POLICY PLAN 2025-2027

Stichting Center for Culture and Development-The Netherlands (CCD-NL)

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION

 Introduction

 The Sitchiting Center for Culture and Development - Netherlands (CCD-NL) is a legally registered foundation based in the Netherlands. It is dedicated to fostering the advancement of culture and development both within the Netherlands and internationally, particularly in regions with significant historical, cultural, and economic ties to the country.

One of CCD-NL’s primary areas of focus is the preservation and promotion of Ikat weaving, a traditional Indonesian textile art form. Through its initiatives, CCD-NL aims to foster global collaboration between designers, artisans, and cultural practitioners, facilitating cross-cultural exchange, sustainable design practices, and economic empowerment for traditional artisan communities worldwide.

Vision and Missions

Vision:

To be a global leader in cultural preservation and sustainable development by fostering cross-cultural collaboration, empowering artisans, and promoting heritage sustainability. CCD-NL envisions a world where traditional crafts thrive in modern economies, artisans are economically empowered, and cultural exchange strengthens global connections while preserving artistic traditions for future generations.

Missions:

• Foster international collaborations for heritage sustainability. Build and strengthen cross-cultural partnerships between artisans, designers, and cultural organizations to ensure the long-term sustainability of traditional crafts.

• Develop cultural and development initiatives. Launch and support initiatives that connect the Netherlands with countries with strong historical, cultural, and economic ties, ensuring meaningful cultural exchange.

• Promote cultural preservation and education. Implement projects, training programs, and activities that preserve and revitalize cultural heritage, particularly in textile arts such as Ikat weaving. 

• Empower artisans economically. Provide artisans with skills, market access, and global networking opportunities to enhance their economic independence and sustain their craft.

• Cultivate committed leaders and professionals: Support the development of leaders and professionals dedicated to cultural preservation and sustainable development.

Objectives

• Promoting Cultural Exchange and Collaboration: Facilitating partnerships between Dutch designers and Indonesian Ikat artisans to blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.

• Preserving Cultural Heritage: Supporting the continuation of traditional Ikat weaving through training programs, workshops, and cross-cultural exchanges.

• Empowering Women Artisans: Providing Indonesian women artisans with skills in textile creation, sustainable practices, and business development.

• Encouraging Sustainable Textile Practices: Promoting the use of natural dyes and eco-friendly techniques in textile production.

• Creating Economic Opportunities: Enhancing the financial independence of artisans by helping them access international markets and expand their economic prospects.

• Building Strategic Networks & Partnerships: Establishing collaborations with organizations that share CCD-NL’s vision for cultural development and heritage preservation. CCD-NL acts as an initiator, mediator, commissioner, and executor in fostering relationships between Dutch and international partners (individuals and organizations) that support cultural heritage, sustainable design, and artistic innovation.

Activities

• Cultural Exchange Programs: CCD-NL facilitates international collaborations, particularly with Indonesia, Japan, and India, emphasizing shared traditions and textile heritage, mostly Ikat weaving. It hosts exhibitions, discussions, webinars, and interactive sessions to promote cross-cultural knowledge sharing. Additionally, social media publishing is actively used to share insights, highlight cultural exchanges, and engage a broader audience in conversations about heritage preservation and sustainable craftsmanship.

• Collaborative Design Projects: Facilitating partnerships between Dutch designers and Indonesian weavers to create innovative textile products.

• Training & Capacity Building: Organizing workshops to train Ikat artisans in sustainable fabric production, marketing, and business development.

• Environmental Awareness Campaigns: Advocating for sustainable textile production by promoting natural dyeing methods and reducing harmful environmental practices.

• Global Partnership Building: Connecting with cultural organizations, educational institutions, and industry leaders to expand opportunities for artisans and promote sustainable design globally.

History

Stichting Center for Culture and Development - Netherlands (CCD-NL) was founded by Yetty van der Made-Haning. In 2010, she initiated the exploration of Ikat, a traditional Indonesian weaving technique, at Leiden University's International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS). This initiative focused on revitalizing intangible cultural heritage and laid the groundwork for CCD-NL's establishment as a Dutch foundation in 2017.

