About the Frans Seda FoundationThe Frans Seda Foundation was inspired by the life -long commitment of Frans Seda, an Indonesian statesman who was a bridge-builder between islands, religion, and nations. The foundation itself was establishedContinue reading
Frans Seda Foundation (FSF) Disaster Relief Assistance for Cyclone Seroja
Responding to the recent natural disaster that occurred in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, the Frans Seda Foundation provides disaster relief assistance to one of the heavily affected areas in East Nusa Tenggara, namely the St.Continue reading
Call for Proposal: Frans Seda Foundation #CreatingOpportuinities2021 “Support to Address the Impact of COVID-19”
The Frans Seda Foundation is a foundation named after the Indonesian statesman figure, Frans Seda (1926-2009) inspired by his lifelong commitment to become a bridge for friendship between countries, between religions, between cultures in aContinue reading
Our Condolences
On behalf of the Frans Seda Foundation, we express our deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of Mr. Jakob Oetama, the founder of Kompas Gramedia Group, on September 9, 2020. Many of us atContinue reading
Meet the Fellows!
We are excited to inform you that we are starting with a new initiative to stay connected with our fellows! Every 3 weeks, we aim to put the spotlight on one of our fellows byContinue reading
Praktik Baik Kembali ke Sekolah di Masa Pandemi
On Thursday 16 July, together with REFO Indonesia, the Frans Seda Foundation organized a sharing session with Mr. Gunar Yadi, the Vice Principal of the Indonesian School in the Netherlands. During a one-hour sharing sessionContinue reading
Webinar Invitation: Praktik Baik Kembali ke Sekolah di Masa Pandemi”
We are excited to inform you that after our well-attended webinar on Mental Health with Maria Angela (IL19) & Natalina Sangapta (S17) we are now proudly presenting: “Praktik Baik Kembali ke Sekolah di Masa Pandemi” (Good practicesContinue reading
Psychological First Aid for Indonesian school teachers
On Tuesday, June 23rd, the Frans Seda Foundation facilitated a webinar on Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS) for Indonesian school teachers from Sekolah Harapan Bangsa Preschool Modernland & Modernhill. Based on the results fromContinue reading
Are you a Dutch or Indonesian educator?
The Frans Seda Foundation is looking for Dutch and Indonesian educators across the spectrum of educational levels—from primary school to university. Are you a teacher, lecturer, or professor? If yes, then we need your input!Continue reading
Batik & Ikat in the spotlight!
On Saturday June 13th, the Indo Business Club (IBC) and the Indonesia Nederland Youth Society (INYS) proudly presented: Lara Peeters, The inspiring Batik & Ikat entrepreneur behind the brand LARAS! Lara joined the Innovation LabContinue reading
What would Frans Seda do?
On the 6th of June, Fellows from Indonesia and the Netherlands discussed how Frans Seda as a former state-, and business man would (re)act in this health crisis. Highlighting the importance of taking care ofContinue reading
Invitation: Inspired by Batik & Ikat with Lara Peeters!
The Indo Business Club (IBC) and the Indonesia Nederland Youth Society (INYS) proudly present: Lara Peeters, The inspiring Batik & Ikat entrepeneur behind the brand LARAS! Lara joined the Innovation Lab in 2019 where sheContinue reading
FSF Supports #INYSupport Box!
We are proud to announce that INYS has sold 82 #INYSupport Boxes in the Netherlands! The box supports several initiatives and entrepreneurs to get through this difficult time as they are struggling because of COVID-19.Continue reading
Stay safe & healthy!
Dear All, We hope that you are all-in good health. We are writing you with mixed feelings because the excitement of last week’s visit to Indonesia as part of the Dutch Trade delegation were juxtaposedContinue reading
FSF & Kompas Gramedia Group sign MoA during Dutch Economic Mission to Indonesia!
We are excited to announce that yesterday, the Frans Seda Foundation officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Kompas Gramedia Group. The MoA officially connects both institutions to each other for the next threeContinue reading
Welcome to Indonesia H.M. King Willem-Alexander & H.M. Queen Máxima!
We welcome the visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen of the Netherlands to Indonesia. We are also proud to announce that we will be joining the Economic Trade Mission that will be travelingContinue reading
VIDEO – Frans Seda Foundation welcomes Ambassador Grijns to Indonesia!
On Friday 4 October 2019, on the birthday of the late Frans Seda, the Frans Seda Foundation had the opportunity to present the 2019 Linggarjati Joint Declaration on future Indonesian-Dutch Relations to H.E. Lambert Grijns,Continue reading
Floating hospital RSTKA continues to change lifes after FSF Innovation Lab!
Yayasan Ksatria Medika Airlangga was competitively selected to participate in the Innovation Lab by the Frans Seda Foundation in 2019. For us, it was an engaging and beneficial experience for a fresh set of eyesContinue reading
Indonesian Fellows Present Linggarjati Joint Declaration to Ambassador Grijns!
Yesterday, on the birthday of the late Frans Seda, the Frans Seda Foundation had the opportunity to present the 2019 Linggarjati Joint Declaration on future Indonesian-Dutch Relations to H.E. Lambert Grijns, Ambassador of the KingdomContinue reading
VIDEO – 2019 Innovation Lab Highlights!
In April 2019, a group of talented young Dutch and Indonesian leaders were invited by the Frans Seda Foundation to co-create solutions that could widen the impact of four nonprofits through a one-week Innovation LabContinue reading