and equal opportunities for Indonesia's young generation."
Olivina Maskan
Champion in Education
Olivina Maskan, known as Peachy Liv, is an education thinker, content creator, founder of Kurio Academy, and UNICEF youth advocate. Through Kurio Academy, she supports schools in underserved areas in developing lesson plans and learning tools that make learning child-centered, curiosity-driven, experiential, joyful, applicable, and meaningful. Through UNICEF’s Mitra Muda program, she helped drive youth-led initiatives such as #GenerasiTerampil Workshops, Skills4Girls, IDG Challenge, Storytelling Project, and championed youth voices at the UN Transforming Education Summit.
"I am compelled to serve as a UNICEF Champion for education because I fundamentally believe that every single child holds the right to unlock and maximize their full potential through quality learning."
Dr. Tan Shot Yen, M.Hum.
Champion in Nutrition
Dr. Tan Shot Yen, M.Hum. is a medical doctor and public nutritionist devoted to improving children’s health through food education and parental awareness. As Friends of UNICEF, she advocates for proper Infant and Young Child Feeding (PMBA) practices and fights misinformation about ultra-processed foods. Known for her educational talks and media presence, Dr. Tan empowers parents to return to wholesome, natural eating habits that shape healthier futures for Indonesian children.
"My commitment is to safeguard the fundamental right of every Indonesian child to optimal nutrition. I work to empower parents with essential feeding knowledge, shielding them and their children from misleading advertisements."