In October 2024, Planet Indonesia hosted the virtual Connect Summit.
This inaugural event was a unique opportunity for funders to connect directly with some of the incredible local partners we collaborate with across Indonesia. Four outstanding organizations presented their frontline work in community conservation spanning from the West to East Indonesia.
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JARI Foundation
Hani Nusantari
JARI works alongside coastal communities in Lombok to ensure sustainable marine resource management and protect critical coastal ecosystems.
Location: Lombok, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT)
Total Beneficiaries: 5,577 people
Number of Villages Supported: 7 villages
Community Groups Supported: 11 groups
Total Managed Area: 20,894.46 hectares
AKAR Global Inisiatif
Pramasti Ayu Kusdinar
AKAR Global Inisiatif collaborates with local communities in Bengkulu to enhance the management of natural resources, ensuring sustainable livelihoods and long-term environmental stewardship.
Location: Bengkulu Province
Total Beneficiaries: 134,700 people
Number of Villages Supported: 49 villages
Community Groups Supported: 95 groups
Total Managed Area: 59,905 hectares
Juang Advokasi Pengelolaan SDA (Japesda)
Sri Dewi Jayanti Biahimo
Japesda works with local communities in Gorontalo to manage their natural resources sustainably, ensuring the protection of key ecosystems while enhancing local livelihoods.
Location: Gorontalo
Total Beneficiaries: 111,679 people
Number of Villages Supported: 48 villages
Community Groups Supported: 59 groups
Total Managed Area: 329,483 hectares
Yayasan Tananua Flores (YTNF)
Heribertus Se
YTNF partners with communities in Flores to promote sustainable agricultural practices and resource management, supporting food security and ecological preservation.
Location: Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTB)
Total Beneficiaries: 24,526 people
Number of Villages Supported: 29 villages
Community Groups Supported: 139 groups
Total Managed Area: 29,127 hectares
