Education across every pathway
Encouraging formal, non-formal, and informal education, including inclusive and sustainable vocational education.
SDG 4Bijèh-InspirAktion Foundation · Banda Aceh
Bijèh means seed in Acehnese — something small, planted with intention, that grows far beyond the one who planted it.
A foundation initiated by German alumni in Aceh, serving as a hub for knowledge transfer, service to the nation, and the strengthening of an optimistic, self-reliant, egalitarian, and democratic society.
01 — No Poverty 17 — Partnerships for the Goals
About Us
Bijèh-InspirAktion Foundation is an organization initiated by German alumni in Aceh. It exists as a hub for knowledge transfer and service to the nation, while strengthening the quality of an Indonesian society that is optimistic, self-reliant, egalitarian, and democratic.
We work as a medium for raising scientific literacy and knowledge — the capital we believe is most sustainable for lifting the dignity of the Indonesian people. What alumni bring home from Germany isn't only a degree, but a way of working: precision, openness to evidence, and a focus on outcomes that can be tested.
Vision
To become an independent, modern, and professional institution in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Mission
Encouraging formal, non-formal, and informal education, including inclusive and sustainable vocational education.
SDG 4Building resilient communities that are adaptive to disasters and aware of disaster mitigation.
SDG 11 · 13Becoming a professional partner in strengthening cooperation between Indonesia, Germany, and other countries to achieve the SDGs.
SDG 17Empowering community literacy and knowledge as a foundation for meaningful public participation.
SDG 4 · 16Encouraging community access to, and use of, renewable energy.
SDG 7Taking an active role in climate change mitigation and adaptation activities.
SDG 13Framework
Every Bijèh-InspirAktion program is designed and reported against the SDG framework. It isn't a reporting decoration — it determines which indicators we measure and to whom the results are owed.
Priority Areas
Training, seminars, and capacity-building across every education pathway, including vocational.
Workforce skills development and evidence-based analysis of business opportunity.
Conservation of land and marine ecosystems and natural resource governance.
Expanding access to clean and affordable energy for communities.
Equal participation in every program, from planning through to beneficiaries.
Track Record
With government, university, donor, and private-sector partners.
Covering investment gaps, opportunities, and challenges in Aceh's livestock business. Banda Aceh.
Vocational training for Baitul Mal Aceh beneficiaries. Funded by GIZ GmbH, Germany.
Drafting an academic manuscript for a youth development regulation plan for Komisi IV DPRK Banda Aceh.
"Aceh's Policy and Strategic Direction in Achieving Equitable and Affordable Water Access 2030." Funded by GIZ GmbH, Germany.
In partnership with Pusat Riset Ilmu Sosial Budaya, Universitas Syiah Kuala.
Marking the boundaries of a marine conservation area. Funded by PT PEMA.
Capacity-building training for staff at Yayasan Ekosistem Lestari.
Governance
Four layers of governance. Select one to see who's on it.
Strategic direction of the foundation
Oversight and compliance
Day-to-day leadership
Execution on the ground
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Open to program partnerships, joint research, and funding collaboration.