Caresumatra Incorporated

CareSumatra Incorporated is an Australian-based charity dedicated to helping communities in North Sumatra, Indonesia, flourish in harmony with nature. Founded from a deep appreciation of the region’s natural beauty and the local people’s hospitality, CareSumatra empowers communities to protect and restore their rainforest home through sustainable and community-led initiatives. The organisation focuses on creating positive social and environmental impact by combining conservation efforts with community welfare.

Mission and Vision

The mission of CareSumatra is to empower local communities and protect nature by fostering a sustainable balance between people and the environment. Their vision is to ensure equal opportunities in North Sumatra for everyone to succeed and thrive, particularly through education and conservation.

Main Objectives

• Advance social welfare by relieving poverty and distress among disadvantaged communities.
• Provide operational support, advice, and mentoring to community programs.
• Support education by establishing free English and environmental classes, funding teachers, and supplying educational resources.
• Promote environmental conservation by protecting and reconnecting wildlife corridors, reforesting degraded land, and supporting sustainable farming.
• Develop self-help and microbusiness programs to create employment and improve livelihoods.
• Improve health and sanitation through building facilities and delivering health education, especially for women.

Benefiting Groups

• Local and indigenous communities in remote North Sumatran villages
• Disadvantaged and homeless families, including women and children
• School children and youth receiving free education
• Farmers and landholders involved in conservation and sustainable agriculture
• Wildlife, including critically endangered orangutans and other species in the rainforest

Types of Services and Activities

• Community-based conservation projects, including reforestation and wildlife corridor restoration
• Free educational programs focused on English language and environmental awareness
• Women’s empowerment initiatives, such as training programs and microbusiness support
• Health and sanitation projects, including building eco-brick toilets and providing hygiene education
• Volunteer and internship opportunities to engage international and local participants in hands-on conservation and community work
• Conflict resolution programs to reduce human-wildlife conflicts, such as the “Durians for Orangutans” project