Energizing Leaders, Redefining Future.
We work to restore the connection between humans and nature through a regenerative economic system shaped by resilient leaders.
Why We Exist
Indonesia’s future hinges on its ability to transition from extractive economic models to systems that honor ecological balance, social equity, and long-term resilience.
Yet real change requires more than policy—it demands leaders who can sustain vision, collaboration, and systemic action amidst complexity. At BLESS, we believe that when individual leaders evolve, systems can transform.
We focus on the behavioral and emotional shifts needed to drive enduring systemic change.
Founded in 2023 by Gita Syahrani—Climate Breakthrough Awardee, Ashoka Fellow, and Skoll Fellow—BLESS carries forward the spirit of Gotong Royong, fostering a culture of collective care, reflection, and action toward systemic transformation.
Vision 2045
By 2045, we envision an Indonesia where:
200+
8.5 mio
professionals envisioned in the responsible bioeconomy
20 mio
hectares of ecosystems targeted for restoration
12%
of target GDP from non-extractive sectors by 2045
What We Do
BLESS empowers leaders across government, market, public narrative, and knowledge systems to rethink and reshape Indonesia’s economic future.
We create spaces and tools that:
- Foster emotional resilience and systemic leadership capacity
- Support policy innovation and responsible business ecosystems
- Enable cross-sector collaboration for collective impact
Our Approach
Rooted in Systemic Thinking, Guided by Emotional Resilience
Behavior Change Through Leaders
We nurture mindset shifts and behavioral changes to drive systemic transformation across sectors
Cross-System Influence
We empower leaders from government, market, public narrative, and knowledge systems to align and act toward shared goals
Emotional Resilience & Systemic Thinking
We equip leaders with emotional strength, systemic awareness, and strategic clarity to navigate and champion responsible economic pathways
First Movers
Gita Syahrani is the founder of BLESS Indonesia, a Climate Breakthrough Awardee, Ashoka Fellow, and Skoll Fellow with nearly 20 years of cross-sector experience.
Gita Syahrani
Executive Director
Gita Syahrani is the founder of BLESS Indonesia, a Climate Breakthrough Awardee, Ashoka Fellow, and Skoll Fellow with nearly 20 years of cross-sector experience. She drives systemic change through public policy, sustainable finance, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. As a member of the International Association of Facilitators, she leads the Earth-Centered Economy Coalition (KEM), carrying the spirit of “Powered by Love” to foster lasting and meaningful transformation through BLESS.
Leitizia is a governance and program management specialist with over 15 years of experience in multilateral and bilateral institutions, including the British Council, World Bank, and Australian Aid.
Leitizia
Senior Advisor for Governance and Institutional Strategy
Leitizia is a governance and program management specialist with over 15 years of experience in multilateral and bilateral institutions, including the British Council, World Bank, and Australian Aid. She focuses on driving collaborative, well-governed, and impactful solutions to complex challenges like climate change. Her expertise spans policy advisory, advocacy, and strategic program design—particularly in governance, public financial management (PFM), decentralization, climate finance, and trust fund management. Before joining BLESS Foundation, she led the Budget System team at Prospera, supporting Indonesia’s public finance reforms to enhance spending quality through strong governance.
Andre is a seasoned creative and strategic communicator with over 15 years of cross-sector experience, spanning journalism, video production, and environmental campaigns.
Andre
Program Lead
Andre is a seasoned creative and strategic communicator with over 15 years of cross-sector experience, spanning journalism, video production, and environmental campaigns. As a co-founder of Hutan Itu Indonesia, he has been instrumental in shaping public narratives around forest protection through collaborative storytelling and impactful events. Andre’s career began in media, where he worked as a journalist and media producer before transitioning into the development sector. His work blends narrative craft with systemic thinking, shaping programs that center on lived experiences, emotional resonance, and grassroots engagement.
Abdul Bagas Alkatiri is a creative marketing and communications specialist with a background in biology and a diverse track record across NGOs, government, and startups.
Bagas
Program Manager
Abdul Bagas Alkatiri is a creative marketing and communications specialist with a background in biology and a diverse track record across NGOs, government, and startups. For the past five years, he has led impactful campaigns by blending strategic messaging with behavioral insights. In 2025, Bagas became Program Manager at BLESS, focusing on nurturing individual system leaders and co-designing the organization’s leadership programs.
Syafina brings 12 years of professional experience. Guided by her natural curiosity, empathy, and commitment, she has a deep passion for fostering growth in others.
Syafina
Program Manager
Syafina brings 12 years of professional experience. Guided by her natural curiosity, empathy, and commitment, she has a deep passion for fostering growth in others. Over the past five years, she has expanded her expertise to include general affairs, administration, Product-Market Fit projects, and designing experiential events. Beside that she was also involved in some research projects and workshop facilitation that focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.