Train Indigenous Youth as Future Sustainability Leaders
BIOSPHERE
FOUNDATION
Support our Game-Changing Initiative to Train Tomorrow’s Indigenous Leaders in Sustainability and Biosphere Regeneration.
The future management of Indonesia’s extraordinary biodiverse natural resources must involve its indigenous peoples. There is a growing urgent need to provide students with knowledge and skills to address solutions to real-world challenges. We are uniquely suited for this task at both our Biosphere Center and onboard sailing ship MIR.
Support our programs
Please help us raise funds towards a 2025 matching grant of $50,000 USD to provide Indonesian students with vocational training in environmental science, natural resource management and ecosystem regenerative practices from the forest to the sea.
Please help us raise funds towards a 2025 matching grant of $50,000 USD to provide Indonesian students with vocational training in environmental science, natural resource management and ecosystem regenerative practices from the forest to the sea.
Udayana University Semester Credit Internship Program
📍 Biosphere Center Bali
Scholarship support for 1 student: $4,950.00 USD
01 - Natural resource management and environmental monitoring, using cutting-edge tools like GIS and 3D photogrammetry.
02 - Ecosystem regeneration practices with community leaders from ‘Ridge to Reef’
03 - Leadership, communication, and data management skills
Love our program? Please donate $19,800 for 4 students / Fall or Spring semester
Udayana University Semester Credit Internship Program
📍 Biosphere Center Bali
Scholarship support for 1 student: $4,950.00 USD
01 - Natural resource management and environmental monitoring, using cutting-edge tools like GIS and 3D photogrammetry.
02 - Ecosystem regeneration practices with community leaders from ‘Ridge to Reef’
03 - Leadership, communication, and data management skills
Love our program? Please donate $19,800 for 4 students / Fall or Spring semester
Indonesian University Student Internship Program
📍 Sailing Vessel MIR
Scholarship support of 1 student to join MIR as crew member for an 8-month program: $7,200 USD.
Seamanship, sailing and navigation
Coral reef ecology and stewardship
Implementation of community food gardens
Composting and soil regeneration
Culture outreach and school education programs
Leadership and skills to address marine challenges in the Coral Triangle
Love our program? Please donate $43,200 for 6 students (January to August)
Indonesian University Student Internship Program
📍 Sailing Vessel MIR
Scholarship support of 1 student to join MIR as crew member for an 8-month program: $7,200 USD.
Seamanship, sailing and navigation
Coral reef ecology and stewardship
Implementation of community food gardens
Composting and soil regeneration
Culture outreach and school education programs
Leadership and skills to address marine challenges in the Coral Triangle
Love our program? Please donate $43,200 for 6 students (January to August)
Indonesian University Student Internship Program
📍 Sailing Vessel MIR
Scholarship support of 1 student to join MIR as crew member for an 8-month program: $7,200 USD.
Seamanship, sailing and navigation
Coral reef ecology and stewardship
Implementation of community food gardens
Composting and soil regeneration
Culture outreach and school education programs
Leadership and skills to address marine challenges in the Coral Triangle
Love our program? Please donate $43,200 for 6 students (January to August)
International Summer Stewardship Program: July 2025
Scholarship support of 1 student (Indonesian or international): $6,125 USD
1st Week:
Biosphere Center Bali learning sustainability and ecosystem regeneration practices from ‘Ridge to Reef’
2nd- 4th Week:
Sailing Yacht MIR voyage from Bali to Moyo Island Work with the Moyo Island community to engage with a local school and practice coral stewardship and organic home garden implementation
International Summer Stewardship Program: July 2025
Scholarship support of 1 student (Indonesian or international): $6,125 USD
1st Week:
Biosphere Center Bali learning sustainability and ecosystem regeneration practices from ‘Ridge to Reef’
2nd- 4th Week:
Sailing Yacht MIR voyage from Bali to Moyo Island Work with the Moyo Island community to engage with a local school and practice coral stewardship and organic home garden implementation
All programs include coral gardening and replanting coral, reforestation and watershed regeneration, compost and soil management, implementation of Home Gardens, and local school education programs.
