About Faith Alliances

Empowering communities through education, sustainable development, and meaningful partnerships across Southeast Asia and beyond.

Who We Are

The initiative addresses critical challenges facing rural and remote communities, including lack of infrastructure, qualified teachers, and educational resources. Through strategic partnerships with local schools, community leaders, and government agencies, Faith Alliances plans to establish sustainable educational programs that will benefit over 5,000 children in the first phase alone.

Education is the foundation for breaking cycles of poverty and creating lasting change," said Maria Santos, Regional Director for Faith Alliances Southeast Asia. "This initiative represents our commitment to ensuring that every child, regardless of their geographic location or economic circumstances, has access to quality education.

Who We Are

Our Vision & Mission

Guided by our core beliefs and commitment to positive change

Our Vision
A world where every individual, regardless of their circumstances, has access to quality education and opportunities to thrive. We envision empowered communities that are self-sufficient, resilient, and capable of creating sustainable positive change for future generations.
Our Mission
To transform lives through education, sustainable development programs, and strategic partnerships with local communities. We are committed to addressing root causes of poverty while building capacity and empowering individuals to become agents of change in their own communities.

Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Community

Building stronger bonds within our faith community

Education

Providing quality education and learning resources

Media

Sharing inspiring content and digital resources

Spiritual

Deepening faith through prayer and worship

Leadership Team

Meet the people driving our mission forward

Yuli Bagus Setiawan

Yuli Bagus Setiawan

Regional Director

15+ years in international development with expertise in education and community programs.

Retno Budihatni

Retno Budihatni

Education Program Coordinator

Former educator with deep experience in curriculum development and teacher training.

Ivan Kurniawan

Ivan Kurniawan

Operations Manager

Specialist in program implementation and partnership development across Southeast Asia.