Change Starts Now

Melati Wijsen

Inspired by her own successes and failures, Melati Wijsen takes you on her journey of becoming a changemaker and the 100 lessons she learned along the way. Change Starts Now serves as inspiration and provides tools to tackle the challenges of our time.   ‘Melati Wijsen’s leadership and activism serve as an inspiration to young people around the world.’ National Geographic Society‘A shining example of how young people can take the lead in tackling global challenges.’ World Economic Forum Melati Wijsen is an environmental changemaker from Indonesia. Melati knew at a young age that she wanted to improve the world. Her idols were not Barbie or Taylor Swift, but Mahatma Gandhi and Jane Goodall. Her first achievement was at the age of 12: making her home island of Bali plastic-free. She is praised for her determination, vision, and leadership. In 2023, Melati was the opening act of Barack Obama in the Netherlands. Bron: Flaptekst, uitgeversinformatie