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Highlights

Mirasuta Japan

Mangrove in Japan 🌱🇯🇵 ​

​- Cross-Cultural Communication for High School Students

September 23, 2026

We are so excited to take our first steps in Japan, partnering with Mirasuta to lead a workshop for high school students! The workshop gave students the opportunity to experience a U.S.-style classroom firsthand while developing cross-cultural communication skills through interactive activities.

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Communication Workshops with Ministries

Aye Aye, Captain! 🫡⚓
​- Cross-Cultural Communication for Students

September 2, 2026

We love working with unique institutions like Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Pelayaran Jakarta because we learn so much from every experience. From future ship captains to marine engineers, we were inspired by the students’ determination to pursue such specialized career paths. As the maritime world is highly international, our workshop focused on building cross-cultural communication skills they will need to succeed in global environments. 🌱

- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya

Internationalization Requires Teamwork  🌏🤝
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​- EMI for Lecturers
​- ​English for Administrators
​- Communication for Students
​- School Branding for Headmasters

August 19-22, 2026

We spent the week with PUSBA at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya. As universities face increasing pressure of internationalization, PUSBA’s commitment is an example for others to follow.  🌱

- To see more:  themangroveglobal

English Massive, Kediri

English Massive Brings the Energy ⚡🔥
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​​- Teacher Training
​- Communication for Students

August 14-15, 2026

English Massive is a government initiative that provides free English tutoring across the Kediri Regency. We spent the first day training English Massive tutors and English teachers from across the region. On the second day, we held a communication workshop for more than 100 students from the English Massive program.  🌱

- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Cilacs, Universitas Islam Indonesia

2nd Mangrove Networking Seminar 🌱🤝
​- Networking and Job Readiness

June 9, 2026

Representatives from 27 institutions gathered for our 2nd Mangrove Networking Seminar. Across institutions, generations, religions, and professions, more than 100 participants spent the day expanding their networks. We are deeply grateful to CILACS UII for hosting this seminar. 🌱

- To see more:  themangroveglobal

PEYL, Bali, Indonesia

Practical English for Young Learners 🗣️🎯🌱
​- Teacher Training

May 10-22, 2026

We were proud to be part of PEYL, an intensive teacher training program organized by RELO Jakarta and UI. As directors and trainers, we spent two weeks working alongside EYL teachers and teacher trainers from across Indonesia. Beyond developing teaching skills, the program created a powerful new network of educators. We look forward to continuing to strengthen these connections as Indonesia prepares to introduce English instruction beginning in third grade. 🌱


- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Canva x Mangrove Webinar

Canva Collaboration: Scaffolding 101 🎨🤝🪜
​- Teacher Training

June 12, 2026

We are proud to announce that we collaborated with Canva in creating webinars for English Teachers and Canva Communities all across Indonesia. The webinar was held online through the Canva Facebook community. We had a great time working with Canva’s team and we look forward to doing more collaboration with Canva in the future.

- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Universitas Esa Unggul

Back for the Third Year! 🌏 International Conf. 🎉
​- Conference Workshop for Students

June 11, 2026

We were honored to lead workshops at the annual International Conference at Esa Unggul University for the third consecutive year! This year’s conference was more international than ever, bringing together students and speakers from around the world. Our workshop focused on expressing yourself.  🌱

- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta

Future Healthcare Professionals Shine Bright 🩺🌟
​- Communication Workshop for Students

June 10, 2026

More than 300 students joined our workshop at Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta. Representing a wide range of health-related disciplines, these future professionals brought incredible energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm to the session. Together, we explored how to communicate with confidence. 🌱

Universitas Sebelas Maret

LPDP at Universitas Sebelas Maret 🎓🌱
​- IELTS Preparation for Students

March-July, 2026

We partnered with Universitas Sebelas Maret to support LPDP scholarship recipients in their IELTS preparation. One of our favorite parts of the program was practicing speaking with the students, each of whom brought unique experiences, perspectives, and areas of expertise. We were especially delighted to meet many of the students in person when they joined our networking seminar and became part of the growing Mangrove community. 🌱

Teachers in Papua

Empowering Teachers in Papua with Mentari 🌱✨
​- Teacher Training

March-May, 2026

We launched our collaboration with Mentari through an online teacher training program for teachers in Papua. Mentari provided us with the opportunity to work with educators from a variety of subject areas who are preparing to teach their classes in English. As always, our focus was on practical, classroom-ready activities. 🌱