Biosphere Center, Bali - Ecosystem Regeneration & Sustainability Education Programs
We provide a unique experiential learning program in sustainability and ecological regenerative practices from Ridge to Reef.
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The Coral Triangle, Sailing Ship Mir – Internship Semester at Sea
Interns join our ship as crew members to learn navigation and seamanship, as well as become stewards of coral reefs and help to implement home food gardens with remote island communities.
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Testimonials
Testimonials
Testimonials
Eva
Origin: Sumba NTT
"Joining MIR has changed my perspective on how I see the world. I have since limited my use of plastic, learned how to work together in a team, solve problems and also how to respond to emergencies; wow that's cool. I hope to someday bring this knowledge to my village and help my family to make a home garden of their own, as well as educate them on how to be more responsible with their fishing techniques."
Amos
Origin: Flores NTT
"My hope after finishing my journey on Mir is that I will come back to my house and continue to make home gardens, especially in my own home, so I can inspire people to make the same and then we all can solve this issue in our country!"
Yusril
Origin: Ponorogo, East Java
"My hope for joining MIR was that I could share ridge to reef knowledge with the islands of Indonesia and practice it myself. On MIR I have learned how to take care of the ship systems. I have also learned from people in all the different places Mir has been, their difficulties, successes, cultures and backgrounds. Since being on MIR I have become more sensitive to environmental conservation and helped preserve the sea by planting coral reefs."
Barra
Origin: Bekasi, West Java
"Never could I have ever imagined I would sail the ocean, but MIR welcomed me with open arms. They taught me how to sail and let me join them to promote conservation efforts around small islands in Indonesia. Definitely one of the best experiences in my life."
Ezca
Origin: Sumedang, West Java
"Sailing with MIR opened my eyes to the true condition of Indonesia's oceans, deepening my awareness of the environmental challenges we face. Beyond that, it boosted my confidence, introduced me to new skills, and, most importantly, gifted me a magical new family. This precious experience is one I will always treasure."
Yandi
Origin: Bandung, West Java
"MIR and Biosphere Foundation have given me the opportunity to learn new skills as a sailor and as a Biospherian. Since joining MIR I now understand more about how the impact of one ecosystem can affect another. My first year on MIR helped me to know my own strengths and weaknesses much better and also how to work in a team. On MIR I have become better with knowing how to divide my time and also how to become a better leader."
Yuwi
Origin: Jakarta, West Java
"I joined MIR in 2021 and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I was able to learn things I truly care about like sailing, marine conservation and permaculture. Being part of this project really helped me to find myself. I am so thankful for the opportunity I received. Joining MIR inspired me to take positive action in my community where I now have my own back yard organic home garden and also help others learn how to do it for themselves."
Nuke
Origin: Surabaya, East Java
"Living on MIR totally opened up my mind and showed me how life is indeed full of surprises. I saw things in a different way than my usual point of view. The experiences I had were beyond my imagination. So thrilling! I had valuable lessons in every single second. I am so glad I didn’t miss my chance to be part of the MIR 2023 crew, they were some of the best moments of my life so far."
Eva
Origin: Sumba NTT
"Joining MIR has changed my perspective on how I see the world. I have since limited my use of plastic, learned how to work together in a team, solve problems and also how to respond to emergencies; wow that's cool. I hope to someday bring this knowledge to my village and help my family to make a home garden of their own, as well as educate them on how to be more responsible with their fishing techniques."
Yusril
Origin: Ponorogo, East Java
"My hope for joining MIR was that I could share ridge to reef knowledge with the islands of Indonesia and practice it myself. On MIR I have learned how to take care of the ship systems. I have also learned from people in all the different places Mir has been, their difficulties, successes, cultures and backgrounds. Since being on MIR I have become more sensitive to environmental conservation and helped preserve the sea by planting coral reefs."
Amos
Origin: Flores NTT
"My hope after finishing my journey on Mir is that I will come back to my house and continue to make home gardens, especially in my own home, so I can inspire people to make the same and then we all can solve this issue in our country!"
Barra
Origin: Bekasi, West Java
"Never could I have ever imagined I would sail the ocean, but MIR welcomed me with open arms. They taught me how to sail and let me join them to promote conservation efforts around small islands in Indonesia. Definitely one of the best experiences in my life."
