Education and Research
Critical education and evidence-based research to strengthen communities' knowledge and capacity.
For Social Justice and a Sustainable Environment
Through education, research and policy advocacy, Teraju Foundation works for change that serves communities affected by extractive industries.
Teraju Foundation grew out of concern for Indigenous peoples, farmers, workers and women's groups, who so often bear the greatest costs of development.
Through education, research and advocacy, we work towards a fairer, more sustainable future in which communities shape their own development.
Agus Sutomo
Director, Teraju Foundation
- Sustainability
- Social justice
- Standing with communities
6+Years of Making a Difference
For Social Justice and Environmental Protection
Teraju Foundation was established in response to the challenges facing Indigenous peoples, farmers, workers and women's groups as extractive industries expand.
Social inequality, environmental damage and limited access to fair public policy prompted us to take an active role in bringing about change.
Learn moreOur Focus and Approach
We work alongside communities through participatory, research-informed approaches that support lasting change. Communities lead the process, with programmes developed and delivered in collaboration with a range of stakeholders.
Advocacy for Justice
Advancing fair, inclusive public policies that put communities' interests first.
Participation and Collaboration
Putting communities at the heart of change through collaboration across sectors.
Sustainability
Working for equitable environmental governance and environmental protection.
Publications and Articles
Research, policy analysis and educational writing that support our advocacy and public education work.
Behind Every Bunch of Fresh Palm Fruit
Behind every fresh fruit bunch is the work of women facing fertiliser targets, health risks and the hopes they carry for their families.
The Workers Who Sustain State Revenues Face Forced Labour: A Shadow over 81 Years of Independence
RSPO, NDPE and FPIC: International Standards Applied Selectively Principle 6 of the RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) explicitly states: ‘Respect Workers’ Rights and Conditions’—respecting workers’…
Disaster Risk Assessment in Indonesia’s Spatial Planning System: A Critical Analysis of Regulatory and Structural Failures in West Kalimantan
Since Law No. 24 of 2007 on Disaster Management came into force, Disaster Risk Assessment (KRB) has been established as a fundamental instrument in Indonesia’s spatial…
After the Smoke Clears: The State’s Non-Negotiable Responsibilities to Fire Survivors
The Indonesian government must recognise that people affected by fires, particularly children, have legally enforceable rights, rather than merely depending on the state’s goodwill. Under the…
The Land That Has Run Out of Tears
Fire does not announce its arrival. It slips quietly through cracks in drying peat, waits for the wind and then roars. In West Kalimantan, September 2026…
Mangrove Landscapes on the Coast of West Kalimantan: Bengkayang and Sambas Regencies and Singkawang City
Mangrove ecosystems are among the most important natural defences for coastal areas. In West Kalimantan, mangrove forests not only protect shorelines from erosion: they also store…