It
all begins in 2001, when the first time of Tanoto Foundation established. Now, the
children of the family, Imelda, Andre, and Anderson Tanoto are trusted to
continue their parent’s vision in managing the foundation. Since the family is
used to do social activities, it is not hard for Imelda and Andre Tanoto to
manage and improve the social purpose of the foundation. Since their young age,
the family is frequently celebrated member of the family’s birthday with
orphans and shared the joy and gifts with the unfortunates.
Family’s responsibility for the society
The
establishment of Tanoto Foundation now allows the family to do charity work in
more organized manner, and more targeted in the allocation of funds. All funds
are generated from the family themselves, because each of Tanoto’s company has its
own social programs (Corporate Social Responsibility / CSR).
As
we already know, Tanoto Foundation has donated generous number of funds to
support the education in Indonesia. Why education? When being asked with that
question, Andre stated that in Indonesia, there are many poor children, who
cannot continue their formal study. This also reflects Sukanto Tanoto’s past,
where he could not able to finish his study. It is a long-term investment, as
he believes that education can break the chain of poverty, and so people and
see their brighter future.
Family’s Commitment to develop human resource
In
their early involvement in the foundation management, Imelda and Andre focused
on its role in supporting human development of Indonesia, so that its role can
serve more benefits towards the community in need. The Tanoto family takes its
role as fund provider. This role is separated from the family business, and it focuses
to help unfortunate people, which also need to be supported by the government
and the community itself. Imelda stated that although this foundation does not
generate any profit for the business, but the family is willing to enhance the
country’s development from the people in great sincerity and honesty.
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