The AFSC is a 501(c)3 organization and all contributions are tax deductible, subject to I.R.S. limitations.


Our EIN number is:
23-1352010.

Home  >  Indonesia

Indonesia

Program Summary

health
A volunteer women's health facilitator.

Indonesia is the fourth largest nation and the most populous Muslim nation in the world. AFSC’s has been engaged with Indonesia since the young diplomats programs and regional exchanges of the 1960’s and 70’s. AFSC’s current program in Indonesia grew out of work initiated by the Quaker International Affairs Representatives in the late 1990’s. In the wake of communal violence between ethnic and religious groups which broke out after the financial crisis and fall of Suharto in 1998, AFSC supported regional exchanges and research on community level peacebuilding. Innovative work with youth volunteers in Jogjakarta grew into the Youth for Peace program [see below]. The tsunami in 2004 led to a sudden expansion of the work and prompted AFSC to establish an office in the country. AFSC’s is now registered under the Department of Social Welfare as an international organization engaged in peacework.

Tsunami Relief and Recovery

Following its initial response focusing on material aid, food, and related assistance, AFSC has concentrated on northern and eastern Aceh, which had also been affected by years of conflict. Read more

The Youth for Peace program

Supports voluntary organizations led by young people for young people.  Peace camps are among their activities.   Read more

Pilot Program in West Timor

AFSC will be working with local organizations in border communities with resettled refugees, building community capacity to settle disputes.  Read more

Learn more about AFSC in Indonesia  

session
A scene during trauma healing session facilitated by AFSC.

Interview with Patrica DeBoer,
AFSC’s Asia Regional Director

AFSC sits down with Patricia DeBoer as she talks about the Indonesia program's recovery and rebuilding efforts in Aceh, Indonesia and what the future holds (All audio is in MP3 format) .

audio Origins of AFSC in Indonesia (4 Min.)

audio Working with local organizations in East Aceh (2 Min.)

audio Giving support to families (3 Min.)

audio Rebuilding the economy (5 Min.)

audio Rebuilding trust through religion & spirituality (5 Min.)

audio Community cohesion (4 Min.)

audio Working in places of conflict (4 Min.)

audio Trauma healing workshops (4 Min.)

audio Role of young people in healing the community (4 Min.)

audio Benefits of working on youth programs (2 Min.)

audio The next challenge for Aceh (2 Min.)

audio Reasons for civil war and contension in Aceh ( Min.)

audio Experiece AFSC brings to partner organizations ( 5 Min.)

audio Final thoughts on Aceh's future (1 Min.)

^ Top of page