About Reksabumi

Yayasan Manunggal Reksabumi Lestari, or Reksabumi, is a legally registered non-profit organization founded in April 2024 in West Sumatra, Indonesia.

We are committed to protecting nature and empowering people through inclusive, community-led solutions that enhance resilience and promote sustainability. 

Our Mission

A just and sustainable future where vulnerable groups are empowered, ecosystems are protected, and communities are resilient.

Our Vision

At Reksabumi, our mission is to build resilient communities, empower vulnerable groups, and protect the environment through inclusive, nature-based, and community-driven solutions.

Protect & Restore the Environment

Preserve terrestrial and marine ecosystems, safeguard biodiversity, and promote sustainable development for future generations.

Promote Sustainable Livelihoods

Develop environmentally friendly, adaptive, and locally driven income-generating opportunities to improve well-being and reduce poverty.

Empower Vulnerable Groups

Promote the rights, participation, and leadership of women, children, older persons, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized communities.

Strengthen Advocacy & Partnerships

Build cross-sector partnerships and engage in evidence-based advocacy to elevate community voices and promote sustainable development.

Build Community Resilience

Enhance local capacity to anticipate, respond to, and recover from disaster, climate change, and other challenges through nature-based approach and local wisdom.

Five Pillars of Our Mission

Our Story

Reksabumi Foundation was co-founded by Sonya Syafitri and Rico Wallenta, a husband-and-wife team with over two decades of experience in humanitarian response, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development across Asia, the Pacific, Africa, and the Caribbean.

Through their work with UN agencies and international NGOs, they witnessed firsthand the deep connections between environmental degradation, disaster vulnerability, and social inequality — especially in communities most at risk. These experiences shaped their shared belief: that real, lasting impact happens when people and nature are supported together.

After years of global service, they returned to their roots in West Sumatra to establish Reksabumi — a foundation built on the idea of blending global best practices with local wisdom to protect ecosystems, strengthen communities, and build a better future.

“Reksabumi is our way of giving back — drawing on everything we’ve learned around the world, and investing it in the communities and environments we care most about.”

Their work today reflects that same mission — connecting people, nature, and resilience with compassion, expertise, and long-term commitment. They are supported by a dedicated team of seasoned professionals, technical experts, volunteers, and local communities.

Meet the Founders

Sonya Syafitri

Sonya is a humanitarian and development professional with over 25 years of experience across Asia, the Pacific, Africa, and the Caribbean. She has led emergency response, disaster risk reduction, and community empowerment programs with various UN agencies and international organizations. Her passion lies in building inclusive, resilient communities and advancing locally led solutions for environmental sustainability. She now leads Reksabumi Foundation’s strategic direction and partnerships.

Rico Wallenta

Rico is an architect, humanitarian, and environmental advocate with experience across continents in sustainable design and community-based conservation. He has led humanitarian and development programs focused on disaster recovery, shelter, and climate-resilient infrastructure with the Red Cross and international organizations. At Reksabumi, he leads the Governing Board and guides the foundation’s conservation strategies and the integration of environmental design into community development

Co-founder & Executive Director

Co-founder & Chair of Governing Board