Programs
Programs delivered and currently underway.
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Turning Opportunity Into Impact.
Guided by four interconnected Impact Pillars, we work hand in hand with communities and partners to turn opportunity into meaningful impact.
IMPACT IN NUMBERS
Impact that grows with communities
KBF programs connect education, economic empowerment, environment, and public policy with real community needs.
TEKAD Beneficiaries
Beneficiaries of the village economic empowerment program.
Capacity Building Sessions
Through the Eramet Beyond Scholarship.
Impact Pillars
Education, entrepreneurship, environment, and public policy.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Collaboration That Creates Real Impact
These are some of the programs delivered by Kitong Bisa Foundation together with government, corporations, institutions, and strategic partners.
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Economic Empowerment
TEKAD
The Transformasi Ekonomi Kampung Terpadu (TEKAD) program supports community empowerment and village economic development, particularly across Eastern Indonesia.
IMPACT
TEKAD supports income growth and community independence through local economic development, stronger business groups, improved market access, and financial services.
BENEFICIARIES / AREA
1,975 beneficiaries
02
Education
Eramet Beyond Scholarship
An undergraduate scholarship program supporting students from Maluku, Sulawesi, and Papua with education assistance and capacity development.
IMPACT
Through education support and 46 capacity-building sessions, scholars strengthen their English, project management, financial literacy, and leadership skills.
BENEFICIARIES / AREA
Maluku • Sulawesi • Papua
03
Public Policy
USAID Kolaborasi
A 2022–2027 program strengthening governance capacity and community participation in regional development across Papua.
IMPACT
The program strengthens local government, youth, and community capacity in development planning and Special Autonomy fund management while promoting more transparent and inclusive development.
BENEFICIARIES / AREA
Jayapura • Manokwari • Merauke
04
Education & Literacy
CSR Pertamina
A program focused on strengthening reading and writing literacy at KBLC Jayapura and Merauke.
IMPACT
The program provides training and mentoring for educators to strengthen literacy teaching and improve children’s reading and writing skills.
BENEFICIARIES / AREA
Jayapura • Merauke
05
Environment & Indigenous Communities
PERMATA
PERMATA supports community rights, livelihood innovation, and REDD+ in Indonesia through collaboration between Samdhana Institute and partners including Kitong Bisa Foundation.
IMPACT
The program strengthens indigenous and local community livelihoods through capacity building, locally based enterprises, and sustainable natural resource management while protecting local wisdom and the environment.
BENEFICIARIES / AREA
Merauke • Teluk Bintuni
FOUR IMPACT PILLARS
Four Pathways to Create Change
Every program is connected to four pillars that form the foundation of the Kitong Bisa movement.
Education
Nurturing character and strengthening youth skills through scholarships, digital literacy, and community learning centers.
Entrepreneurship
Supporting young innovators through business incubation, micro-grants, and mentoring to build sustainable enterprises.
Environment
Promoting conservation, sustainable practices, and community resilience in responding to environmental and climate challenges.
Public Policy
Developing youth leadership, encouraging civic participation, and strengthening community voices in decision-making.
KBLC Yapen
CREATE IMPACT TOGETHER
Let’s Create More Opportunities.
We welcome collaboration with companies, governments, institutions, and communities to create relevant, measurable, and sustainable programs.