About
Morro supports leaders and organizations in managing socio-cultural and environmental change.
Our team brings together strategists and creatives with roots in the Indonesian archipelago and reach across Southeast Asia and the Pacific. At the heart of our work is a deep respect for the biocultural diversity of this region and the unseen forces that shape its people and places.
Steering clear of fixed approaches, we begin by understanding the unique history, context and entry points of every initiative. From there, we guide change processes that respond to these realities, building long-term partnerships that allow us to travel the distance with our clients and collaborators.
We do this all for a more-than-human world, where:
Business models evolve to meet planetary health and human wellbeing;
Communities are positioned to shape their own futures;
and Nature is respected as the basis of Life itself.
Our Approach
Though our work spans different disciplines and applications, it is always guided by four core principles:
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We observe every initiative or organization as a living, breathing system with many interconnected elements. An organization also rarely functions in isolation, and more often than not is influenced and impacted by a broader ecosystem of existence. We develop an understanding of the whole, prior to narrowing in on any specific parts.
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Our working process is grounded in social research and participatory methodologies. While we hold fresh eyes and perspective as a third party counterpart, we are driven by the insights that emerge within our processes. We acknowledge the ownership of these findings, and present ourselves as a learning partner in change management.
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We ground our work through a rights-based framework, seeking to identify, integrate and adapt to the perspectives of rights holders, resource users, and affected parties in the given context. This allows us to work based on roles and function and how power and accountabilities are present.
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To drive uptake and change, we help teams identify and leverage pre-existing skill sets, resources and capabilities that match the working environment, context and assignment. While needs, weaknesses and gaps are addressed, they do not dictate nor lead the process. A solid foundation is built on the assets that exist within the team, organisation and ecosystem.
Who we are
Ellie Lovett
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Ellie draws on over twelve years of advising NGOs, businesses, philanthropists and university programs on scopes such as community conservation, landscape governance, and social accountability in value chains. She is a registered social consultant of SA8000, the world’s leading standard on human rights in the workplace, as well as an avid gardener. Raised in Indonesia, Ellie brings a relational and grounded approach to her work. Life in the world’s largest archipelago has cultivated an utmost appreciation for biocultural diversity and ‘gotong royong’ – mutual cooperation. She continues to pursue pathways to creatively focus on the cultivation and revitalization of these linkages.
Natasha Berting
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Natasha is a Bali-based communications specialist with a background in visual design, writing and publishing. Besides brand creation and strategy, she has over a decade of experience in researching and developing stories about the changing role of creativity in social and climate justice. This includes the production of digital content, print publications and media campaigns for organizations like What Design Can Do and Shado Mag. When she's not writing, she's usually working to bring other people's stories to life as an independent editor and publisher.
Sayu Komang
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Gusti Ayu Komang Sri Mahayuni (Sayu) is a master trainer in agroecology, agroforestry, and local food systems, grounded in Balinese agrarian culture and a leader in practices like biodynamic farming, permaculture design and food forests. She has worked across Indonesia and regionally to support Indigenous communities within food sovereignty, climate resilience, and enterprise development. Sayu brings deep experience to program management, monitoring and evaluation, supply chains and community enterprises.
Made Sania Saraswati
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Sania is a qualitative researcher who bridges institutional worlds that rarely speak to one another. She has led product research from concept to launch, conducted institutional analysis to inform policy development, and applied participatory methods in grassroots movements. Her practice pairs rigorous qualitative methods with implementation strategy, ensuring insights translate into action. Based in Bali and working globally, she brings deep Indonesian institutional knowledge alongside international frameworks.
Abiyasa Adiguna
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Abiyasa is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Bandung, Indonesia. He has spent years working on a wide range of design projects, including several report layouts, illustrations, infographics, and campaign videos focused on wildlife and the environment. His passion for drawing began at a young age, though he drifted away from it for a while as he explored other interests growing up. Today, he’s back to doing what he loves most: bringing visuals to life to help communicate meaningful stories to audiences.
Katryn Ivania Chandra
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Katryn is a graphic designer currently based in Bali. Through working on a range of projects, she discovered a growing interest in editorial design and illustration, and has been exploring both more deeply. Designing within the context of sustainability and nature conservation has expanded her perspective and shaped the way she approaches her work. It continues to inspire her to take on projects that feel thoughtful, meaningful, and impactful.
Morro is a member of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature.
As part of this network, we’re committed to the recognition of the Rights of Nature of our more-than-human world.