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The Peace Corps in Indonesia
The Peace Corps program in Indonesia initially operated from 1963 to 1965. After 44 years, Peace Corps was re-established in Indonesia in 2009. Since that time, Peace Corps Indonesia has been working collaboratively with government partners on the English Teaching and Teacher Training project.
In addition to their projects, Volunteers have the opportunity to be involved in various cultural activities, enjoy a variety of delicious culinary experiences, and visit many beautiful places all over Indonesia.
Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world and recognizes six official religions—Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Volunteers will find many communities to be very religious diverse.
Peace Corps Volunteers in Indonesia collaborate with schools, communities, and local governments with five objectives in mind:
- Strengthen teachers’ capacities in teaching
- Enhance the experience of girls and young women in classrooms
- Improve English for teachers
- Improve English for students
- Improve community support for student learning
History of the Peace Corps in Indonesia
Forty-six physical education Volunteers served in Indonesia from 1963–65, working with Indonesians to advance their sports programs. The program was brought to a close in 1965 as a result of political upheaval in the country.
In October 2006, the government of Indonesia invited the Peace Corps to send an assessment team to the country for the purpose of re-establishing a program. Assessments were completed in 2007, and the respective governments signed a new agreement regarding the establishment of a Peace Corps program in December 2009, with the English Teaching and Teacher Training project.
Public schools in Indonesia are under the direction of either the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education of Indonesia or the Ministry of Religious Affairs. After visiting many interested schools in spring 2010, Peace Corps Indonesia, with support from the government of Indonesia, determined that Volunteer placement in both types of schools would be appropriate.
To learn more about Peace Corps Indonesia, including project achievements and success stories, please refer to our annual reports.
Annual reports
Volunteer satisfaction, health, and safety
- Annual Volunteer Survey satisfaction results [PDF]
- Health and medical care summary [PDF]
- Crime, harassment, and early termination of service [PDF]
Resources
Peace Corps service is a life-changing experience, and no two Volunteers experience their service in exactly the same way. Check out some of the links below to learn more about our country and the experiences other Volunteers have had serving here.
To find information about countries around the world, including social and political history, travel information, and U.S. embassy websites.
The National Peace Corps Association (NPCA)
A network that provides connections to Returned Peace Corps Volunteer groups for most countries of service.
The official website of the Indonesian government
Discover many facets of Indonesia—destinations, attractions, events, activities, and cultural events.
Learn more about current events in Indonesia.