SABUMI BARISAN Foundation
Yayasan Salingka Bumi Barisan
(SK Kemenkumham AHU-0015573.AH.01.04.Tahun 2026)
Our Identity
SABUMI Foundation is an independent grassroots NGO. We operate at the vital intersection of Eco-Justice, Territorial Justice, and Social Inclusivity. Our mission is to bridge local indigenous wisdom with global climate governance to ensure a sustainable future rooted in community land tenure defense.
Our Vision
“To realize a sustainable, just, and inclusive landscape across the Bukit Barisan ecosystem in Sumatra, where indigenous communities live sovereign over their living spaces in an independent, equitable, and sustainable manner.”
The Philosophy
Salingka (Local)
Derived from the Adat Salingka Nagari philosophy, it emphasizes our commitment to territorial sovereignty and communal law.
Bumi (Global)
Translating field-level data into macro-policy arguments, ensuring global climate investments prioritize local justice.
Barisan (Movement)
Represents the organized solidarity of grassroots movements, protecting the critical Bukit Barisan landscape.
Strategic Approaches
Bottom-Up & Grassroots
We act as facilitators, empowering communities to lead their own struggles.
Landscape Approach
Viewing ecosystems—from forests and rice fields to rivers and coasts—as one inseparable entity.
GEDSI & Matrilineal
Operating within the Minangkabau context, aligning women and men to build authentic social inclusion.
Nature-Based & ESG
Integrating traditional knowledge with modern science under high ESG standards.
Core Climate Programs
Organizational Structure
Board of Experts
Apriwan, S.Sos., M.A., Ph.D.
Board of Experts
Climate governance and REDD+ policy expert. Translating global climate regulations into tangible protections.
Dr. Virtuous Setyaka, S.IP., M.Si.
Board of Experts
Global political economy academic and cooperative movement initiator. Strengthening ideological base.
Board of Supervisors
Muhammad Farhan, S.IP
Board of Supervisors
Agrarian justice researcher overseeing foundation governance to align with food security and circular economy agendas.
Hidayatul Fajri, S.IP
Board of Supervisors
Overseeing institutional integrity and ensuring tactical maneuvers align with Adat Salingka Nagari philosophy.
Executive Board
MHD. Abdul Afwan, S.IP
Executive Director
Commanding operations. Bridging the gap between global climate governance and defense of indigenous living spaces.
Dhita Noviana, S.IP
Secretary
Orchestrating institutional bureaucracy. Ensuring administrative maneuvers and legal compliance operate transparently.
Khoirunnismah
Treasurer
Guarding financial accountability. Managing funding circulation to ensure maximum support for field advocacy.
Divisions
Deandra Alvito Pasha, S.IP
Program & Advocacy
Spearheading field mobilization and designing direct program interventions with affected communities.
Thoriq Giffan Aditya, S.IP
Ecological Research
Extracting data into advocacy ammunition. Focusing on climate adaptation policy reviews and social forestry.
Irmanita Safitri, S.IP
Ecological Research
Environmental policy analyst. Transforming geopolitical data into strategic reports to combat ecological injustice.
Muthmainnah Nur Afifah, S.IP
Ecological Research
Safeguarding spatial mapping and community ecological research backed by indisputable empirical field data.
Tri Agustina Saputri, S.IP
Ecological Research
Field researcher focusing on environmental crisis mitigation and building alternative nature protection policies.
Revina Salsabila Putri, S.IP
Public Comm.
Architect of digital campaigns and visual narratives. Expanding the reach of eco-justice and GEDSI issues.
Lingga Prasetyo, S.IP
Public Comm.
Converting fieldwork findings into mass communication ammunition. Managing visual archives and alternative media.