About Us

TIFA Foundation

is an organization that promotes the creation of an open society through collaboration on strategic issues with various civil society organizations in Indonesia, at both the national and local levels. The Tifa Foundation was established on December 8, 2000, by thirteen civil society leaders, namely:

Since its establishment, Tifa has consistently worked to strengthen the role of civil society in protecting the rights of minority and marginalized groups; expanding the rights to freedom of expression and opinion; advocating for a free press; improving governance; and promoting transparency and accountability in the formulation and implementation of public policy; as well as through a number of other programs aligned with efforts to foster an open society in Indonesia.

Thanks to its efforts, the Tifa Foundation has now become a key player in promoting an open society, including the improvement of democratic standards and the fulfillment of human rights in Indonesia.

PHILOSOPHY

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The organization’s name is derived from “Tifa,” a drum-like percussion instrument used by indigenous communities in eastern Indonesia to summon local residents to participate in gatherings and/or other traditional ceremonies. This instrument is also used by indigenous communities to spread messages of peace and harmony.

The Tifa Foundation’s vision is “To foster an open society that promotes diversity, equality, and justice.”

VISION

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MISSION

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Safeguarding a democratic environment that ensures civil liberties, including in the digital sphere, and the fulfillment of human rights.

Promoting good governance in the government sector, the corporate sector, and civil society organizations.

Strengthening civil society resources to foster knowledge-based synergy and participation in inclusive sustainable development.

Promoting efforts to protect community-managed areas and address climate change in an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable manner.

Enhancing constructive multistakeholder collaboration in the advancement of democracy and human rights, natural resource management, and climate change, as well as digital data governance.

Strategic Programs

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1. Increased transparency and accountability of state institutions, including local governments, in the process of formulating and implementing policies related to natural resource management, democracy, and digital initiatives, through the application of human rights principles.

2. The increasing openness of civic spaces, including in the digital sphere, where civil society can consolidate and build movements to expand the scope of advocacy and institutional resilience in the promotion of human rights.

3. The fulfillment of citizens’ rights in the governance of technology, data, and the digital public sphere.

4. The resistance and resilience of MAKL are growing stronger as they defend their living space against the expansion of extractive industries and the climate crisis.

5.a The establishment of transparency and accountability within civil society organizations in Indonesia.

5.b A sustainable Tifa with efficient operational mechanisms, robust infrastructure, and competent human resources.