Communication Workshops with Ministries

Communication for Professionals 💬🤝
​- Communication for Governments and Corporations

February, 2026

A new chapter for The Mangrove, as we launched our first corporate and government training programs. We are deeply grateful for our partnership with Esa Unggul University, whose collaboration made this expansion possible. Our corporate and government programs continue to focus on strengthening communication and job readiness. 🌱

- To see more:  themangroveglobal

The Police Academy

The Police Academy's Unstoppable Energy  👮⚡🔥
​- Communication Workshop for Institutions

February, 2026

The Police Academy brought an unmatched level of positive energy, more than any group we have worked with this past year. We supported participants in clarifying their individual communication goals, as each was preparing for a distinct professional role. 🌱

- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Ministry of Statistics

Heroes Collecting Key Data 🦸‍♂️📝📊
​- Communication Workshop for Ministries

February 24, 2026

We learned so much from the participants at the Ministry of Statistics, who work diligently each day to encourage the public to participate in surveys that ultimately inform the national census. During the workshop, we developed practical strategies to help professionals communicate more persuasively. 🌱

- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Ministry of Manpower

Good Communication is Diplomacy! 💬🤝🌏
​- Communication Workshop for Ministries

February 24, 2026

We facilitated a workshop for nearly 100 participants from the Ministry of Manpower, focusing on strengthening the language and communication skills necessary to build diplomatic relationships with foreign partners. We were deeply impressed by everyone’s commitment to engage more effectively on the international stage. Good communication is diplomacy. 🌱

- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Mandiri Corporate University

Mastering the Pitch at Mandiri Corp. Univ. 🎤💼🎯
​- Communication Workshop for Corporations

February 23, 2026

We were honored to lead a workshop at Mandiri Corporate University, where we focused on strengthening participants’ ability to pitch products clearly and effectively. We are excited to enter this new chapter, collaborating with corporate professionals and expanding our impact. 🌱

- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

UNY Pre-Service Teachers Get Ready to Teach! 🍎📚
​- Teacher Training for Pre-service Teachers

February 19, 2026

We facilitated a workshop for nearly 300 pre-service English Education teachers at UNY, supporting them as they prepared for their first student-teaching experiences. Although many students initially shared that they felt anxious about stepping into the classroom, they brought unstoppable energy to the workshop and embraced each step with openness and determination. 🌱

- To see more:  themangroveglobal
Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

The First Mangrove Networking Seminar 🌱🤝🌏
​- Networking Event

December 16

To close out 2025, we held our very first Mangrove Networking Seminar, bringing together all of our partners in one place. With over one hundred participants representing 25 institutions across Indonesia, we were deeply grateful to reunite with partners who have become friends. The Mangrove exists only because of the generosity and trust of our partners. Thank you, thank you, thank you 🤍. We look forward to an even greater 2026 🌱.


- To see more:  themangroveglobal

The Mangrove

Final Sip and Share of 2025!  ☕💬🎉
​- Networking Event

December, 2025

Of everything we did in 2025, Sip and Share has meant the most to us. Sip and Share brings together students from universities across Yogyakarta to practice speaking and build meaningful connections. We built The Mangrove so students we meet through formal workshops would continue to have a place to grow their networks. Seeing students smiling, singing together, and meeting new people every Sunday is exactly why we built The Mangrove 🤝🎶🌱.

- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Universitas Esa Unggul

Expressing Yourself With Confidence 🗣️✨💪
​- Communication Workshop for Students

December 18-19

Esa Unggul packed the room with over one hundred students for two full days during our public speaking workshop series. The goal of the workshops was to help students explore a simple but challenging question: “Who are you?” We’ve shared a long partnership with Esa Unggul and look forward to building even more programs together in the years ahead 🤝🌱

The Mangrove

The English Hangout  ☕💬🌏
​- Communication and Networking for High School Students

December 6

We built The Mangrove to nurture and maintain connections, so we were thrilled when one of our friends brought fifteen students all the way from Temanggung, a several-hour journey. As always, English Hangout, our event dedicated to high school students, was full of speaking, energy, and even dancing outdoors. 🎤

