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Few of these organizations are set up to send information overseas, most are oriented to assisting those expats already living in Jakarta. When calling these organizations from overseas, add the country code for Indonesia (62), then the city code for Jakarta (21) before the phone number. Though every attempt is made to keep this listing as up to date as possible, please remember that by nature the expatriate community is transient with new members arriving and old members leaving literally every day. If you are aware of any errors in the material please send us an Email. Upcoming
Community Events Adoptive Families of IndonesiaThere is an informal support group of families who meets once a month, children all ages welcome to attend the playgroup. Families who have already adopted Indonesian children, are in the process, or want to adopt Indonesian children are welcome. We've lost contact with this group ... if you know of a current contact, please let us know. Support group for family members of alcoholics. Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon Jakarta (AA)Support group for alcoholics. American Women's Association of Indonesia (AWA)American women's social organization. See AWA publications. ASEAN Women's Circle of JakartaSocial organization of women from ASEAN member nations. Australian & New Zealand Association (ANZA)Australia and New Zealand social organization. Belgian & Luxemburg Indonesia ClubSocial Organization for citizens of Belgium and Luxemburg. See also Belgian Business Club Boy Scouts and Cub ScoutsActive Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts organizations exist at most international schools including JIS, BIS and AIS. Call the Jakarta International School activities office for more information. Tel. 769-2555, Pattimura campus 720-0536. Bridge GroupsThere are a number of social bridge days and nights through various community organizations and social clubs. Groups are often looking for some players. Make it known at the American Club or through your community groups that you belong to, and you'll be able to find other players. International Bridge Club Brasserie is welcoming new players. We play on every Tuesday and Friday from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Brasserie Restaurant in Kemang. For more information, contact Erna 081-8686-999, Kiyomi 021-5252581, or Lely Halim through Brassarie Restaurant Please come and join us! British Women's Association (BWA)British women's social organization. Canadian Women's Association (CWA)Canadian women's social organization. CLA-Indonesia (Circulo Latinoamericano)Social, cultural and artistic activities for Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese citizens residing in Indonesia. De Nederlandse Club JakartaPresident, Geert Embrechts, Email dncjakarta@gmail.com Website www.dncjakarta.nl Association for Dutch-speaking people in Indonesia. Throughout the year the club organizes various events such as pup nights, exhibitions, presentations, sporting events and coordinates information for Dutch expatriates in Jakarta. Democrats Abroad - Indonesia (USA)Organization of US Democrats. “Die Bruecke” German Speaking Women's AssociationGerman speaking women's social organization. Expatriate Emergency Blood Donor CommitteeContact Ibu Frida at the Indonesian Red Cross (Palang Merah Indonesia) at 390-6666. Or contact the International SOS Clinic, Jl. Puri Sakti 10, Cipete, Jakarta Selatan. Tel. 750-5980, 750-5973, 750-6001 The EEBDC seeks to match Rhesus negative (RH-) blood donors with those needing this rare type of blood in Indonesia. Other rare bloods are also sought. If you are Rh Negative please volunteer to be a stand-by donor for emergency use. Expatriate Catholic Women's AssociationCall Father S. Binzler at 797-1563 for more information. Foreign Wives of IndonesiansMarilyn Ardipradja 749-0663 Monthly gatherings of expatriate women of all nationalities who are married to Indonesian men. Friday Nite LiveChristian youth organization for middle school and high school youth.held on Fridays from 7:00-9:30 p.m. Contact the Jakarta International Baptist Church for more information. Girl Scouts of America ProgramCall the Jakarta International School activities office for more information.Tel. 769-2555. All nationalities welcome. Daisies, Brownies, Cadet and Junior Girl Scout programs available, depending on volunteers. Harvest Christian Women's FellowshipChristian women's fellowship meets weekly, open to all nationalities. IES TeensAn international, purpose driven youth ministry located in Jakarta, Indonesia. India ClubSocial association for Indian nationals. Indian Women's Association Jakarta (IWAJ)Established in 1975 to create harmony and unity amongst the different Indian communities in Jakarta, to promote social welfare activities and to make Indian women aware of the Indonesian culture. Tel. 310-2958, Fax 310-2959 IndoIndiansPortal for the expatriate Indian community in Indonesia. Indonesian Heritage SocietyLibrary - Sentral Senayan 1, 17th Floor, Jl Asia-Afrika (adjacent to Plaza Senayan), Tel. 572-5870 Museum Nasional office Tel 360-551. Cultural organization. Expatriates of all nationalities join study tours, explorers groups, evening lecture series and study groups to learn more about Indonesian culture. IHS Lecture Series Indonesian Petroleum AssociationProfessional organization of expatriates and Indonesians who work in the oil and gas and related industries Website www.ipa.or.id. Indonesian Vegan SocietySociety to promote vegetarianism. International