Regional
As full-fledged and independent local NGO the Foundation works across Southeast Asia to support and empower vulnerable and marginalized groups and individuals–including women, girls, people with disabilities, sexual and gender minority groups, indigenous communities, youth, and elderly people—to claim their rights and hold governments
and other powerholders to account.
We work on the three main areas of Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI), Civic Rights in the Digital Age and Climate Justice. Our programs currently focus mainly on Indonesia, Philippines, Timor-Leste and Myanmar.
Indonesia
Humanis, a Jakarta-based regional non-governmental entity, has a rich history in Indonesia. It was initially established as Hivos in 2004 and later evolved into Humanis in 2021. Since then, we have been working tirelessly across every corner of Indonesia, striving to create more inclusive and just societies.
Humanis, a national foundation headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, is registered under the Decree of the Minister of Justice and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia. This official recognition solidifies our legal status and underscores our unwavering commitment to our mission.
The Philippines
We operate in the Philippines to ensure that gender-diverse individuals and communities can strive and have equal opportunity for all. We work across the Philippines to ensure everyone can enjoy their rights and realize their full potential regardless of their identity. Amplifying the voices of local communities, we aspire to be a part of civil society to advance the rights of the most impacted communities and exercise their rights. In the Philippines, we have been operating since 2017 through Voice and the Free to Be Me program.
Timor-Leste
In Timor-Leste, Humanis has a strong and enduring history of advocating for a better society with a focus on gender-responsivity. We champion safe spaces for women and gender-diverse individuals, a cause that has been recognized by the government of Timor-Leste. Our role in the CSG-TL program is to empower local civil societies and communities, fostering an environment where female-led organizations can advance women’s rights and combat gender-based violence for gender justice.
Vietnam
In Vietnam, we fight for affordable energy in rural areas. We explore how customer-owned energy appliances can be integrated into the energy grid with the aim of improving profitability, amplifying grid performance, and maximizing the use of renewables. Village Energy’s platform will ensure real-time monitoring and automation of appliances in a way that is both easy and affordable. As Indonesia and Vietnam pivot towards a sustainable shift from fossil fuels, such initiatives stand at the forefront of this green energy transition. In Vietnam, we operate through the Village Energy program.
Myanmar
In Myanmar, we fight for climate justice for all. In 2014, Myanmar established two plans to raise the electrification rate from 30 to 100 percent by 2030. The first, the National Electrification Plan (NEP), is supported by World Bank IDA, and the second, the National Electricity JICA supports the National Energy Master Plan (NEMP). Both plans focus on extending the centralized grid. Yet, places where the central grid exists are marked by power cuts and unaffordable connection fees for rural customers. With this opportunity, Humanis embarked on its journey for accessible and affordable resources for all!
