About Us

    About Us

    Cahaya Nusantara Raharja (CNR) Foundation is a non-profit organization initiated to bridging the gap in education and social welfare across Indonesia with focus on empowering underprivileged communities, with a primary emphasis on the 3T regions (Frontier, Outermost, and Underdeveloped areas).

    We are committed to delivering sustainable educational, social, and community empowerment programs to realize prosperity and a better life for the Indonesian people, especially our fellow citizens in the 3T regions (outermost, frontline, and disadvantaged).

    The Philosophy Behind the Name: Cahaya Nusantara Raharja

    The name "Cahaya Nusantara Raharja" was chosen to represent the core values and spirit that drive us toward achieving our goals.

    Cahaya

    Cahaya as a symbol of hope. We believe that every individual must have hope to pursue their ideals and their life goals. CNR strives to be present for those who have limitations in that regard through the facilitation of access to education, opportunity, and a better quality of life.
    We believe that every individual must have hope to pursue their ideals and their life goals. CNR strives to be present for those who have limitations in that regard through the facilitation of access to education, opportunity, and a better quality of life.

    Nusantara

    Nusantara is where the place we were born, learned to walk, stand, and have an impact. The primary focus of our service is in the homeland, especially regions in Indonesia with the 3T category (Lagging, Frontier, Outermost).

    Raharja

    Raharja has the meaning of welfare and a better quality of life. We want to be the bringers of hope that impact well for the welfare of the community and also increase their quality of life, by encouraging independence, resilience, and the growth of the community thoroughly.

    VISI & MISI

    VISI

    To provide assistance in the form of funds, resources, or other types of aid, specifically in the fields of education and social welfare to communities in need in Indonesia, particularly but not limited to the 3T regions (the Underdeveloped/Tertinggal, Frontier/Terdepan, and Outermost/Terluar regions) that can create or improve community’s welfare and self-reliance.

    Mission

    • To establish and operate literacy centers, educational institutions, and learning programs that expand access to quality education.
    • To provide scholarships and education aid for students from underprivileged backgrounds.
    • To organize capacity-building programs and activities for children, youth, educators, parents, and communities who are beneficiaries of our educational and social initiatives.
    • To provide access to clean water and electricity through renewable energy solutions, including solar panel installations, to improve community well-being.
    Our Core Values

    Care

    Our works is moved by compassion, diligence and focused to the well-being of people we served

    Noble

    Our works driven by moral standards, honesty and commitment to do what is right without self-interest

    Respect

    Our works delivered with dignity, fairness and valued every person we served with humility

    Our Team

    Nangoi Priska Yohanna

    Founder

    Priska is an Accounting graduate from Atma Jaya University. She established a solid career as an auditor from 2007 with the latest position as Senior Associate at Ernst & Young (EY) in 2011, later she expands her expertise into the banking and mining sectors until 2013. Since transitioning to focus on caring her 2 children, Priska has channeled her profound passion for younger children into social work.

    Debora Karunia

    Founder

    Debby is a finance professional graduated from Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Indonesia, with almost 15 years experience in both corporate and non-profit sectors. She experienced in international grant management, notably through her work with USAID grant projects. Debby is committed to social causes, evidenced by her involvement as a volunteer teacher at Sahabat Anak Foundation, focusing on the education of marginalized children and advocacy for children's rights.

    Saskia Indriati Panggabean

    Founder

    Saskia is a psychologist and child rights advocate, graduating from the Faculty of Psychology, University of Indonesia, where she also earned her Master’s degree in Educational Psychology. With over 10 years of experience in the non-profit sector, including roles at Yayasan Kampus Diakonia Modern (KDM) and Wahana Visi Indonesia (WVI), she has a long-standing commitment to education and child protection issues. Currently, Saskia serves as an educational psychologist and education consultant focusing in children, teenager, parents and teachers development. She is also actively involved as a volunteer at Sahabat Anak Foundation, reflecting her commitment to advocating for children’s rights and welfare.