Since 2006, Tanoto Foundation, an independent family philanthropy organisation founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981, has collaborated with University of Indonesia to develop future global leaders through leadership and scholarship program. Through a program called TELADAN, Tanoto Foundation aims to produce leaders who are also able to face challenges by involving participants in various soft skills training, internships and apprenticeships, community development programs, as well as activities which develop collaboration and networking skills. To date, more than 500 students from University of Indonesia have benefitted by this program.
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Working with University of Gadjah Mada to Develop Future Leaders and Improve The Quality of Tertiary Education
Since 2006, Tanoto Foundation, an independent family philanthropy organisation founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981, has collaborated with Gadjah Mada University to develop future global leaders through leadership and scholarship program. Through a program called TELADAN, Tanoto Foundation aims to produce leaders who are also able to face challenges by involving participants in various soft skills training, internships and apprenticeships, community development programs, as well as activities which develop collaboration and networking skills. To date, more than 500 students from UGM have benefitted by this program.
In 2010, Tanoto Foundation cooperated with UGM to improve the quality of human resources, especially in the Faculty of Forestry, on the completion of construction of the Faculty of Forestry’s Administration and Post-Graduate Building.
In 2019, Tanoto Foundation provides endowment funds to the University of Gadjah Mada in the amount of IDR500 million which is intended to fund scholarships for UGM students. This support makes the Tanoto Foundation the first independent philanthropic organization that provides endowment funds to UGM.
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Developing Future Leaders Through TELADAN Program
Tanoto Foundation, an independent family philanthropy organisation founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981, has collaborated with Bandung Institut of Technology to nurture the future leader who will make a positive impact in the communities in which they live and work through TELADAN program. Since 2006, more than 500 students from ITB have benefitted by TELADAN program. The program participants, or Tanoto Scholars, supported with integrated training program from their first year of receiving the scholarship until they graduate. They also receive career support when they are preparing to enter the workforce.
Working with IPB, Tanoto Foundation also supports growth in applied research in Indonesia through Tanoto Student Research Award (TSRA) since 2007.