YSEALI Seeds for the Future

From Thailand to Jakarta

Representing Myanmar migrant workers at a regional stage.

In January 2026, Sabai Job was selected to present the Lat Twal program at the YSEALI Seeds for the Future Regional Showcase in Jakarta — bringing the story of Myanmar migrant worker education to a Southeast Asian audience.

Date January 2026
Location Jakarta, Indonesia
Program YSEALI Seeds for the Future

What is YSEALI Seeds for the Future?

YSEALI (Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative) is the U.S. government's flagship program for engaging youth across Southeast Asia. The Seeds for the Future program supports young leaders working on social impact projects across the ASEAN region.

Sabai Job was selected to present the Lat Twal educational program — a first for a Myanmar migrant worker-focused initiative at this level of regional recognition.

The Journey

Oct 2025

Application submitted

Sabai Job submitted the Lat Twal project for YSEALI Seeds for the Future consideration.

Nov 2025

Selected as finalist

Out of hundreds of applicants across Southeast Asia, Lat Twal was selected for the regional showcase.

Dec 2025

Preparation

The team refined the presentation, updated impact data, and prepared for a regional audience.

Jan 2026

Jakarta Showcase

Sithu presented Lat Twal at the YSEALI Seeds for the Future Regional Showcase in Jakarta.

Showcase Highlights

Regional Pitch

Presented Lat Twal to an audience of ASEAN social entrepreneurs, NGO leaders, and U.S. Embassy representatives.

Peer Learning

Connected with youth-led social impact projects from Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and Indonesia.

Regional Recognition

Lat Twal received acknowledgment as a replicable model for migrant worker education across ASEAN.

"Presenting Lat Twal in Jakarta showed us that what we built in Mae Sot has meaning far beyond Thailand."

— Sithu, Co-founder, Sabai Job

What's next

The YSEALI showcase was a milestone, not a finish line. We're taking the connections, feedback, and recognition from Jakarta back into Sabai Job — using them to scale Lat Twal, attract new partners, and continue building for the 3 million Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand who deserve better tools and better support.