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First Step from Fatlabata-Aru to Norway           By: Maritjie Kailey           "Let me take the first step!" These words inspire me to share my journey. I am Maritjie Kailey from Fatlabata, Aru Islands, Indonesia, and I have a dream—to encourage young people in my community to value both formal and non-formal education, nurture a love for the environment, and embrace creativity and innovation. Currently, I am studying at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU – Norges Teknisk-Naturvitenskapelige Universitet) in Trondheim, Norway. In the next five years, I aspire to establish a space where young people in Fatlabata can come together to appreciate and nurture the good in their surroundings. I cannot wait for others to take the first step—I must be the one to lead, not only now but in the future. Through my actions, I will demonstrate what I have learned and how I can apply my knowledge. I do not wish to s...