Sambung Asa

Two college friends and a seaweed expert. That's who we are, the founders of Sambung Asa. Founded on a single belief: empowering coastal communities in Indonesia through seaweed activities. Our journey began with a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of coastal communities. As college and dive buddies, Julius and Yudhistira often discussed the challenges faced by these communities and brainstormed ways to address them. It was during these conversations that we realized the untapped potential of seaweed farming as a sustainable solution to uplift livelihoods and promote economic resilience along Indonesia's coastlines. Driven by this vision, we teamed up with Maria Gigih, a seaweed expert whose expertise and knowledge since 1994 has become invaluable assets to the mission. Together, we founded Sambung Asa with a mission to empower coastal communities through seaweed activities. The goal is not just to cultivate seaweed but to create sustainable livelihoods, foster economic growth, and preserve marine ecosystems for future generations. In Bahasa, Sambung Asa is the antonym of "putus asa" (despair). We chose this name because throughout our journey in the seaweed industry, we encountered many farmers, communities, and entrepreneurs who felt hopeless and desperate due to failures or fraudulent practices they experienced. We hope that our activities will connect the hopes of these people and contribute to developing and expanding the seaweed industry in the surrounding areas, Indonesia, and even globally. Empowering Communities. Cultivating Hope. Sambung Asa.