Impact Grant Program, Empowering Youth to Build Positive Peace
Indika Foundation strengthens Indonesia’s future by empowering youth through a collaborative ecosystem designed to build positive peace. Through the Impact Grant Program, 50 youth-led civil society organizations across the country receive structured training, mentoring, and funding to grow professionally, expand their networks, and create meaningful spaces for youth participation. Now running for seven consecutive years, the program has reached thousands of beneficiaries and demonstrated strong social value.
Implemented over 15 months, the program is designed using a clear and measurable framework. It aims to strengthen 50 civil society organizations so they can empower more than 6,000 young people through peace education, critical thinking, and socio-emotional literacy. From the initial cohort, 19 high-performing organizations advance to full program implementation, scaling their reach and impact nationwide.
The program demonstrates measurable behavioral and capacity outcomes. Post-program assessments show that 95% of youth participants improved their critical thinking skills, while 84% enhanced their socio-emotional competencies. More than 70% of participants became active peace agents within their communities, translating knowledge into action. The program’s Net Promoter Score of 9.5 out of 10 reflects strong participant satisfaction and trust. Importantly, the SROI of 1:4.49 indicates that every 1 Rupiah invested generates 4.49 Rupiah in social value, underscoring both effectiveness and accountability.
What differentiates the Impact Grant Program is its integrated and non-transactional approach. The journey begins with an intensive bootcamp focused on program design, organizational management, and peacebuilding methodologies. This is followed by ongoing mentoring that provides technical guidance and leadership development tailored to each organization’s context. Participants then implement mini-projects and real community actions with financial and technical support, ensuring that learning translates into measurable outcomes.
The program operates under a gotong royong model, emphasizing long-term partnership rather than short-term funding. By fostering collaboration, mutual trust, and sustained engagement, Indika Foundation builds institutional resilience among youth-led organizations while nurturing a generation of young peacebuilders capable of driving inclusive and constructive changes.
Through this ecosystem-based approach, the Impact Grant Program not only strengthens youth organizations but also advances Indonesia’s social cohesion—demonstrating that sustainable impact begins with empowered young leaders.
