Leuser International Foundation

Leuser International Foundation (LIF) is a Non-Government Organization that strives to conserve the 2,6 million hectares of the national Leuser forest ecosystem located in the Aceh and North Sumatra provinces of Indonesia. The foundation has more than 20 years of conservation experience in the protection of natural resources and endangered species, community development, and capacity building for environmental stakeholders and policymakers. The foundation was founded in 1994 by several prominent figures, i.e. active ministers, environmental activists, academicians, and regional leaders from Aceh and North Sumatera provinces. As the oldest local conservation foundation in the region, LIF has strong relationships with various conservation stakeholders e.g. universities, local NGOs, and policymakers.