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Indonesia

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Indonesia is navigating rapid change across its vast archipelago, but lasting progress depends on stronger local leadership, trusted institutions, and shared stewardship of natural resources. 

We work with government, civil society, communities, women, and young people to strengthen governance, protect forests, expand opportunity, and support locally driven reform. In Indonesia, we draw on long-term trust and deep political understanding to connect national policy with community action—opening new pathways to more resilient institutions, sustainable livelihoods, and reform that can endure beyond political cycles. 

8,000+

Youth and marginalized community members reached

Communities expanded democratic resilience through civic engagement, governance participation, and leadership training.

100,000+

Micro-business owners equipped with digital skills

MSMEs gained digital fluency to grow livelihoods, expand opportunities, and grow local economies.

500+

Women community forest leaders supported

Women leaders managing social forestry areas and sustainable non-timber forest enterprises—protecting local forest ecosystems while generating community livelihoods.

10,800+

Let’s Read books available

The Let’s Read digital platform expanded mother tongue literacy in 62 languages and dialects, reaching millions of children and families across Indonesia.

Mama Ester, a woman champion of the BERDAYA program from Kampung Matara, Merauke, works with her husband to pull in a fishing net along the coast. Women like her take part in Sekolah Perempuan while developing coastal-based livelihoods for their families.
Mama Ester, a woman champion of the BERDAYA program from Kampung Matara, Merauke, works with her husband to pull in a fishing net along the coast. Women like her take part in Sekolah Perempuan while developing coastal-based livelihoods for their families.

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