Georgetown Ambassadors and Indonesian Women Leaders in Climate and Entrepreneurship

Last month, Paloma Sjahrir Foundation convened a dialogue between the Georgetown Ambassadors for Women, Peace and Security and a curated group of Indonesian women leaders working across climate action and entrepreneurship. Organized by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, the delegation travelled to Jakarta for a series of conversations on advancing progress for […]
Impact Innovators Circle: Trade Secrets & Industrial Design

Knowing what to protect is just as important as building something worth protecting. Our Impact Innovators Circle pro bono legal workshop series wrapped up last week with a final deep dive into Trade Secrets & Industrial Design. A fittingly rich note to end on. This closing session, held in partnership with Ecoxyztem and AFFA Intellectual […]
The 4th ELF: Advancing Gender Inclusion in the Indonesian Climate Sector

In celebrating International Women’s Day this year, on Thursday, 5 March 2026, Paloma Sjahrir Foundation proudly served as a strategic partner for “The 4th Executive Lab Forum (ELF): Surfacing Trends and Opportunities in Advancing Gender Inclusion in the Indonesian Climate Sector.” The forum was co-hosted by KUMPUL Impact and KINETIK Sweef Entrepreneurs Program (an initiative […]
Financing gaps in the Impact Sector – Indonesia Economic Summit 2026

Early this month, our Chairperson, Ratna Kartadjoemena joined the IES Future Growth Champions roundtable as a panelist, contributing to a dynamic discussion on how Indonesia can unlock stronger pathways for sociopreneurship. The session was hosted by Indonesian Business Council as part of the Indonesia Economic Summit 2026. One message came through clearly: strong products and […]
Impact Investors Social 2026

Last Wednesday, Paloma Sjahrir Foundation co-hosted the “Impact Investors Social”, a business-casual networking evening focused on Indonesia’s impact investment landscape and the role of sustainable value-chain ecosystems. The event was held in collaboration with Indonesia Impact Alliance, Earth-Centered Economy Coalition (KEM), YCAB Foundation, and DealStreetAsia. Impact investors play a vital role in shaping a more […]
Impact Innovators Circle: Patent

We’re glad to continue supporting impact-driven founders through “Impact Innovators Circle: Build. Scale. Protect.”, co-hosted by Paloma Sjahrir Foundation, Ecoxyztem, and AFFA Intellectual Property Rights – Indonesia & Global. This session brought together impact enterprises advancing environmental and social solutions across Indonesia, while unpacking a critical question for scale: how can founders protect their innovations? […]
Orange Forum 2025 – “Indonesia Spotlight: Championing Inclusive Growth”

Our Chairperson of Paloma Sjahrir Foundation, Ratna Kartadjoemena, had the honor of moderating the “Indonesia Spotlight: Championing Inclusive Growth” panel at Orange Forum 2025. From government, regulators, investors, and grassroots institutions, each speaker showed how systemic change happens when policy, capital, and community move in sync: ???? Chandra A.S. Wibowo (Deputy Director, Government Debt Securities […]
Paper UNFOLD 2025: “Women of Impact”

Last month, our Chairperson, Ratna Kartadjoemena, had the privilege of speaking at Paper UNFOLD 2025 in the “Women of Impact” panel alongside Cinta Laura, Maya Arvini, and and Stephanie Regina. Ratna shared insights on how impact enterprises can survive, scale, and stay true to their purpose. She highlighted that mission and purpose are the foundation […]
Paloma Circles: Women Investors Social x YCAB

At the end of September, Paloma Sjahrir Foundation partnered with YCAB Foundation to host “Paloma Circles: Women Investors Social”, our regular gathering that brings together women investors and changemakers to explore how capital can drive meaningful impact. At this event, our Chairperson Ratna Kartadjoemena moderated a fireside chat with Veronica Colondam, drawing on her experience […]
HHP Legal Class for Impact Startups: Capital Regulations & Legal Compliance

Last Thursday (25/9), Paloma Sjahrir Foundation together with Ecoxyztem and HHP Law Firm hosted the “Legal Education Class: Capital Regulations, Legal Compliance & Business Risk Mitigation” — a pro bono initiative to support impact-driven startups offering environmental and social solutions to Indonesia. ???? Indonesia continues to face pressing environmental challenges — from deforestation and air […]