- To see more:   themangroveglobal

Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Every Future Teacher Should Have a Brand 🍎✨📣
​- Communication Workshop for Students

November 25

Our workshop with over one hundred English Education students at UMY focused on the power of developing a unique personal brand as an educator and communicating that brand with clarity and confidence 🎤. We love working with future teachers, not only to support their journeys, but because we believe it is one of the most meaningful ways to create positive, long-term impact 🤝🌱.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Heroes in Surakarta Shine Bright
​- Teacher Training

November 22

From the moment we began, the packed room, filled with hundreds of teachers, lecturers, and future teachers, was full of energy. We love leading workshops with diverse audiences because participants leave with new perspectives💡. As always, groups were intentionally mixed across lecturers, teachers, and future teachers, creating a space where training and networking happened together, exactly as we intended. 🌱

- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Universitas Islam Indonesia

Expressing Yourself at UII 💬🗣️✨
​- Communication Workshop for Students

November 20-November 25

Our partnership with UII has continued across multiple semesters, with public speaking workshops for students from a range of departments. This semester, we worked with students from the Law and Organizational Leadership departments. We value these cross-department collaborations and always learn from the students we meet. 🌱

Universitas Sanata Dharma

Freedom of Expression at Sadhar 🗣️🕊️✨
​- Teacher Training for Pre-Service Teachers

November 21-December 2

We collaborated with Universitas Sanata Dharma in many exciting ways throughout the month, from communication classes and critical thinking workshops to teacher training sessions. Sanata Dharma students are confident, expressive, and inspiring. We learned so much from their unique learning environment and look forward to continuing our collaboration in the future 🤝🌱.


- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

NYU meets UNY! 🗽🤝🇮🇩✨
​- Teacher Training for Pre-Service Teachers

November 20, 2025

We launched our partnership with UNY through a dynamic showcase guest-lecturing session. With a strong leadership team and passionate future heroes, we are truly excited for the opportunity to build more programs together in the future. 🤝🎓


- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kudus

Kudus Heroes!  🦸🌟✨
​- Teacher Training for Pre-Service Teachers

November 18, 2025

UIN Kudus welcomed us back after five years! More than one hundred preservice teachers brought incredible energy all morning, proving that the future of Kudus is bright—and full of heroes! 🔥 Our workshop focused on three types of classroom interaction, with a special emphasis on the power of student-student communication.


- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri, Bojonegoro

A Unique Program at UNUGIRI, Bojonegoro 🌱💡✨
​- Teacher Training for Pre-Service Teachers

November 11-12, 2025

UNUGIRI in Bojonegoro has a truly unique program in which English Education students teach English to all first-semester students across the university. We spent two days at UNUGIRI supporting those students as they prepared for their teaching assignments. We were inspired by their enthusiasm, adaptability, and willingness to try new approaches. What an incredibly innovative program! ✨📚


- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Lampung

2 Magical Days at ITERA, Lampung ✨🌱🌟
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​- Communication workshop for students
​- Teacher Training

November 7-8, 2025

We spent two unforgettable days with the Language Center team at ITERA, Lampung, facilitating a two-day program for both students and lecturers. On the first day, we focused on public speaking with their students, and on the second day, we delivered teacher training for nearly 100 lecturers. 


- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana

English for Lecturers at UKDW 🎓💬🌏
​- EMI for Lecturers

November 3-December 10, 2025

As universities across Indonesia push to internationalize, the demand for lecturers who can teach their fields in English continues to grow. At UKDW, we launched a ten-session EMI (English-Medium Instruction) program to support this transition and help lecturers feel more confident and comfortable using English in the classroom. 


- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Halloween

Halloween at the Mangrove 🎃👻🌱
​- Networking for Students

November 1-2, 2025 🎃👻

We celebrated Halloween at The Mangrove, one day with high school students and the next with university students. We loved the energy and hope to make this an annual tradition!


See you at The Mangrove! 🌿✨


- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Sip and Share

Sip and Share Launches!  ☕💬🚀
​- Networking for Students

October 9, 2025

We just hosted our very first “Sip and Share” event, a gathering space for university students who want to practice English. For this first session, students from UNY, UMY, and UST joined us to share their unique experiences and perspectives. The energy was inspiring, a reminder of how language connects people across campuses and ideas.

