Empowering Potential, Building Futures
Bernilai Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on improving the knowledge, skills, and competencies of individuals and groups through an intensive training approach within a safe, guided, and adaptive learning ecosystem.
Our Vision & Mission
Vision
Supporting and facilitating a learning ecosystem that enables individuals to develop skilled, impactful, self-sufficient, and empowered human resources, in line with their function and role within the social environment, to achieve an improved and sustainable quality of life for the community.
Mission
- Develop High-Quality, Contextual Training Programs: We design and deliver training programs that are relevant, innovative, and tailored to the specific needs of individuals and organizations.
- Enhance Professional Competence: We facilitate the professional development of individuals across various sectors, enabling them to perform their roles optimally and create a positive impact.
- Foster Self-Sufficiency and Empowerment: We equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to become self-sufficient in facing challenges.
- Build Networks and Collaboration: We forge strategic partnerships with various stakeholders to expand the reach and impact of our training programs.
- Conduct Continuous Evaluation and Adaptation: We regularly evaluate the effectiveness of our programs and adapt them to changing needs and developments.
Our Vision for Change Framework
Improving the quality of human resources requires a focused, comprehensive, and sustainable process. Therefore, every initiative at Bernilai Foundation is designed within a clear framework to ensure a tangible contribution in both the short and long term.
Input
Relevant and High-Quality Resources
We provide tailored curricula, experienced facilitators, and strategic partnerships to develop soft and hard skills.
Process
Systematic & Contextual Implementation
Our programs are executed through a systematic process, from needs assessment to contextual training and continuous mentoring.
Output
Short-Term Results
Participants experience a direct increase in their capacity, both in knowledge and skills, to perform their roles more effectively.
Outcome
Mid-Term Results
Communities become more independent, empowered, and adaptive in facing challenges, while individuals gain skills to collaborate and innovate.
Impact
Long-Term Results
The ultimate goal is to create excellent and sustainable human resources that contribute to an improved quality of life.
Febs Asyagaf
Founder
A visionary chef and MasterChef Indonesia finalist who uses food as a vehicle for social, educational, and economic empowerment.
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Febs Asyagaf, a finalist on MasterChef Indonesia Season 8, is more than just a chef—she is a visionary who uses food as a vehicle for social, educational, and economic empowerment.
Her journey began with a passion for exploring diverse cooking techniques, which first led her to study journalism before pursuing a specialized culinary program in Southern France to refine her craft.
Motivated by a deep commitment to mastering Indonesian cuisine and giving back to her community, Febs discovered her calling in philanthropy. Her mission to uplift socio-economic welfare through food inspired her to spearhead a life skills initiative: building a culinary and life skills school in Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara.
As she developed the curriculum, Febs identified a deeper challenge—a widespread skills gap among high school graduates in Sumba. Many students were leaving school unprepared for the job market, partly because their teachers lacked formal training and access to professional resources.
Recognizing that a culinary school alone could not address this systemic issue, Febs expanded her vision and founded Bernilai. The foundation takes a dual approach: providing students with practical education while also equipping teachers with the training and tools they need. By strengthening teacher capacity, Bernilai ensures students develop not only technical expertise in culinary arts but also essential soft skills for higher education and future careers.
Febs believes every young person deserves the chance to reach their full potential. Through her work, she is cultivating opportunities, strengthening communities, and shaping a brighter future—one skill at a time.
Melky Ayu Wijayanti, M.Pd.
Advisor
A passionate modern lecturer with extensive experience in curriculum development and improving education quality.
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As an advisor of Bernilai Foundation, Melky Ayu Wijayanti brings her passion and extensive experience as a modern lecturer to the mission of improving education quality. With a strong background in teaching and language education, Melky understands the critical importance of equipping educators with the skills they need to support high-quality graduates.
Her expertise in areas such as adult education, curriculum development, and academic research allows her to contribute valuable insights to the foundation’s capacity-building efforts. Melky’s experience as a German Lecturer at Universitas Negeri Jakarta and as a teacher of both Bahasa Indonesia and English for various organizations gives her a unique perspective on effective teaching methodologies. Through her guidance, the Bernilai Foundation can become a sustainable force for positive change, helping to create lasting impact in communities by fostering skilled and independent individuals.
Sarah Maulida Lestari
Chairman
A dedicated teacher and social worker who believes in the transformative power of inclusive and contextual education.
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Sarah Maulida Lestari is a dedicated teacher and social worker who firmly believes in the transformative power of knowledge. As Chairman of Bernilai Foundation, she is driven by a shared vision to create lasting change through inclusive and contextual education. For Sarah, education is the key to sustainability. Since she began teaching in 2018 and became a social worker in 2021, she has championed a holistic approach, emphasising that actual skill is a product of knowledge, practice, and supportive environments. This philosophy guides her work in fostering collaborative efforts among professionals, families, and communities.
By building enlightened communities, Sarah aims to empower individuals to become self-reliant and have a positive impact. Her dedication to this mission aligns perfectly with Bernilai Foundation’s goal of building a sustainable and thriving society.
Hisyam Binekas, S.Psi., M.B.A.
Chief Financial Officer
Manages the foundation’s finances with expertise in psychology and business administration.
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Hisyam Binekas is a highly versatile professional whose multifaceted background in both business administration and psychology provides a holistic perspective perfectly aligned with the Bernilai Foundation’s mission. Much like the foundation’s philosophy, Hisyam firmly believes that true skill is a product of knowledge, practice, and a supportive environment. His diverse experience across different sectors—from consultancy and technology to non-profit work—demonstrates his ability to foster collaborative efforts and apply strategic thinking to create meaningful, sustainable impact. With a proven track record in leadership and people development, Hisyam is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities, a commitment that will be invaluable in his role as CFO to help build a thriving and self-reliant society.
Visionary
We have a future-focused approach, designing programs that prepare individuals for future challenges.
Action-Oriented
We execute plans with discipline and efficiency to produce real change on the ground.
Local-Centric
Our programs are designed to fit the unique characteristics and challenges of each region.
Unifying
We forge strong, strategic partnerships to create synergy and expand our positive impact.
Accessible
We ensure our programs are easily accessible to those who need them most, especially in remote regions.
Building Capacity
We focus on building capacity, not just providing aid, to foster self-reliance.
Lifelong Learning
We promote a culture of lifelong learning, instilling a passion to continue growing.
Empowering
We provide individuals with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to become independent.
Excellence
We are committed to delivering high-quality programs and a remarkable impact.