Telunas Foundation
Impacting Indonesia for a better tomorrow.
20 Years of Impact
Building a Future Worth Protecting
For 20 years, Telunas Resorts and the Telunas Foundation has supported meaningful programs that focus on long-term community development and education for the islands surrounding us. We provide scholarships for local students, support teacher training programs, improve access to quality education, and launch youth development initiatives. Each of these efforts reflects our commitment to sustainable, community-led impact.
Independent findings - SMU Lien Centre for Social Innovation, 2025
89.7%
of employees reported improved life satisfaction after joining Telunas
65.8%
improved quality of life across all four WHO domains
4/4
WHO quality-of-life domains now surpass Indonesia's national average
Findings from a peer-reviewed impact assessment by the Lien Centre for Social Innovation, Singapore Management University (ISBN 978-981-94-5245-3, © 2025). Based on a survey of 80 local employees using validated psychological instruments (SWLS, WHOQOL-BREF, FQOLS-2006).
Our Programs
What We Do
50,000+
Mangroves Planted
Since our founding, the Telunas Foundation has planted more than 50,000 mangroves across the islands surrounding us. Mangroves are the lifeblood of coastal ecosystems, protecting shorelines, nurturing marine life, and sequestering carbon for future generations.
Sea Turtle
Conservation Program
Our sea turtle conservation program works alongside local communities to monitor nesting sites, protect eggs from predators, and release hatchlings safely into the sea. Turtles are a vital indicator of ocean health, and conserving them is central to our environmental mission.
32 Scholarships
Awarded to Local Students
Education is the foundation of sustainable change. We have awarded scholarships to local students, taught English to over 95 students, and hosted 110 youth campers - with another 50 coming this year. Our programs equip the next generation with the tools, opportunities, and hope needed for a brighter future.
50+ Villages
Engaged with Community Development Work
We believe that sustainable tourism and community well-being go hand in hand. We have held five financial management workshops for 95 participants, with three more scheduled this year. Our programs support teacher training, improve access to quality education, and launch youth development initiatives across surrounding islands.
A Life Remade
Due to family circumstances, she had to leave school in the fifth grade. Because of this, she could not read, write, or use a computer. She had limited proficiency in Indonesian and no English at all.
Her employment at Telunas gave her access to literacy training, financial literacy workshops, and a steady salary for the first time in her life. With help during the COVID-19 pandemic, she was able to support her family through one of the hardest periods they had ever faced.
With her savings, she bought two motorbikes. She bought a house. And she opened her own cosmetics shop - which, in turn, gave her previously unemployed husband a job.
“I started everything from zero, but now I have achieved everything. I feel like I have what I want.”
Anonymized employee interview, SMU impact assessment, 2025.
Get Involved
Let's Create Impact Together
Your donation to the Telunas Foundation helps expand these programs, equipping the next generation with tools, opportunities, and hope for a brighter future.
Each tier covers any one of the options listed on its card.
$350
SGD
- -Enroll 1 student in our year-long English course, covering teacher salary, stationery, and equipment
- -Send 1 teenager to Telunas Camp for life skills, substance abuse education, and environmental training
$600
SGD
- -Sponsor a money management workshop for 20 families
- -Fund plastic recycling in a local village
- -Plant 5,000 mangroves to reduce our carbon footprint
$900
SGD
- -Give 1 student a university scholarship, including post-university soft skills workshops
- -Sponsor marriage counseling for 20 couples
$1,500
SGD
- -Fund a full community development program, including teacher training, youth camps, financial workshops, and environmental conservation across surrounding islands
Any donation of $350 or more qualifies you for a Telunas Circle membership.
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Yayasan Teman Dan Keluarga Telunas
PT Bank UOB Indonesia
Account: 389-301-237-9
Name: Yayasan Teman dan Keluarga Telunas
Currency: IDR
SWIFT: BBIJIDJA
Bank Code: 023
Branch: 0676
Komplek Ruko Mahkota Raya Blok D, No. 7 and 8 Batam Center, Batam, Riau Island, 29461
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