FIT FOR THE FUTURE PROGRAM
bUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES, ONE MIND AT A TIME
The Fit for the Future program is more than a health initiative, it is a movement to build stronger, healthier, and more resilient young people. Created to address preventable illness and empower communities, the program equips students with the knowledge, habits, and confidence needed to take control of their wellbeing and lead others toward healthier lives.
Through practical fitness sessions, nutrition education, and essential first aid training, participants grow not in theory but through lived experience. They learn how to care for their bodies, make informed choices, and respond with calm and competence in moments of emergency. In doing so, they develop discipline, courage, and a lifelong respect for their own health and the wellbeing of others.
But above all, Fit for the Future teaches responsibility, to oneself, to one’s family, and to one’s community. Every lesson learned and every skill mastered empowers these young people to break cycles of poor health, inspire change, and build a future where communities are stronger, safer, and better prepared for the challenges ahead.
ABOUT THE F4F PROGRAM
It began with a question: What if the next generation could not only save lives, but extend them?
The Fit for the Future Program was created to answer that call. Across Indonesia, preventable illness, poor nutrition, and lack of first aid knowledge take countless lives every year. ATOVA Saw an urgent need for education that empowers communities to live healthier, longer, and stronger lives.
Fit for the Future is a pioneering health and fitness initiative that equips students with essential life skills in physical fitness, nutrition, and emergency first aid. Through engaging lessons, practical training, and community outreach, participants learn how to take control of their health, help others in need, and inspire positive change in their school villages.
This is more than a health program, it’s a movement for empowerment. By building physical resilience, promoting health habits, and teaching lifesaving skills, ATOVA is preparing a generation that’s fit not just for today, but for the future.
how we’re doing so far
In just three months, Fit for the Future has already begun transforming lives and communities across Indonesia. What started as a pilot program is now training over 300 students across three communities in Bali, empowering them to take charge of their health and wellbeing through fitness, nutrition, and first aid education.
Through engaging workshops and practical sessions, students are developing regular exercise habits, improving their diets, and gaining essential lifesaving first aid skills. Many have discovered new passions, some now aspire to careers in fitness, healthcare, or nutrition, while others have become role models for healthy living within their school and families.
While still in its infancy, Fit for the future is already building momentum. In just three months, it’s changing how young people think about health, discipline, and community. Imagine what we can achieve in the years to come, stronger bodies, healthier minds, and empowered communities leading Indonesia toward a brighter, healthier future.
Program outcomes to date include:
Over 300 students trained in physical fitness, nutrition, and first aid fundamentals.
Measurable increases in regualr exercise participation among students.
Growing interest in fitness and health related careers.
Healthier eating habits reported by students and teachers.
Community engagement across three Bali communities, expanding awareness of the importance of active, healthy living.
MEET THE TEAM!
Siti (Ina) Aminah
ROLE: Program Leader / Physical Training Instructor [PTI]
TRIBE: Fieldbase II - Bali
BODY:
I love physical activities such as going to the gym, bodyweight training, hiking, and running in the morning or late afternoon. These activities help me feel connected to my body and energized throughout the day.
MIND:
I enjoy learning new practical skills, such as makeup tutorials, DIY repair tutorials and workout routines. I also continue improving my English through books, online tutorials, and by learning different accents from volunteers something that has greatly boosted my skills and confidence.
SPIRIT:
My spirit feels calm and grounded when I go hiking in cool and refreshing places, and connect with friends, my team, and my family. I also find peace in gardening, which helps me feel closer to nature.
Mhd Reza Pahlevi
ROLE: Project Intern Fit for the Future
TRIBE: Fieldbase II - Bali
BODY:
I love doing bodyweight training, home workouts, and running in the afternoon at the park. I also love eating delicious and nutritious food. These activities help me connect to my body and energize me throughout the day.
MIND:
I love learning new skills both skills that could improve my career such as public speaking, teaching, or Geographical Information Systems; or could improve my creativity such as drawing and writing. I also like to read to add words to my vocabulary and doing quizzes such as wordle everyday.
SPIRIT:
My spirit feels regenerated in nature both alone or with friends, coworkers, or family. I also find peace in trying new things and going to new places.
PROGRAM REACH
INDONESIA
FIELDBASE I - SUMATRA
Location: Tanah Karo
Ranger Training Units: 4
Junior Rangers: >350
Program Status: Complete
FIELDBASE II - BALI
Location: GIANYAR
Ranger Training Units: 3
Beneficiaries: >100
Program Status: In Progress
Trainee Voices
A Life-Changing Summer with ATOVA INTERNATIONAL
In summer 2025, Reza joined ATOVA International as a volunteer helping on our six week ATOVA Citizen Service placement. During his time in Bali, he worked alongside our Fit for the Future team to inspire a generation of healthy and active young people. Listen to what he has to say.