Christian Youth (ICY)An interdenominational Christian youth group for teens in grades 7 through 12, meeting on Saturday nights. Contact the Jakarta International Baptist Church for more information. International Community Activity Center (ICAC)International community center offers counseling to expatriates. Jakarta Aeromodeling ClubExpat and Indonesians hobbyists who enjoy flying remote control craft. Jakarta Animal Aid NetworkDedicated to improving the welfare of animals in Indonesia/ Jakarta Foreign Correspondents Club (JFCC)Professional association for Jakarta-based foreign correspondents. Jakarta International BridgeHilton Hotel, Gemini Room, Executive Club Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Julie 765-5279.or Thursday mornings at 9:00a.m. Jakarta International Community Center (JICC)Offers classes for expats in international cuisine, Bahasa Indonesia, city tours, children's activities, dance lessons, language skills, staff classes, newcomers programs, Servant's Registry, gift shop, library and social welfare programs. Courses for household staff in cooking, English, hygiene and table set up.Contact Molina Hazuria at jicc@cbn.net.id for more information, or visit the JICC website. Phone 021-719-2216 JICC's Staff Registry - hire experienced maids, cooks, jaga, gardeners and babysitters Jl. Kemang Dalam IX No. M6 (across from the Montesorri School near Hero Kemang), Kemang, Tel. (62-21) 7179-3035 Jakarta International Community ChoirCommunity choir of international singing enthusiasts. Jakarta International Muslim SocietyTel (021) 741-8941 Association of expatriate men who have converted to Islam. Jakarta Japan ClubJakarta Japan Club Foundation, Skyline Bldg., 4th Floor, Jl. Thamrin No. 9, Jakarta Pusat 10350 Tel 315-0418. www.jjc.or.id Jakarta Learning Support AssociationA Support Group for Parents of Children with Learning Differences and Special Needs. Jakarta Offshore Sailing Club (JOSC)Commodore Thierry Powis tpowis@cbn.net.id home phone (62-21) 722-9646 Jakarta Offshore Sailing Club promotes and encourages participation in keel boat sailing races and ocean cruises. Most activities are done twice a month. people interested could access our website at www.josc.org The website includes the calendar and other activities. Jakarta PlayersCommunity-based expatriate thespian group, open to all nationalities. Java St. Andrew SocietySociety for expatriate Scots and those interested in Scottish Country dancing.. Events include socials/dancing on 1st and 3rd Thursdays, Jakarta Highland Gathering, St Andrew Ball, whisky tasting, quiz night, pub night. JIS Alumni Organizationalumni@jisedu.or.id, webmaster@JISAlumni.com Website www.jisalumni.com Organization of alumni from the Jakarta International School. Kiwanis Clubs of IndonesiaJl.Panglima Polim Raya No. 53, Jakarta Selatan. Tel..021-739-7620 - Korean Women's ClubJl. Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav. 58, Jakarta Selatan 12950, President: Chong, Eun-Kyung Korean women's social organization. |
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Lions Club of JakartaContact Mr Erwin Budisantosa (Club Secretary) at mobile 0811-974317, adipura@cbn.net.id Service organization, open to all nationalities. See Lions Club Jakarta Menteng Lontar FoundationContact: John H. McGlynn Tel. 574-6880. Fax 572-0353. Email: john_mcglynn@lontar.org. Website: www.lontar.org For general inquiries please contact Tuti tuti_zairati@lontar .org Lontar is a not-for-profit organization established for the purpose of promoting appreciation of Indonesian literature and culture; supporting the work of authors and translators of Indonesian literature (through publishing their works); and improving the quality of publication and distribution of Indonesian literary works and translations. Lontar’s library, containing several thousand titles (mostly in Indonesian) is open to the public by appointment. Lontar has a gift shop on its premises. Volunteers, especially people fluent in both English and Indonesian, are needed for sales events, the preparation of manuscripts for publication, and management of the organization’s website. Malaysia Club JakartaSocial activities for citizens of Malaysia. Contact the embassy for information on current club leadership. Narcotics AnonymousSupport group for abusers of narcotics and drugs. Meets weekly at SOS International clinic. Mother and Baby Support GroupA weekly support group for parents of all nationalities who have babies from newborn until four years old. Nordic Club JakartaSwedish, Norwegian, Danish and Finnish social organization for men and women. Pattimura Community ChoirThe choir was established nearly a year ago, and sings everything from secular to spiritual music from all around the world. If you love to sing you're welcome to join no matter what your experience. Contact Kate at 0813-80789755, or just show up Mondays at 7pm at JIS Pattimura Elementary School Jl. Pattimura Blok 1 No. 2, Kebayoran Baru. Philippine Women's AssociationFilipino social organization for women. For more information, contact President: pwajakarta@gmail.com Secretary: pwa.secretariat@gmail.com Tel. 0858-88132963 PPIA - Indonesian-American Friendship AssociationOrganizes social and cultural activities to promote friendship and good relations between Indonesians and Americans. Rotary Club InternationalService organization. Rotary Clubs in Rotary International District 3400 Indonesia meet in hotels and private clubs throughout Jakarta. There are 13 Rotary Clubs in the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area.