Building upon these early initiatives, CCD-NL has been dedicated to promoting the vibrant connection between culture and development both within the Netherlands and beyond. In 2020, a decade after her initial exploration, Yetty returned to Indonesia to reconnect with the artisans supported by CCD-NL. This visit underscored her enduring commitment to preserving and promoting traditional crafts, as well as strengthening relationships with international partners.

Over the years, CCD-NL has organized various activities, including lectures and presentations to revive tangible and intangible cultural heritage and foster creativity, innovation, and sustainability in cultural development.

Organizational Structure

Board of Directors:

• Javersina Fernayeti Haning– Chairperson

• Julita Oetojo – Secretary

The Board of Directors is responsible for the accountable management of the foundation's financial resources and assets. This includes maintaining fair and reasonable overhead costs, ensuring that expenditures are strictly limited to those essential for achieving the foundation’s objectives, and fulfilling its obligations and responsibilities.

Additionally, the foundation will establish an organizational reserve to address identified financial needs for the coming year, including grant pre-financing, foreign exchange fluctuations, and non-eligible costs.

Executive Team:

• Javersina Fernayeti Haning -Founder & Director

• Office Manager (position periodically filled by volunteers)

Operational Team:

CCD-NL fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment, welcoming volunteers and professionals who are passionate about cultural preservation and sustainable development. Many of these positions are filled on a rotational, project-based, or volunteer basis, with volunteers typically serving for a period of three months before new candidates take over. This dynamic structure ensures continuous engagement, fresh perspectives, and broad participation in CCD-NL’s mission.

Project Management & Key Roles: (Positions periodically filled by volunteers)

• Project Managers

• Financial Manager

• Fundraising

• Financial Resources Director

• Marketing

• Communication Director

Specialists & Project Leaders: (Positions periodically filled by volunteers)

• Art & Cultural Heritage Project Coordinator

Media & Content Development: (Positions periodically filled by volunteers)

• Content Writers

• Social Media Assistants

• Visual & Graphic Designers

FUNDING

CCD-NL secures funding from various sources to sustain its activities, including:

• Grants from foundations and cultural organizations.

• Donations from individuals and businesses supporting cultural preservation.

• Fundraising events, including exhibitions, concerts, and cultural fairs.

• Revenue from textile sales, leveraging online platforms and international partnerships.

These funds are dedicated solely to cultural preservation, artisan empowerment, and operational sustainability. CCD-NL actively seeks funding through project development, grant proposals, fundraising initiatives, and donor contributions to support its activities.  In principle, all received funds, whether from grants, fundraising events, or donations, are directly allocated to project execution, ensuring maximum impact and alignment with the foundation’s mission. Additionally, CCD-NL is committed to securing long-term financial partnerships to guarantee its continued sustainability and the lasting success of its cultural and development initiatives.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Financial Policy

To support the projects and activities, the Stichting Center of Culture and Development -The Netherlands will look for funding from donors (public or private), and donations (individuals and corporations) and conduct fundraisings based on the theme of the projects.

 Funds raised by CCD-NL are used for:

• Financing the core activities of CCD-NL.

• Essential administrative and operational costs for executing its activities, such as website maintenance, logistics, and communication.

• Project-related expenses, such as materials, facilities, and transportation.

• Project Implementation: Supporting Ikat weaving initiatives, training programs, and design collaborations.

• Artisan Support: Providing materials, resources, and mentorship for Indonesian weavers.

• Exhibitions & Outreach: Promoting cross-cultural awareness through events in the Netherlands and Indonesia.

Reporting and Transparency

CCD-NL publishes an annual activity report and financial report. These reports are made publicly available on the foundation’s website or upon request, ensuring maximum transparency and accountability to donors, funders, and other stakeholders.

Once a year, the annual financial report is published within six months after the book year. The annual financial report will be approved and confirmed by the board of the Stichting Center for Culture and Development Netherlands.

Payment of the board

The board of the Stichting Center for Culture and Development - The Netherlands (board members) does not receive any remuneration for their services as board members. Reimbursement of expenses is possible. A board member may also be an Employee on condition that they are only paid for the activities and functions set out in their contract of employment which cannot include their duties as a Board Member.