Trade After Aid

Sustain Sumatra is a new program for building sustainable trade and directly helping those whose lives were devastated by the Tsunami.

It was formed in September 2005 as a coalition of Indonesian, American and European partners.

Creating Economic Sustainability

Corporations are committing to purchase more products that source from Sumatra. These products include coffee, spices, vanilla, renewable lumber, and handicrafts. This commitment creates the economic base.

Creating Environmental Sustainability

As local farmers and artisans benefit from trading commitments, they in turn, work with Sustain Sumatra partners in Indonesia to rebuild communities in a sustainable way to protect the fragile environment.

Consumers Drive the Effort

Consumers purchasing products with the Sustain Sumatra brand participate in the process of helping to rebuild sustainably, and fuel the momentum for the program.

Working to Create Lasting Change

Sustain Sumatra is creating jobs, permanent schools, orphanages, homes, healthcare, microloans and technical training, in harmony with the unparalleled rainforests and natural resources of the land.

Join Us!

If you are interested in finding out how your corporation or organization can participate, please email info-at-sustainsumatra.org.