Environmental Management
We work to protect forests, restore ecosystems, and promote sustainable resource management.
Yayasan Bestari Inovasi Indonesia
From Indonesia, for Indonesia.
A non-profit foundation building a greener, more sustainable future through environmental action and education — one community, one village, one forest at a time.
About our foundation
Innovation in service of people and planet.
Yayasan Bestari Inovasi Indonesia (YBII) is a non-profit organization based in Surabaya, East Java, dedicated to fostering a sustainable future through innovative solutions in environmental protection and community education.
We are committed to empowering communities and promoting environmental stewardship, creating a greener, more sustainable world for all.
What we do
What we do
Four pillars of lasting change.
From forests to farms to the families who depend on them, our programmes work where environment and livelihood meet.
Renewable Energy
We promote the use of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.
Sustainable Agriculture
We support farmers in adopting sustainable agricultural practices that protect the environment and improve their livelihoods.
Community Development
We work to empower communities to take action to improve their lives and protect the environment.
Education & training
Lasting change starts with knowledge.
Every programme we run includes hands-on environmental education, so villages can keep the work going long after a project ends.
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Desa Sajen, Mojokerto
Waste-processing operator training
Training operators for the village's integrated waste-processing facility (Rumah Pengolahan Sampah Terpadu), together with a business-planning workshop for the village-owned enterprise, BUMDes.
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Lumajang
Solar energy skills for villages
Installing solar cells and training local people to operate and maintain them for their village's needs.
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UGM, Yogyakarta
Youth study visit
A learning visit to Universitas Gadjah Mada with the Desa Sajen village government and the village youth organisation, Karang Taruna.
Our impact
A proven record on the ground.
We have a proven track record of implementing projects that have a positive impact on the environment and the lives of people across East Java.
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Sponsors
Supported and funded by corporations
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Projects
Multiple projects for the environment
12
Districts
In East Java Province
150
Families
Empowering local people
Our works
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Recent projects.
Waste Processing Management in Mojokerto
CSR by PT SMISustainable Water Management — Desa Sajen
SMI & BII
From our articles
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Ideas for a greener Indonesia.
How Desa Sajen Built a Village Waste-Processing Facility — and Trained the People to Run It
A case study of the integrated waste-processing facility (RPST) in Desa Sajen, Mojokerto, East Java: CSR funding from PT SMI, operator training and a BUMDes business-planning workshop.
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Community Waste Management in Indonesian Villages: A Practical Guide
A step-by-step guide for village governments, BUMDes and community groups in Indonesia on starting waste sorting, waste banks (bank sampah), composting and TPS3R facilities.
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Solar Energy for Rural Villages in Indonesia: Benefits, Planning and Training
How solar power can support rural communities in Indonesia, what to plan before installing solar panels, and why training local people to operate and maintain them is essential.
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Questions
Frequently asked.
What is Yayasan Bestari Inovasi Indonesia?
Yayasan Bestari Inovasi Indonesia (YBII) is a non-profit foundation based in Surabaya, East Java. It works on environmental protection and community education through waste management, sustainable water management, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and community development programmes.
Where does Bestari Inovasi Indonesia work?
The foundation has worked in 12 districts across East Java Province, including Desa Sajen in Mojokerto and villages in Lumajang, reaching around 150 families.
Does the foundation run education and training programmes?
Yes. Education is part of every project: training operators for an integrated waste-processing facility (RPST) and a BUMDes business-planning workshop in Desa Sajen, training villagers in Lumajang to use solar cells, and a study visit to Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) with village youth (Karang Taruna).
How can companies partner with Bestari Inovasi Indonesia for CSR?
Companies can fund environmental and community programmes as CSR partners, as PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (PT SMI) did for waste processing and water management in Desa Sajen. Contact info@bestariii.org or +62 31 8708738 to book an online meeting.
We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone.