The Tunggadewi Foundation began when a group of Indonesian women who were concerned about the socioeconomic problems arising in the underprivileged community, such as the high levels of dropout resulting from poverty, the low level of student participation in educational institutions, underage child labors, unhealthy living environment for child development, as well as high mother and infant death rate. These problems not only government tasks, but also our responsibilities together for nation's future; therefore, participation and support from people at large is needed. These and other factors combined to cause us to roll up our sleeves and apply ourselves to try to relieve these underprivileged people of their burdens by establishing the Tunggadewi Foundation in 2009 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The name Tunggadewi was taken from a queen who reigned during the period of the Majapahit Kingdom and was known for the way in which her wisdom and justice brought prosperity and well being to her people. In choosing this name it is hoped that the Tunggadewi Foundation will be able to become a social organization capable of bringing wellbeing to the people on a wide scale by focusing on empowering women and enhancing children's wellbeing.

We therefore invite you to participate with us in the Tunggadewi Foundation in order to create a better future for the people of Indonesia. In whatever way you can provide assistance whether it is intellectual, moral or material input will be of profound worth for these needy people. In closing we extend our appreciation for any help you can give us in order to help others.

Wassalamualaikum wr.wb.

Best Wishes,


Annisa Pohan
Co-Founder of Tunggadewi Foundation