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Youth-Led · Est. 2025

The Kandi
Initiative

Educate. Empower. Embrace.

“For a world where every woman can thrive, in health and in opportunity.”

The Kandi Initiative is a global, youth-led organization committed to advancing women’s economic empowerment and health. Across 13+ countries, we amplify youth voices, spotlight women’s stories, and create initiatives that address barriers to women’s health, dignity, and economic participation.

Founded by Laurie Elyssa Jusuf · @lauriejusuf

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International Chapters

Around The World

Meet Our Chapters

Swipe through the students leading Kandi around the world.

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Kandi Osaka

Led by Kaylee Angkawidjaja & Luke Atsuta-Sturm

We want to start a Kandi Initiative chapter because we want to empower women in our local community!

Kandi Osaka chapter leadership

Join The Movement

Follow along as chapters around the world educate, empower, and embrace women’s health — one story at a time.

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