Yandi
Origin: Bandung, West Java
"MIR and Biosphere Foundation have given me the opportunity to learn new skills as a sailor and as a Biospherian. Since joining MIR I now understand more about how the impact of one ecosystem can affect another. My first year on MIR helped me to know my own strengths and weaknesses much better and also how to work in a team. On MIR I have become better with knowing how to divide my time and also how to become a better leader."
Ezca
Origin: Sumedang, West Java
"Sailing with MIR opened my eyes to the true condition of Indonesia's oceans, deepening my awareness of the environmental challenges we face. Beyond that, it boosted my confidence, introduced me to new skills, and, most importantly, gifted me a magical new family. This precious experience is one I will always treasure."
Yuwi
Origin: Jakarta, West Java
"I joined MIR in 2021 and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I was able to learn things I truly care about like sailing, marine conservation and permaculture. Being part of this project really helped me to find myself. I am so thankful for the opportunity I received. Joining MIR inspired me to take positive action in my community where I now have my own back yard organic home garden and also help others learn how to do it for themselves."
Nuke
Origin: Surabaya, East Java
"Living on MIR totally opened up my mind and showed me how life is indeed full of surprises. I saw things in a different way than my usual point of view. The experiences I had were beyond my imagination. So thrilling! I had valuable lessons in every single second. I am so glad I didn’t miss my chance to be part of the MIR 2023 crew, they were some of the best moments of my life so far."
Eva
Origin: Sumba NTT
"Joining MIR has changed my perspective on how I see the world. I have since limited my use of plastic, learned how to work together in a team, solve problems and also how to respond to emergencies; wow that's cool. I hope to someday bring this knowledge to my village and help my family to make a home garden of their own, as well as educate them on how to be more responsible with their fishing techniques."
Yusril
Origin: Ponorogo, East Java
"My hope for joining MIR was that I could share ridge to reef knowledge with the islands of Indonesia and practice it myself. On MIR I have learned how to take care of the ship systems. I have also learned from people in all the different places Mir has been, their difficulties, successes, cultures and backgrounds. Since being on MIR I have become more sensitive to environmental conservation and helped preserve the sea by planting coral reefs."
Amos
Origin: Flores NTT
"My hope after finishing my journey on Mir is that I will come back to my house and continue to make home gardens, especially in my own home, so I can inspire people to make the same and then we all can solve this issue in our country!"
Barra
Origin: Bekasi, West Java
"Never could I have ever imagined I would sail the ocean, but MIR welcomed me with open arms. They taught me how to sail and let me join them to promote conservation efforts around small islands in Indonesia. Definitely one of the best experiences in my life."
Yandi
Origin: Bandung, West Java
"MIR and Biosphere Foundation have given me the opportunity to learn new skills as a sailor and as a Biospherian. Since joining MIR I now understand more about how the impact of one ecosystem can affect another. My first year on MIR helped me to know my own strengths and weaknesses much better and also how to work in a team. On MIR I have become better with knowing how to divide my time and also how to become a better leader."
Ezca
Origin: Sumedang, West Java
"Sailing with MIR opened my eyes to the true condition of Indonesia's oceans, deepening my awareness of the environmental challenges we face. Beyond that, it boosted my confidence, introduced me to new skills, and, most importantly, gifted me a magical new family. This precious experience is one I will always treasure."
Yuwi
Origin: Jakarta, West Java
"I joined MIR in 2021 and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I was able to learn things I truly care about like sailing, marine conservation and permaculture. Being part of this project really helped me to find myself. I am so thankful for the opportunity I received. Joining MIR inspired me to take positive action in my community where I now have my own back yard organic home garden and also help others learn how to do it for themselves."
Nuke
Origin: Surabaya, East Java
"Living on MIR totally opened up my mind and showed me how life is indeed full of surprises. I saw things in a different way than my usual point of view. The experiences I had were beyond my imagination. So thrilling! I had valuable lessons in every single second. I am so glad I didn’t miss my chance to be part of the MIR 2023 crew, they were some of the best moments of my life so far."
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