Kitabisa and Bakti Barito Foundation have announced a strategic partnership in Jakarta to establish an endowment fund targeting more than Rp13 billion in social investment. The initiative, unveiled on 24 April 2026, is designed to strengthen climate education in Indonesia through the expansion of the “Green Guardians” programme, which aims to equip students with practical knowledge and skills to address climate change challenges.
As part of the collaboration, Bakti Barito Foundation will match public donations to double their impact, while Kitabisa will contribute additional funding and leverage its digital platform to broaden outreach. The partnership combines Kitabisa’s crowdfunding reach with Bakti Barito Foundation’s structured educational approach to build a sustainable ecosystem for climate learning in schools across the country.
The programme is built on a blended finance model using a Productive Waqf structure, where a portion of funds is reinvested to ensure long-term sustainability. According to Kitabisa Chairman Muhammad Alfatih Timur, the model is designed to maximise the impact of every contribution while creating a self-sustaining funding system for future generations.
Bakti Barito Foundation Director Dian A. Purbasari noted that the initiative builds on its ongoing support for Indonesia’s Adiwiyata environmental school programme, adding that the partnership represents the first large-scale blended finance effort dedicated specifically to climate education. The programme is also open to wider participation from corporate and philanthropic partners.
The initiative focuses on three main areas: training teachers in climate-related topics such as energy efficiency and biodiversity, supporting schools in achieving Adiwiyata status through behavioural and environmental improvements, and upgrading school infrastructure to create healthier and more climate-resilient learning environments. An expert from Indonesia’s Environment Ministry also welcomed the initiative, highlighting its alignment with national efforts to strengthen environmental education and youth preparedness.
Over the next five years, 70% of the funding will directly support implementation across 222 schools, while 30% will be allocated to the endowment fund to ensure long-term continuity. Through this model, the partnership aims to scale climate education and build a generation of environmentally conscious students prepared for future climate challenges.
