Reeformers, an environmental organization founded by two young brothers, Rafael and Ryan Angouw, continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to saving the oceans. Now entering its fourth year since its establishment in December 2021, this grassroots movement is expanding its influence among youth, particularly in preserving coral reefs in the waters of North Sulawesi.
Coinciding with World Oceans Day on June 8, 2025, Reeformers once again captured public attention through concrete actions. Led by 14-year-old junior high school student Ryan Winston Angouw, who also serves as the organization’s Co-Founder, Reeformers successfully rallied various communities to contribute to marine conservation.
The latest initiative came from the fan club of South Korean actor Byeon Woo Seok, @byeonwooseok.id, which adopted 300 coral fragments to celebrate the ninth anniversary of the actor’s debut. With this addition, the total number of corals planted by Reeformers has reached 3,000.
“We want to show that no matter how small the steps we take, when done together, the impact can be enormous,” said Ryan.
Previously, the fan club of actor Choi Jin Hyuk, @realjinhyuk_id, also took part by adopting 60 corals at the beginning of 2025.
Now a 9th-grade student, Ryan continues to expand the scope of Reeformers’ environmental initiatives. In February 2025, he became the youngest delegate at the 12th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) in Bangkok, Thailand.
“I learned that the voices of young people have a place in international forums, and we shouldn’t be afraid to speak up and take action,” said Ryan.
Reeformers is also collaborating with schools through its Extended Study program, where students are given the opportunity to learn firsthand in Bunaken and participate in coral planting alongside the Reeformers team.
Beyond North Sulawesi, Reeformers has also partnered with the Laut Indah Service Club from Jakarta Intercultural School. This program resulted in the adoption and planting of 50 coral fragments in Malalayang Beach.
“We want to prove that young people can be agents of change—not only in their own communities but also at the national and international levels,” Ryan emphasized.
Through these tangible actions, Reeformers continues to prove that youth-led movements can become a driving force for environmental change. Ryan and his team hope that more communities, schools, and youth groups will be inspired to join in the effort to protect the ocean for a more sustainable future.