International Educational Philanthropy: The Role of the NAMA Foundation in Promoting Quality and Inclusive Education in Indonesia
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper examines the role of the NAMA Foundation as an international philanthropic organization within Indonesia’s education sector. The study aims to analyze the Foundation’s contributions in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal number 4, which emphasizes quality and inclusive education. A descriptive-analytical approach was employed, utilizing primary data collected through direct observation and interviews with NAMA representatives, along with secondary data drawn from journals, articles, reports, and other relevant literature. Data analysis was conducted systematically to identify significant patterns and relationships. The findings indicate that NAMA Foundation plays a substantial role in Indonesia’s education sector, guided by its vision, mission, and commitment to the SDGs, with a primary focus on education. In practice, NAMA Foundation contributes to improving educational quality in Indonesia through a variety of non-profit philanthropic initiatives structured around three main programs: the Institutional Development program, the Student Empowerment program, and the Community and Parent Participation program.
Institution: University of Mataram
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220143515