Tifa Foundation is an organization that promotes the realization of an open society through cooperation on strategic issues with various civil society organizations in Indonesia, both at the national and local levels. Tifa Foundation was founded on December 8, 2000 by thirteen civil society figures namely Hadi Soesastro, Felia Salim, Daniel Dhakidae, Todung Mulya Lubis, Goenawan Mohammad, Bambang Widjodjanto, Tosca Santoso, Riefqi Muna, Debra Yatim, Lukas Luwarso, Budi Santoso, Chusnul Mariyah, and Smita Notosusanto.
Since its establishment, Tifa has continued to encourage the strengthening of the role of civil society in protecting the rights of minority and marginalized groups, expanding the right to expression and expression, advocating for the realization of free media, improving governance and transparency and accountability in the formulation and implementation of public policies, as well as a number of other programs that are in line with efforts to create an open society in Indonesia.
Thanks to its work, the Tifa Foundation has now become one of the actors in efforts to encourage the creation of an open society, including improving the quality of democracy and the fulfillment of human rights (HAM) in Indonesia.
Tifa Philosophy
The organization is named after Tifa, a drum-like instrument used by indigenous people in eastern Indonesia to call out to local people to participate in meetings and/or other traditional events. It is also used by indigenous people to spread messages of peace and harmony.
Vision
The Tifa Foundation has a vision of "The realization of an open society that serves diversity, equality and justice".
Tifa Foundation strategic program
- Synergize the efforts of Indonesian civil society to promote inclusive policies that respect human rights and provide access to justice for all citizens.
- Strengthen efforts to seek justice for Natural Resources and the Environment, especially for marginalized communities.
- Deepening innovation, democracy and social movements
- Transparency and accountability in the digital data ecosystem.