WHO WE ARE?

Tay Juhana Foundation (TJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promote the advocacy of cultivation of suboptimal lands into productive lands, through the most environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable manner.

Our work is based on the prevalence of food insecurity and undernourishment regionally and globally. It is largely exacerbated by climate-related shocks, social conflict and violence, and other challenges caused by economic slowdowns.

Legally established in 2013 and actively operated since 2017, TJF is now ready to be an agent of change for the mentioned causes. We welcome any collaboration from both local and international communities. Together, we can contribute more through various research, technology, and community development projects within he area of sustainable agriculture in suboptimal lands. Our aspiration is to improve food security while combatting the adverse effects of climate change and building self-sufficient communities.

Our approach is adaptive and philanthropic while being critical and constructive. We are willing to provide all resources we have for the greater good and are dedicated to utilize all available tools for the greatest possible impact. We work with a sense of urgency and commit to see problems from multiple perspectives. These values motivate us to produce high-quality result and encourage everyone to do the same in their own capacity.

Providing Food for Humanity through Sustainable Suboptimal Land Cultivation

OUR VISION

An ensured food security for humanity and the achievement of relevant Sustainable Development Goals through environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable agriculture system of suboptimal wetland, lowland, and flatland.

OUR MISSION

In order to achieve our vision, we are committed to:

Conducting Research

Catalyze research and development to advance sustainable agricultural innovation on suboptimal wetland, lowland, and flatland.

Consulting

Provide consultancy for independent and collaborative works on sustainable agriculture practices.

Educating

Educate stakeholders on effective water management systems in wetland agriculture.

Advocating

Facilitate advocacy for food resilience through relevant policy recommendations.

OUR VALUES

As the basis of our organizational drive in achieving tangible results through longstanding commitment, we have set the following core values. These core values are not mere platitudes; they are deeply instilled within all who represent our organization and responsibly manifested by them at all levels of our work.

Respect

We maintain our deep respect towards people and Mother Nature. We realize that the success of our mission depends largely on the active involvement of local people, partners, and all other stakeholders. It always becomes the utmost importance for us to demonstrate awareness and sensitivity towards local cultures, values, and traditions.

Evidence-based

Our work is based on the best available science and we are committed to continuously conduct the soundest scientific researches. We strive to be expert in our field and persevere to constantly be able to deliver impactful, evidence-based solutions.

Innovation

We strongly value creative ideas and are committed to push boundaries to provide new, effective solutions to handle potential challenges coming our way. We encourage innovative experimentation with new approaches and commit to share the results to the world.

Inclusiveness

We believe in the importance of the diversity of views and perspectives in our work, as well as the inclusion of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultures in our organization. We encourage inclusive dialogue so that everyone has the opportunity to offer their viewpoint at the table.

Collaboration

In resolving the global, interdisciplinary issues, we are open for collaboration with all layers of society that share mutual interest and earn the trust by being competent and constantly building rapport with them.

Sustainability

We put the balance of all sustainability pillars as our utmost priority. Our work must be implemented through the most environmentally, economically, and socially sensitive manners in order to produce tangible, long-lasting benefits for both the ecosystem and the people.

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MEET OUR TEAM

We work in a vibrant environment with a diverse, dynamic group. Meet our small team with a big dream below.

Tay Juhana

Founder

Our foundation was named after the Founding Father of  Sambu Group, the late Mr Tay Juhana. In 1967, The Singaporean-born founder ventured to Indonesia’s Jambi Province and planted his heart and soul to build an effort that is both innovative and socially inclusive. He later decided to adopt Indonesian citizenship and dedicated the rest of his life to his business and his people.

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