The Geutanyoe Foundation is an Aceh and Malaysia based non profit organisation working to protect and empower some of the most vulnerable communities in our region. We were established by activists who pioneered the humanitarian and non-violent civic movement in Aceh since 1999. We are dedicated to cultivating and upholding values of humanity, dignity, peace and sustainability in Aceh and Southeas
t Asia. We seek to provide humanitarian assistance and protection to, and empower and uphold the rights of people in need, including disaster- and conflict-affected communities, refugees, migrants and victims of trafficking, vulnerable and marginalised groups, including children, women, ethnic and religious minorities and isolated communities. We seek to harness local and global knowledge to find sustainable and durable solutions to some of the regional’s most intractable humanitarian and social challenges. We also seek through our work to protect, rejuvenate and promote Aceh's unique social, cultural, historical and ecological heritage as a contribution to humanity, society and our planet, working through catalytic humanitarian, community empowerment, educational, cultural and ecological initiatives. “Geutanyoe” is the Acehnese word for “us”, “we” or “ours”. We chose this as the name of our organisation because Aceh’s experience has taught us that the key to sustaining peace after decades of war and isolation lies in building common visions while respecting differences and diversity: in recognising, celebrating and protecting Aceh's diverse heritage, genealogies, traditions, ecology, identities, and ideas; bridging differences through dialogue and cultivating respect for diversity; and forging shared values and common visions for the future. Our logo represents the Acehnese 'Saleum' greeting, in traditional Gayo 'kerawang' motif and colours.
