Ida Shahira

Ida Shahira is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Solidariti Pendidikan, a youth-led organisation she co-founded shortly after SPM to empower students to speak up on the education issues that affect them. The organisation advocates for equitable access to quality education and student well-being, fostering a generation of young Malaysians who are informed, empathetic, and unafraid to lead change in their communities.

Under her leadership, Solidariti Pendidikan has launched impactful initiatives such as #DaruratBanjir, which mobilised over 120 volunteers and raised RM37,000 in education aid for students and schools affected by the 2021 floods. The organisation also runs StuCo (Student Council), a civic education and leadership programme that equips secondary school students with the tools to identify issues in their schools, advocate for change, and engage meaningfully with stakeholders. Solidariti Pendidikan also drives social media campaigns that raise awareness on students’ rights, mental health, and the need for education reform — amplifying young voices in national conversations.

Previously, Ida led Projek Anak Malaysia, a rural education initiative in Sabah, for two years and continues to serve as an advisor supporting its growth.

Currently pursuing a degree in Economics at Universiti Malaya, Ida is passionate about public policy, social justice, and youth empowerment, and aspires to build Solidariti Pendidikan into a sustainable, nationwide network of students and teachers championing a more equitable and human-centred education system.

To me, making an impact means paying forward the opportunities I’ve been given while creating space for others to grow and thrive. It’s about bringing people along the journey by learning, leading, and evolving together as a team and community. True impact, to me, comes from putting the community first and practising humility in service of something larger than myself.