Meet the Leaders of the 2019 Indonesia Grassroots Accelerator Program

Saniy is the co-founder of [E]thical, a platform that aspires to support ethical entrepreneurship in Indonesian youth. As a Public Relations graduate from Padjadjaran University, Indonesia, she has extended experiences in media relations, community engagement, as well as digital communications. She is passionate about being involved in projects tackling sustainability issues and has helped several social enterprises to amplify their impact through digital communication strategy at For Good. She is also one of the SEED’s Business Development Advisors for eco-inclusive enterprises in the region. In addition, she has been actively involved in several volunteering projects in the past, such as being an educator and facilitator for the National Alliance of Indonesia Plastic Bag Diet Movement and Enviro Challenge’s environmental competition.

Educating special needs youth in zero waste management and how to utilize recycled materials.

Collaborating between the international communities and local farmers to provide chemical-free rice to the community.

Conserving and managing coral reefs in East Java communities.

Studying and advocating for coral reef restoration in local Bali communities.

Empowering women with skills and tools to create ecologically resilient businesses.

Managing teacher’s professional programs so that young students learn to love nature and traditional culture.

Empowering community-based agriculture programs and supporting local farmers to adopt regenerative growing practices.

Raising awareness and educating communities about forest issues and plastic pollution.

Encouraging the public participation of young environmental-activists in conservation and advocacy.

Specializing in the education and assistance of indigenous Rimba people.

Organizing the production of ethical and sustainable rattan weavings by Dayak women.

Partnering with local recycling craftsmen and educating youth in ecology through her nonprofit.

Improving women’s rights and combating pollution by engaging with local leadership, government, and the media.

Conserving natural resources and protecting the rights of indigenous peoples in Wakatobi.

Educating children about waste management and founding organizations that focus on environmental restoration.

Teaching children and adults to live sustainably with nature through eco-activities.

Researching the level of women’s participation in managing social forestry and community practices that contribute to deforestation rates.

Working in grassroots development programs that empower women leaders in villages to protect the natural resources in Aceh.

Integrating permaculture, environmental studies, and healthy lifestyles into local schools’ curriculum.

Implementing sustainable farming practices and new technologies in grafting and agroforestry for cocoa farmers.

Creating initiatives that support Sumbanese communities to educate locals in practicing sustainable practices.

Working with local partners and grassroots movements to protect intact rainforests in Aceh and North-Sumatra.