- To see more:  themangroveglobal

Hosting teachers from MGMP Bantul

Hosting Our First Workshop for Teachers
​- Teacher Training

October 7, 2025

One of The Mangrove’s core missions is to partner with institutions to empower educators. Through our collaboration with the English Language Education Study Program at Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta, we were able to welcome 35 teachers from MGMP Bantul for a free teacher training workshop, complete with drinks and snacks from the Mangrove Cafe.

- To see more:  themangroveglobal

The English Hangout

The English Hangout Journey Begins ☕💬🚀
​- Networking for Students

October 4, 2025

The English Hangout is for high school students who want to practice speaking English in a relaxed, judgment-free space, with friends who love English too! 🌿

Through our partnerships with teachers and schools across Yogyakarta, we welcome a diverse community of students who come together to learn, share, and grow in confidence.


- To see more:  themangroveglobal

The Mangrove

The Mangrove is Officially Open! 🌱🎉✨

October 4, 2025

The Mangrove is more than just a cafe. It’s a training center, cafe, and community hub. We opened with a bang as 40 high school students joined our very first English Hangout, an event designed to practice speaking English in a relaxed, judgment-free space with friends who share the same passion for the language.

We are truly grateful to everyone who helped turn this dream into a reality. 🌿✨

MGMP Bantul Workshop

A Noisy Classroom = Everyone’s Engaged!  🗣️🙌⚡
​- Teacher Training

September 30, 2025

Bantul is our community, and we were honored to meet all the junior high school teachers in Bantul. Our workshop focused on classroom management and emphasized that a quiet classroom is not always a sign of strong classroom management. In fact, some of the best teaching practices often lead to lively, noisy classrooms—where students are actively engaged and learning together. Bantul heroes, keep rocking! 🎉

FILBA National Workshop, UMY

Nationwide Collaboration with FILBA 🇮🇩🤝🌱
​- Teacher Training

July 1-2, 2025

Education works best when it’s collaborative. That’s why we’re proud of our ongoing partnership with FILBA, a network of nearly 150 universities across Indonesia. It was an honor to lead workshops at the FILBA National Workshop in Yogyakarta, an inspiring gathering of educators committed to sharing ideas, building community, and putting students first. Let’s keep learning, laughing, and growing together.

MGMP Bantul, Yogyakarta

The Heroes of Yogyakarta 🦸🌟🌱
​- Teacher Training

June 26, 2025

Politicians change. Curriculums change. School administrators come and go.
But one thing stays constant: Public school teachers, welcoming their students year after year with unwavering passion, energy, and commitment. At Mangrove, our primary mission is to support these teachers.

UIN Malang

Home Sweet Home Malang 🏡❤️🌱
​Teacher Training for Pre-Service Teachers

June 25, 2025

We began our journey at UIN Malang seven years ago. While our former students have since graduated, the new students brought the same energy and spirit that made us fall in love with Indonesia back then. 🇮🇩✨ Long-term partnerships mean everything to us. Witnessing growth after seven years not only deepens our connection—it renews our confidence and lifts us in times we need it most. 🙏🌱

Universitas PGRI Jombang, Jombang

Teachers Must Lead by Example 🌟💪
​- Teacher Training

June 23, 2025

We tell students to be positive, fearless, and creative, but how can they be if their teachers aren’t? Our workshops aim to empower educators to lead by example: Laugh first. Sing first. Dance first. Model everything so students can follow with confidence.
✨ Come join the movement! 🎤

UNUGIRI, Bojonegoro

Communication 101 for Future Teachers  💬✨
​- Teacher Training for Pre-Service Teachers

June 21-22, 2025

🗣️ Knowledge means nothing if you can’t communicate it clearly.
Our Communications 101 workshop at UNUGIRI explored how communication is the most essential tool for effective teaching. We love collaborating with universities in new places and building connections through education. 🙌🎓🌱

UBAYA, Surabaya

The Four Cs Checklist 4️⃣✅✨
​- Teacher Training

June 19-20, 2025

We spent two incredible days at UBAYA! First, we worked with students to strengthen their public speaking skills. Then, we led a teacher training workshop focused on communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. As technology continues to reshape education, these skills are more essential than ever. The energy, curiosity, and unforgettable smiles from everyone we met made this visit truly special. Thank you, UBAYA! 🙌

UGM, Yogyakarta

Facilitating Business Meetings at UGM 💼🤝💬
​- Communication for Professionals

June 16-17, 2025

Our two-day workshop series at UGM on facilitating business meetings in cross-cultural contexts. From opening a meeting to effective follow-up, we explored how to lead with clarity, purpose, and inclusion. While the topic was serious, in true Mangrove fashion, we still managed to laugh, connect, and even dance our way through the sessions. 🙏 So grateful and honored to work with UGM and its incredible educators. Thank you for welcoming us so warmly!

