Chandra Limiarja Wins 2024 Map the System Canada Competition

May 31, 2024

Chandra Limiarja (Nat), a student at Humber International Graduate School, won first place in the 2024 Map the System Canada Competition for his project, "Breaking the Cycle of Hate: A Systems Analysis of Anti-LGBT Sentiment in Indonesia on May 27 at the Canadian National Map the System finals in Calgary. Map the System is a global competition led by the Skill Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at Oxford University. Nat competed against 183 student teams from post-secondary institutions across Canada. Now in its fifth year, Humber's local competition included 117 student teams from across Humber this year, including four international teams made up of Humber students and students from our Global Polytechnic Alliance partners, VIA University College in Denmark and Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand.

His research focused on the rise of anti-LGBTQ sentiment in Indonesia. His systems-thinking approach and dedication to the topic impressed the judges, earning him the top spot.

Nat's work investigates the socio-political and cultural factors contributing to anti-LGBTQ attitudes in Indonesia. With support from Map the System, he will further develop his research into practical, culturally responsive interventions to promote acceptance and inclusion.