Yayasan Titian Masa Depan, also known as Titian Foundation, was established by Lily Kasoem in 2006. She was the catalyst behind the project to rebuild Lamreh Village in Aceh that was destroyed by 2004 tsunami. Titian is a professionally managed voluntary organisation that focuses on helping the less fortunate Indonesians through the improvement of their education, knowledge and skills. Partnering with NGO’s governments, multinationals and local companies, Titian provides long-term sustainable support in communities which have been struck by poverty, disaster or conflict. Its involvement is to provide the tools for ongoing stability and self sufficiency.
In 2007, Titian Foundation rebuilt two schools in Bayat, Central Java which were devastated by the Jogja Earthquake. Titian Foundation is governed by a Board of Officers on pro bono basis. Numerous professional volunteers also lend their minds to develop and run various projects. All projects are funded by donation from companies and individuals. It is the mandate of The Foundation that 100% of donations received go directly to the projects.
How We Started
The Titian Foundation was established by Lily Kasoem in 2006. as project manager for Soroptimist International, Lily was the driving force to rebuild Lamreh, a village in Aceh that was devastated by the 2004 tsunami. Although she initially went to Aceh to see how she could lend a helping hand after the tsunami, she discovered how much she enjoyed working in the field. She also experienced first hand the advantages of being with smaller organization because it allowed for quick decision making and minimized bureaucracy during project where time was of the essence.
When the earthquake hit Central Java in 2006, Lily realized that she had another opportunity to help. She started The Titian Foundation with an objective to help people – especially during times of disaster or emergency – to strengthen their livelihoods in a sustainable way.
Titian is governed by a Board of Officers that runs its operations on a pro bono basis. Titian’s charter also stipulates that 100% of donations received go directly fund the various project.
Our Mission
Partnering with NGO’s, governments, multinationals and local companies, Titian provides long-term, sustainable support in communities which have been struck by disaster or conflict. Our involvement is to provide the tools for ongoing stability and self sufficiency through:
- Construction of schools, libraries and community learning centres
- Supply of school equipment and books
- Adult skill and education programmes
- Promotion of sustainable micro economics
- Computer literacy programmes through ICDL (International Computer Driving License) program
- IT networking among different schools in and outside of Indonesia
Our Vision
To improve the education, knowledge and skills of Indonesians in order to empower, bring confidence and ensuing growth of people and their heritage.
Board Members
BOARD OF PATRONS
Roosniati Salihin – Chairperson of the Board of Patrons
Roos is a remarkable business woman and a Deputy President at PT. PaninBank Tbk., a big five Indonesia’s non-state bank that was the first Indonesian bank to Go Public. As well as Lily, she was listed within the top 99 most influential women in Indonesia by Globe Asia. Roos was a 1969′s graduate of University of California, Los Angeles.
Nick Cashmore – Member of the Board of Patrons
Nick Cashmore is CLSA’s Country Head for Indonesia, and has spent the past 14 years in Asia’s capital markets in Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. CLSA is Asia’s largest independent stockbroker, based in Hong Kong. Nick joined the group in 1999, and has been a top three ranked analyst for much of the past decade. Prior to joining the sell side, Nick was a financial journalist for Asiamoney and a credit analyst for Dun & Bradstreet. Nick graduated with a finance degree from the University of Waikato, New Zealand.
Bob Yanuar – Member of the Board of Patrons
Bob is a partner of Nusantara Capital (NC) a financial investment and advisory company based in Jakarta. He started his career with Arthur Young (currently Ernst & Young) in Jakarta and Toronto. Prior to becoming a partner at NC, Bob was a senior finance manager of a US based oil company with operation in Indonesia, and a managing director of an Indonesian investment company. Bob was a 1995 Sloan Fellow at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business.
Prof. Drs. Djamaludin Ancok, PhD. – Member of the Board of Patrons
Faculty Member of Master of Management Program and Faculty Member of Department of Psychology, Gadjah Mada University, Member of Board of Trustees, Gadjah Mada University and specialized for teaching and researching in social psychology, cross-cultural management, leadership and innovation, organizational behavior, organizational change and development, and strategic leadership. Many International awards have been accomplished. He also became a paper presenter in several of International conferences and published numerous of interesting books, journals and articles to the world of science.
Mark Grudzinski – Member of the Board of Patrons
Following a career in marketing and market research in the UK working for clients like AT&T, Qantas, Emirates and Hilton Hotels, Mark moved to Asia in 1997 and set up Purple Strategic Insight. Purple is an independent strategic branding consultancy based in Singapore and Jakarta with clients across the region. The company currently focuses on both strategic positioning and brand internalisation projects. Mark is a regular contributor at branding conferences in the region.
BOARD OF OFFICERS
Lily Kasoem – Founder and Director/CEO
Lily is the founder and former CEO of PT Lily Kasoem Optikal, a chain of retail optical stores in Indonesia. Lily is a member of Soroptimist International, a worldwide organization for professional women working through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women. Lily is a recipient of the Sammy Humanitarian Award from the Pinch Reunion, USA.
Ira Kasoem – Secretary
With a business degree in marketing form the University of Indonesia, Ira spent 8 years managing the retail operation at PT Lily Kasoem Optikal. Now, she runs her own business in food services and retail operation.
Ludiawati Gunawan – Treasurer
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DR. Neila Ramdhani, MA, MEd – TQI Program, University of Gajah Mada
Any Aryani, SH, LLM – Lawyer
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERS
Elly Julia Basri – CLC Program, PPM Faculty Member
Astuti Widianingsih – Senior Management Consultant, PPM
Ratna Amatsarie Tunarno – Publicist/ Public Relations, Naturatama
Prof. Chitaru Kawasaki – Save Putaran Miring Society
Amanda Drosten – Editor
Strategic Planning
Titian aims to fulfill its mission by :
- Establishing networks with national and international organizations, among others: Companies with CSR Programmes, Donor Institutions, Educational Institutions, Non-profit Institutions, Related Government Bodies, Professional Volunteers and Community Leaders.
- Facilitating the society empowerment through education. Included in the strategy are: To build education facilities and infrastructures (school building, library, sport hall), to develop and to empower and implement Education and Learning Programmes, to develop Community Learning Centres.
- Boosting society generated income through Entrepreneurship Training Programmes, workshop Facilities and Micro Financing Assistance.