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Indonesia's economy continues to grow significantly but considerable challenges remain when it comes to tackling
poverty. More than 32 million Indonesians out of the country's population of 234 million live below the poverty
line, according to the World Bank. And the country is unlikely to meet some Millennium Development Goals related
to infrastructure and health.
Indonesia is the largest recipient of Australian Government overseas development assistance and volunteers under
the Australian Volunteers for International Development program.
Australian Volunteers in Indonesia aim to build the capacity of individuals, organisations and communities through
sharing skills and knowledge as well as fostering linkages and partnerships between Indonesia and Australia at the
individual, community and government levels.
Find out more about Indonesia by visiting the country specific Department of Foreign Affairs and Smart Traveller
sites.

Indonesia - location info

Bogor

Denpasar

Jakarta

Ubud

Yogyakarta

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Denpasar

Jakarta

Ubud

Yogyakarta

Indonesia is a diverse archipelago, encompassing the exotic holiday destination of Bali, the wild jungles of
Kalimantan and Sumatera, the cosmopolitan city of Jakarta and the strongly Islamic Banda Aceh. As the in-country
management team, we feel privileged to support the capacity building of local organisations and individuals in
Indonesia. In Indonesia there are large inequalities between provinces, particularly groups outside of Java and Bali
experience disadvantages in education and job opportunities. The country still faces challenges in embedding
democracy and combating corruption.
- Indonesia Country Manager - Volunteer Programs, Tamara Megaw

Indonesia - Cultural tips

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Although the official language is Bahasa Indonesia, the traditional regional language, Sundanese, is widely
spoken. English is the most widely spoken foreign language
Islam is the dominant religion, though Christian, Hindu and Buddhist communities are also represented
Cuisine varies greatly throughout Indonesia, depending on the region. Vegetarian options are typically
common in cities, but scarcer in remote areas
Pick pocketing and traffic accidents are the most common risks to volunteers, so the usual precautions should
be taken

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