Welcome to Senaren
The Yayasan Oring Titen Senaren (Senaren Foundation), or YORIS, was established to bridge cultures and preserve heritage. Since our inception in 2025, we have been committed to creating meaningful connections between communities through education, cultural exchange, and preservation initiatives.
For over 20 years, our co-founder, Dr. Linda S. McIntosh, and our co-founder/director, Mr. Antony Lianurat, have worked with local communities and people passionate about textiles and culture from all over the world to facilitate exchanges and educational opportunities in Indonesia and across Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand. Now, we are united to work officially as a foundation in Indonesia.
Our Activities
Highlights from our recent programs and events
GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for Aug 15th earthquake survivors
YORIS has a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for basic necessities, such as food and water, for families in need.
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Lamaholot Textiles and Natural Dyeing
YORIS organized a pop-up exhibit for the Lamaholot Festival
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Emergency Support for Families
Giving basic necessities to families affected by the series of earthquakes that have devastated communities in Flores an...
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Our Dream - a Textile Museum in Lewoleba
A long-term goal is to found a textile museum
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Assistance for Students in Need
An important activity of Senaren is providing assistance to underprivileged children. Funding supports general school f...
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GoFundMe Drive for Donations for Families Affected by the Aug 15 Earthquake
Co-founder Dr. Linda S. McIntosh has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for basic necessities, such as food and...
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7.7. Earthquake brings hardship to 1000s in Flores and Palue Islands
Thousands of people face hardship and uncertainty after a 7.7 earthquake on 15 August 2026.
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The Lamaholot Festival
LORIS or the Senaren Foundation participated in the 2026 Lamaholot Festival, organizing a booth celebrating Lamaholot an...
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Save the Dates: 1-4 July 2026
The 2026 International Lamaholot Festival will take place from 1 to 4 July.
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Another Tragedy occurs over School Supplies
The inability to afford school supplies has led to the death of a student in North Sumatra
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A School Student Tragedy in Flores
No way to pay school fees leads to the tragedy of a Flores youth
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Ile Mandiri Textiles
The tubular garments of the Lamaholot living around Ile Mandiri feature patterning composed of fine ...
Natural Dyeing
Lamaholot weavers use various plants to make natural dyes. The main dyes are indigo and morinda. Sec...
Our Activities
YORIS, also called the Senaren Foundation, was founded to carry out various activities to support cu...
YORIS at the 2026 Lamaholot Festival
YORIS organized a textile and natural-dye exhibit for the 2026 Lamaholot Festival in Lewoleba.
YORIS at the 2026 Lamaholot Festival
YORIS organized a textile and natural-dye exhibit for the 2026 Lamaholot Festival in Lewoleba.
YORIS at the 2026 Lamaholot Festival
YORIS organized a textile and natural-dye exhibit for the 2026 Lamaholot Festival in Lewoleba.
YORIS at the 2026 Lamaholot Festival
YORIS organized a textile and natural-dye exhibit for the 2026 Lamaholot Festival in Lewoleba.
YORIS at the 2026 Lamaholot Festival
YORIS organized a textile and natural-dye exhibit for the 2026 Lamaholot Festival in Lewoleba.
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Cultural Festival Highlhts
Watch some of the best moments from our Annual Cultural Festival, Festival Lamaholot, featuring trad...
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Meet the dedicated people behind our mission
Hans Lebuan
Board of Trustees
Antony Lianurat
Director/ Founder
Dr. Linda Susan McIntosh
Founder
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