We believe the future of our planet is in our hands. Witnessing the growing environmental challenges around us, Save Earth was born as a small initiative by young people who care deeply about building a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world for future generations.
This movement was founded by Ahmad Ali Rayyan Shahab, a member of Generation Z who believes that real change begins with simple actions. Through campaigns, education, and cross-sector collaborations, Save Earth invites everyone — from students and academics to industries, artists, families, and communities — to take meaningful steps for the planet.
We aim to build awareness that loving the Earth is more than a trend — it’s a lifestyle and a shared moral responsibility.
Founder Save Earth
Since childhood, reading has been a world that has kept him occupied for long periods of silence. "Why?" books and Discovery Channel shows have been loyal companions, answering his curiosity—though often raising new questions. He devoured any book without exception. His greatest joy was a biweekly visit to the bookstore with his family.
That love slowly transformed into a drive to tell stories. He began writing down ideas, experiences, and even his little fantasies into scribbles. His environment and parents not only supported him but also provided the space for his creativity to flourish. From there, a short book was born, which later led to him being invited to two national television stations to share his experiences as a child writer.
As he entered his teens, his explorations expanded. Beyond reading and writing, he began to participate in various organizational activities, both at school and in his neighborhood. While in junior high school, he participated in a Youth Scientific Work (KIR) research project on the use of water hyacinth as an adsorbent for baby diaper waste. The idea arose from his concern for the environment. He read data, calculated risks, and witnessed the impact of diaper waste firsthand, ultimately leading him to seek a solution.
His social and leadership qualities also began to show. When his neighborhood head in East Jakarta asked him to lead the committee for the 78th Indonesian Independence Day celebrations in 2023, he was only 15 years old. He accepted the offer, and the event, which involved parents, teenagers, and children, was a successful and memorable one.
His love of reading, including biographies of national and international figures, and his curiosity about life abroad, led him to participate in a student exchange program. He targeted the American Field Service (AFS)—a program that has been present in Indonesia since 1954. After passing the selection process, he departed for Finland in August 2024 to live with a host family, attend school, and immerse himself in a completely new culture. He spent almost a year breathing the air of a country with one of the best education systems in the world.
There, he discovered a different kind of life: one close to nature, with values of sustainability, harmony, tolerance, and an unwavering passion for learning. He celebrated his 17th birthday in Finland—an age when his passion for knowledge deepened. He became more diligent in writing, presenting his ideas, and exploring new things. Some of his writings were even published in the media.
Upon returning to Indonesia in June 2025, his passion for contributing to the earth and its people remained undiminished. He appeared at various events and forums, including AICIS+ 2025, bringing stories and ideas about the environment, education, and a sustainable future that he wanted to share.