MGMP, Sleman

Symbols of Consistency 🔁🌱✨
​- Teacher Training

June 12, 2025

All smiles at our workshop with MGMP teachers in Sleman! As governments shift, public school teachers stand steady, offering consistency and care through every storm. It’s an honor to work alongside these dedicated educators. True heroes in every sense.

UII, Yogyakarta

English for Specific Purposes: Who are you? 🎯💬🔍
​- Communication for Students

June 11-13, 2025

We had the pleasure of collaborating with CILACS UII to visit their Law and Program Management classes. We love engaging with ESP (English for Specific Purposes) classes like these—not only because we get to share, but because we also learn so much from the students themselves. Future lawyers and program managers explored the simple yet powerful question: Who are you? 

MGMP SMP, Kulon Progo

Deeper Learning and the 4 Cs with MGMP 🧠4️⃣✨
​- Teacher Training

June 10, 2025

We love working with public school teachers! This week, we facilitated a workshop with MGMP Kulon Progo on Deeper Learning and the 4 Cs, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Creativity. Public school teachers are the pillars of education, and we’re honored to support their work. We look forward to continuing to build partnerships and learning communities with MGMP groups across Java.

Universitas Esa Unggul, Jakarta

Teaching in English: Strategies for Lecturers 🎓💬🌏
- EMI for Lecturers​

June 3, 2025

🌟 Excited to launch our new program at Esa Unggul University:

Teaching in English – Strategies for University Lecturers 🎓✨ We kicked off our first session by exploring one of the most important moments of the semester: how to open the first class. What we say—and how we say it—sets the tone and builds trust, so it should be crafted with care. This 15-hour course is designed to support non-English lecturers in strengthening their English for instructional purposes while also exploring learner-centered teaching strategies relevant across disciplines.

Universitas Esa Unggul, Jakarta

Culture Shapes the Way We Speak and Listen 🌏🗣️👂
​- Cross-Cultural Communication for Students

April 26, 2025

Have you ever been confused by the way someone said something, even though they were speaking the same language? At Esa Unggul University, we facilitated a workshop on high-context and low-context cultures, exploring how communication is shaped not just by language, but by culture. High school and university students practiced and reflected on different scenarios, comparing communication styles in the U.S., Japan, and Indonesia.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Teaching is Like an Onion 🧅✨
​- Teacher Training

April 22, 2025

Why is teaching like an onion? In our workshop, hosted in partnership with LTC and FILBA at UMY, we explored this open-ended question. Teachers and pre-service teachers reflected on how teaching, like an onion, is layered and complex. Through a series of scaffolded activities, we demonstrated how learning becomes more meaningful with intentional layering. To close the session, participants worked in pairs to create two-voice poems.

SMPN 1 Karangmojo

Voice & Vision: Communicate with Purpose  🎤👁️🎯
​- Communication for Students

April 15-17, 2025

We brought our communication workshop, Voice & Vision: Communicate with Purpose, to MAN Temanggung, SMPN 1 Karangmojo, and MTs Afkaaruna Islamic School. These students already learn English from dedicated teachers, but with the curriculum constantly moving forward, it’s easy to skip over the basics. Sometimes, going back to the fundamentals is key to building real communication confidence. In our workshop, we focused on tone, body language, and pacing.

The Mangrove

Hello Yogyakarta! A New Chapter Begins 👋🌱✨

April 1, 2025
After years of traveling, we have established a base. The Mangrove Lab, alongside the Mangrove Cafe, will serve as a community space for professional development, both in formal and casual forms. We are excited for this new opportunity to lay deeper roots and create a more lasting impact.

The Mangrove is dedicated to every student I’ve had—past, present, and future.
In a world that can often feel dark, you’ve given me purpose.
May this space be a light for you, as you have been for me.