Ami Oktari

Ami was born in a small village in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province. This diverse region, which includes volcanic mountains, plains, tropical forests, and offshore archipelagos, is where Ami discovered her passion for nature and outdoor activities. The Minangkabau ethnic group is the world’s largest matrilineal society, indigenous to the highlands of West Sumatra. Ami wishes to share a piece of her culture with others.

Ami has been facilitating outdoor educational experiences since 2014. She has participated in a variety of programmes in Indonesia, and in recent years she has worked for a number of companies in different countries including Thailand and Malaysia. During that time she has served as a liaison between local communities and international students, assisting them in a better understanding and appreciation for culture, biodiversity and sustainability.

She is also a graduate of a midwife academic programme, and although she is no longer working professionally as a midwife, she maintains her enthusiasm by volunteering as a medical officer in small clinics in her village during her spare time. With her interest in medicine and outdoor activities, she also obtained a certification in wilderness medicine.

Her desire to see the world led her to travel and witness the beauty and different perspectives of culture, humanity, and nature. This inspires her to facilitate the learning journey of the participants to explore their limits, boundaries, and inner selves alongside nature and all of its mystical and beautiful aspects.