Shaping Our Future | Pijar Foundation
Impact Stories | Sayur Sleman Future Skills
Angan dari Penjuru Angin Indonesia: Perjuangan Mencari Ilmu Desi Anitasari
Cerita Inspiratif Peserta Future Skills
Pijar Foundation in Numbers
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YEAR
1
INDIVIDUAL FROM 6 NATIONALITIES ENGAGED
62990
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STARTUP
ACCELERATOR
13
79990
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TOTAL SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS
*ALL PROGRAMS
18
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PUBLICATIONS
7
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SDS's COVERED
1495
PARTNERS
27
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PROJECTS
845
MEDIA COVERAGES
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GRASSROOT COMMUNITIES GRANTEES
25
MENTORS & SPEAKERS
295
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Story Impact:
Pijar Foundation’s Journey Towards a Brighter Indonesia
In the heart of Indonesia, where the vibrant pulse of a rich culture meets the challenges of a rapidly changing world, the Pijar Foundation stands as a beacon of hope and innovation. Their story is one of resilience, passion, and a relentless drive to shape a prosperous future for the nation and beyond.
Did you know that many people in Indonesia lack equal access to education, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities due to inefficient and convoluted policies? Rather than being dissapointed with the situations, Pijar Foundation is dedicated to make a change by focusing on catalyzing three key areas: talent development, innovation and entrepreneurship, and innovative public policy. Since 2021, we have worked with strategic players who influence economics, policy-making, and innovation. Below are few individuals driving these changes
Voices of Impact:
Testimonials from Our Programs
“Through Future Skills, I gained important learning regarding business development and how to create a sustainable impact. Future Skills also opened up the opportunity for me to network with experts and role models that I had been looking for. I already benefitted from Future Skills, now it is your turn.”
Janu Muhammad
Founder of Sayur Sleman, Student - Future Skills for University and Grant Recipient - Social Future Lab
"Future Skills class includes practical sessions, not just theory, so I can immediately apply the knowledge I gain. For example, in the Future Skills class with Shopee, I learned how to operate the Shopee application. Then in the DNVB class, since I don’t know much about the content creation world because I study law, I gained new insights from this class."
Zelyka
Owner of Zebillaa, Student - Future Skills for University
I used to feel that my public speaking wasn't very good because I often mixed Indonesian with Javanese. Through the Future Skills class with LPK Geti, I learned how to improve my public speaking. In addition, in this class, I also got to know about UI/UX and entrepreneurship programs. I hope that Future Skills will be better known to all Indonesian people who, like me, have not been able to receive higher education.
Desi Anitasari
Employee at Building Materials Store in Pasuruan Regency, Student - Future Skills for University and DBS Berpijar
GLOBAL FUTURE X
FUTURE SKILLS
"The existence of a multisectoral platform such as this GFF opened my mind about food security especially the role of KLHK, how it is implemented in the field, and how other sectors play a role. At the end of the residency, we agreed on a joint collaborative action plan to realize food security in Indonesia."
Dr. Rina Kristanti
Project Coordinator at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Fellow – Global Future Fellows: Advancing Food Security amid Global
Tensions
“With the GFF, we further increase our collaboration. Not only among ministries but also externally, with young people who started to learn about the energy transition.”
Guntur
Policy Analyst at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Fellow – Global Future Fellows: Safeguarding Indonesia’s Energy Transition
"Hopefully, GFX could become an ecosystem of policies that are targeted and beneficial to farmers at the grassroots level.”
Brili Agung
Young Farmer from Banyumas, Youth Champion (Teman Muda) – Townhall Muda: Banyumas
FUTURE LESTARI
“I believe every transformation needs chain breakers—especially when it comes to cost. Through Future Lestari at IndoBisa, I found the support and community needed to offer affordable digital solutions that empower SMEs and sustain the digital ecosystem.”
M Rhesa Gemadipada
CEO at Koneksi Group, Innovator – IndoBisa 2023
“At DISTP UI, we merge innovation with entrepreneurship, supporting startups across disciplines. Our collaboration with Future Lestari has helped us mentor young innovators, ensuring their growth is aligned with sustainability. For us, it’s always ‘today or never’ in creating real impact.”
Ahmad Gamal, Ph.D.
Director of the Inovation dan Science Techno Park Directorate at Universitas Indonesia, Collaborator – Lestari Innovation Hub
“My journey began during the pandemic when seaweed became a lifeline for Nusa Lembongan. Through the Future Lestari program, I learned that sustainability must go hand in hand with market viability. Today, Ijo stands as a sustainable innovation that transforms seaweed into eco-friendly products while uplifting local livelihoods.”
Rahadiyan Dewangga
CEO at Ijo, Innovator – Venture Factory For Scholars 2023
FUTURIST HUB
“The importance of collaboration in shaping Indonesia’s future is highlighted through the Futurist Summit and Pijar Foundation. Collaboration to empower youth in Eastern Indonesia to address unemployment and poverty is the next goal. The issuance of policy recommendations is anticipated to guide political leaders, ensuring the integration of youth aspirations into the nation’s future direction.”
Billy Mambrasar
Chair of the Board of Trustees, Yayasan Kitong Bisa, Special Staff to the President of the Republic of Indonesia (2019–2024)
“The Futurist Summit is fascinating and out of the box, offering new experiences and futuristic designs. With Pijar Foundation’s support, our work at Kedaireka has become more relevant and inspiring. Collaboration with Pijar Foundation is key, providing support and opportunities”
Mahir Bayasut
Chairman of the Project Management Office of Kedaireka, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology
“Through The Futurist Summit 2023, we can collectively advance Indonesia towards the 2045 target. Collaborating with Pijar Foundation can strengthen our joint efforts in building education in Indonesia, especially in developing their soft and hard skills.”
Rinaldi Nur Ibrahim
Content Creator and Founder of
Youth Ranger Indonesia