There are also Rotary Clubs in Surabaya, Medan, Bandung, Semarang, Denpasar, and Banjarmasin. For more information see the Rotary Indonesia web site www.rotaryd3400.org or contact contact the district secretary, PP. Petrina Faustine Office Pf Book Jalan Prof. Eyckman 20H Bandung 40161 Tel. +62-22-2043858 / +62-22-70814949 / +62-22-70728098 Fax. +62-22-2043858 Roving Insight Executive & Diplomatic ClubSocial networking club for Indonesians and expatriates Royal Society of St GeorgeMonthly pub night and other activities for the English community in Jakarta. SistersEnglish-speaking women of various nationalities meet to learn about Islam. Also serves as a support group for expatriate women of other religions who are considering marrrying Muslims. Basic information about Islam, reading of the Al-Quran in Arabic and ritual prayers are taught. Meets weekly. Soroptimist International of JakartaInternational community service organization for women. Spanish Speaking Woman's AssociationWomen's social organization for women who speak Spanish. Srikandi - Union of Indonesian Women in Multi-cultural MarriagesA group of Indonesian women who are married to, divorced from or widows of foreigners living in Indonesia. St. David's SocietySocial organization for those of Welsh descent and any others! St. Patrick's SocietyPresident: Noreen Seward, Tel. 0811-986206 Website www.stpatricksjakarta.org The St. Patrick's Society, Jakarta is a social and cultural organisation that raises money for charities in Indonesia. Social events are held regularly, including monthly Pub Nights, our Annual St. Patrick's Ceilidh Mor, quiz nights, golf days and other activities. Our roots and many of our members are Irish, but we are an international group and people from all over the world are give a warm Irish welcome at our meetings and events. Taman Suropati Chamber CommunityConsisting of violinists, cellists, guitarists. Playing Indonesian Traditional Songs at Taman Suropati Jakarta every Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Feel free to come and enjoy the music or bring your own musical instrument and join us. A different type of relaxation and it's free. Contact Ages Biola for more information. Toastmasters InternationalBecome a better speaker and leader of meetings through involvement in Jakarta area clubs affiliated with Toastmasters International. Union des Francais de l'EtrangerFrench-speaking community group. Tel. 750-7662 West Indian Association of JakartaSocial organization for Carribean nation nationals. Wine and Spirits CircleWine lovers unite in Jakarta, Bali and Lombok in the Wine and Spirit Circles. Monthly gatherings, newsletter and access to great wines! Club meets the last Friday of each month at a different venue for wine tasting and dinner. Free corkage at many restaurants in Jakarta for members. Women's International Club (WIC)Gedung Nyi Ageng Serang, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. C-22, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan. Tel 526-3301, 526-3302, 526-3303. Email wicjakarta@cbn.net.id WIC is a non-political, non-profit organization, open only to women, and the official languages are English and Bahasa Indonesia. The membership is 60% Indonesian and 40% other nationalities, providing the opportunity for ladies from all over the world to meet and mingle with other women on a personal basis. WIC invites all women residing in Jakarta to learn more about us through our web site, www.wic-jakarta.or.id Yayasan KitaNon profit organization assisting in addiction treatment and recovery. Support groups meet regularly, open to the public. If you have knowledge of an expatriate community organization that is not on this list, or more complete information that we have posted, please contact us. Community Organizations Outside JakartaWe have limited information on community organizations outside Jakarta and are in the process of gathering more information. If you are moving to a major city outside Jakarta, please send us an Email and we'll get you what information we do have for that area. For city/island-specific articles see Expat Living Outside Jakarta. Bali International Women's Association Balikpapan Expatriate Women's Club Bandung Women's International Club Surabaya: Expatriate Womens' Association of Surabaya Foreign Cultural InstitutesAustralia Indonesia Institute Upcoming
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