What We Believe
KantiHealth believes that Indigenous communities are not powerless. They carry deep knowledge of the body, land, food system, healing, and community care, knowledge that has sustained them for hundreds of generations. Yet complex forms of structural violence have created rapid environmental, economic, and social pressures that bring new health challenges no community should have to face alone.
KantiHealth works alongside Indigenous communities to co-design health solutions that expand equitable access to healthcare, so Indigenous Peoples can determine their own lives with dignity, autonomy, and the best attainable health and well-being.
Indigenous peoples should never be treated as passive recipients of health. Global health equity becomes possible only when every community has the power and space to contribute its knowledge, and when Indigenous voices are recognized as essential to shaping healthier futures for all.
Health as a Human Right
Indigenous Self-Determination
Equal Collaboration
Our Journey
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Meet Our Management Team
Kanti W. Janis, S.H., LL.M.
Board of Supervisors
Kanti W. Janis, S.H., LL.M., is a writer and advocate dedicated to expanding public education, improving author welfare, and promoting access to quality literary work. Her novels, graphic literature, and community initiatives (such as founding Sebermula publisher and Baca Di Tebet library) reflect her commitment to social criticism and inclusive knowledge spaces. She currently serves as the Chair of the Koperasi Penulis Bangsa Indonesia and the Legal Presidium of the ALINEA Writers’ Union.
Ivan Hadwin
Co-Founder & Board of Advisors
Ivan Hadwin is a seasoned tech startup executive specialising in strategic operations, forging strategic partnerships, and fundraising. He drives the financial sustainability strategy behind the solution while leveraging his digital product expertise to build reliable knowledge platforms for the indigenous community. He is currently exploring the ESG (Environment, Sustainability, Governance) space in the Indonesian market.
Yoanita Oktiva - Administration & Organisational Support
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Dr. Kenneth Tan
Field Coordinator
Kenneth Tan is a physician and public health practitioner. He previously practiced general medicine in Buton Island, and is currently a field doctor and researcher in Suku Anak Dalam. His research work spans the whole spectrum of TB, from diagnostic performance, to community acceptance; from government policy uptake to implementation in remote locations. At the heart of this is a belief that no one should suffer from a preventable and treatable disease.
Dr. Christy Abigail Wulandari
Founder & Director
Christy A. Wulandari is a medical doctor with seven years of experience in Indigenous health, including two years living with the Anak Dalam Tribe as a trusted partner in community care. Her work centers on strengthening health access, cultural understanding, and long-term community engagement. As a YSEALI fellow, she supports the strategic expansion of Kanti’s initiatives across Southeast Asia, starting from Indonesia.
Meet Our Volunteer Team
Firman Laia
Training & Curriculum Development
Firman Laia is a sports enthusiast and community development professional with 10+ years of experience in International Non-profit Organizations specializing in education, livelihood, emergency response, and project management. He is an awardee of the Indonesian Endowment Fund for Education and graduated with distinction from the postgraduate course "Education for Sustainable Futures in Adult, Youth, and Community Contexts" at the University of Glasgow.
Yessi Fatika Sari, S.Pd., M.Sc.
Training & Curriculum Development
Yessi Fatika Sari is an educator with five years of experience as a social volunteer. She recently completed her Master’s degree in International and Comparative Education at the University of Glasgow through the LPDP scholarship program. Her current professional focus is on curriculum development and education policy analysis, with a commitment to supporting and empowering teachers across Indonesia.
Adinda Septianingtyas, S.Kep., Ns., MPH
Training & Curriculum Development
Adinda Septianingtyas is an MPH graduate specialising in health economics, with a background in nursing. She has experience in local humanitarian work and a strong commitment to advancing health equity and improving access to healthcare for vulnerable communities.
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Ronggo A. Kahar, MPA.
Data Scientist
Ronggo Kahar is an auditor, program evaluator, and policy analyst with over a decade of experience in Indonesia’s public sector. A graduate from NYU Wagner’s Public Policy Analysis, he is experienced working in different regions such as Central Borneo and Eastern Nusa Tenggara. Currently part of Indonesia’s Task Force of Illegal Forest Use, he is passionate about rural development as a means to improve the livelihood of people in need.
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