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| About Yayasan IDEP Foundation |
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| Yayasan IDEP is an Indonesian non-profit foundation that was formally established in Bali, Indonesia in 1999, at the height of Indonesia’s economic crisis. IDEP’s objective was to respond to urgent needs for sustainable food production and resource management, while conveying the importance of environmental education for sustainable living.
Between 1999-2000 Yayasan IDEP successfully conducted several Permaculture Training of Trainer Courses, with the assistance of the some of the world’s most acclaimed Permaculture Trainers. IDEP facilitated the certification of over 200 people from throughout Indonesia. As the result of these courses, various Permaculture related projects have been initiated nation-wide.
After 2000, Yayasan IDEP applied the knowledge gained from feedback of original pilots to develop its own community based sustainable development pilot programs. It began testing innovative approaches to raising environmental awareness through public awareness media campaigns and curriculum development, while disseminating practical solutions to environmental, social and economic problems within local communities.
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| IDEP achieves its goals by: |
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Introducing sustainable living solutions for households, businesses, schools & communities
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Introducing innovative approaches to environmental education into local schools
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Working directly with local communities at the grass roots level to pilot test projects
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Developing models for micro credit cooperative programs
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Constructing working demonstrations of small-scale organic food production
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Constructing working demonstrations of appropriate technology for waste management and wastewater treatment
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Developing eco-literacy through community based development media & curriculums
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Sharing knowledge gained and media through local NGO networks
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Conducting media training & supporting local NGO partners with their programs
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Since the Bali Bombing tragedy in October 2002, the rapid decline of Bali’s economic stability has harshly brought home the reality of the un-sustainability of an economy primarily based on tourism. Yayasan IDEP is addressing increased requests for support from local communities to continue and expand its programs.
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| In 2001 IDEP launched a Community Based Crisis Response Program that will help local Indonesian communities to be more prepared for and to better manage disasters. |
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| At IDEP we are extremely grateful for the support we have received from our international and local advisors, overseas voluntary programs, volunteer support and financial assistance received from these and local supporters of our programs. Thank you, we could never have achieved so much without you. |
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