Improving Lives Through Education

Who we are

Tanoto Foundation is an independent philanthropic organisation founded in 1981 by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto based on the belief that every person should have the opportunity to realise his or her full potential. Tanoto Foundation programmes stem from the belief that quality education accelerates equal opportunity.

What we do

Tanoto Foundation harnesses the transformative power of education to realize people’s full potential and to improve lives.

Our goals

Significantly reduce stunting in Indonesia
Contribute to the reduction of the stunting rate in Indonesia to below 20% by 2030

Elevate Indonesia’s global ranking in education
Help Indonesia become one of the five most improved countries in the OECD (PISA) ranking system by 2030

Accelerate discovery and application of Asia-relevant medical interventions
Catalyse preventive and integrative medical research efforts into Asian prevalent diseases

Create strong leaders
Support the development of a community of leaders who are making a positive impact on society

Indonesia Flagship Programs

Early Childhood Education and Development

Tanoto Foundation invests in human resource development by contributing to the prevention of stunting and strengthen parenting capacity for the school readiness of early childhood generation.

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Basic Education

Enhancing education ecosystems through capacity building initiatives

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Higher Education

Developing a generation of role models and potential leaders

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