Overview
Perkumpulan Transformasi untuk Keadilan Indonesia, known as TuK INDONESIA, is an Indonesian non-governmental organisation founded on 10 May 2013 and based in Jakarta. It works across Indonesia and at regional and international levels to address environmental, social and human rights issues tied to agribusiness and natural resource governance. Its vision centres on respect for human rights and social justice in policy, programming and practice.
Mission and focus areas
TuK INDONESIA’s principal mission is to conduct joint advocacy that furthers human rights protection and social justice for marginalised groups including farmers, local and indigenous communities, workers and fishers. It focuses on critiquing unsustainable investment and business practices and promoting responsible, equitable management of natural resources. The organisation engages in research, participatory investigations and monitoring to connect financial flows and corporate behaviour with environmental and rights impacts, supporting sustainable and accountable decision-making in finance and industry.
Structure and governance
TuK INDONESIA functions as an association with a leadership and governance framework rooted in advocacy and civil society engagement. Its work involves collaboration with human rights defenders, partner organisations and networks to strengthen collective action on justice and environmental issues. While specific internal departments are not detailed on the website, it operates across thematic programme areas and external partnerships to amplify influence on public policy, corporate accountability and sustainability norms.
Programs and offerings
The organisation delivers research reports, policy briefs, publications and campaigns that examine the role of financial institutions and corporations in environmental degradation and rights violations. Its programmes address responsible land use, corporate accountability, and sustainable practices in sectors like palm oil and mining. TuK INDONESIA also participates in coalitions such as Forests & Finance and offers platforms analysing financial networks linked to deforestation and environmental harm. It produces practitioner-oriented resources that inform sustainable finance discourse and support advocacy for stronger environmental, social and governance standards.
Mission
Conducting joint advocacy to achieve the fulfillment and protection of human rights and social justice, driving social change for farmers, local communities, indigenous peoples, workers, fishers, and other vulnerable groups in the sustainable control and management of natural resources, as well as enhancing the capacity and competence of TuK INDONESIA’s organization and institutions.
