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American Women's Association
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American Women's Association of Indonesia
(call for directions to the AWA Center)
Tel. (62-21) 718-1877
Fax (62-21) 7179-3641
Office Hours Monday-Friday 9am-12 noon
Email awa@awajakarta.org
Website www.awajakarta.org

Membership in the AWA:

Membership is open to women and men of all nationalities. Current number of members 250. Cost of annual membership can change periodically. Please contact the AWA Center for information on the current dues. All activities are held in English.

Membership in the AWA entitles a person to:

  • The Kayon newsletter delivered quarterly
  • free admission to AWA General Membership Meetings
  • access to the AWA website's Members-Only section
  • the opportunity to serve the community on AWA committees
  • the right to donate to and shop at our AWA Thrift Shop
  • an AWA membership directory
  • an AWA pocket calendar
  • attendance at special activities organized for members only
  • weekly email updates (beAWAre) regarding activities
  • Email update for Security  from the US Embassy

The purposes of the AWA are to:

  • conduct activities of interest to citizens of the United States residing in Indonesia
  • promote interest and participation in social welfare in Indonesia
  • foster a feeling of fellowship among its members
  • further interest in Indonesian cultural activities
  • give financial assistance to social welfare and/or socioeconomic projects in Indonesia

AWA Activities include:

“Coffee & Chat” coffee mornings are held weekly on Mondays at 9:30am at the AWA Center. These casual get togethers begin at 9:30 am and it's a great opportunity to meet other members and newcomers to Jakarta. A more formal and organized "AWA Monthly Social & Shopping" is held the second Tuesday of each month in South Jakarta. Social and Shopping begin at 9:00 am and the program begins promptly at 10:00 am.

Monthly Activities are listed in our magazine, The Kayon. Signup sheets for many activities will be found at the General Social and Shopping Meetings or the AWA Center.

Special Interest Groups are formed each year by members with common interests such as cooking, golfing, reading, etc.

AWA Publications

The AWA publishes many books that are specifically designed to assist expatriates in a successful transition to life in Indonesia. These books are sold at the AWA Center. Titles such as the Jakarta's Shoppers Guide and Introducing Indonesia: A Guide to Expatriate Living are especially useful to newcomers. Other helpful books include bi-lingual cookbooks, children's books, and a pocket guide to Bahasa Indonesia.

Our Committee is in the process of updating the newest Jakarta Shopper's Guide and Introducing Indonesia editions. The Jakarta Shopper's Guide will be available for sale around November 2009 and the Introducing Indonesia around early 2010.

AWA Thrift Shop

Members may donate used clothing, household goods, toys, books, etc. to be sold in the Thrift Shop. Proceeds from sales go toward operating expenses and funding social welfare projects. The AWA Thrift Shop is open to all expatriates for purchasing goods or donating items.

Social Welfare Committee

Meets at 9:00 am on the third Tuesday of each month at the AWA Center.

General Membership Meetings

General Membership Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at various locations around South Jakarta. Coffee and informal shopping begin at 9:00 am and the program begins promptly at 10:00 am.

Notices of regularly scheduled meetings, or special events are placed in The Kayon and members are notified via weekly emails.

Services to the expatriate community-at-large:

Monthly Newcomer's Coffee Morning, AWA Center for publications, Thrift Shop and bulletin boards with "for sale" items from expatriates and notices of community events and functions. Fall and Spring Shopping Bazaars.

Updated 9/30/2009

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