United States - Indonesia Society
About United States - Indonesia Society
Founded in 1994 by visionary Indonesians and Americans with deep experience in both nations, the United States-Indonesia Society emerged from a clear recognition that meaningful bilateral understanding required dedicated institutional effort. Based in Washington, DC, USINDO has grown into a trusted nonprofit charitable and educational organization that embodies the commitment of its founders to deepen the relationship between two democratic peoples. The organization's work reflects a fundamental belief that civil society plays an invaluable role in strengthening international partnerships—a principle affirmed when Presidents Obama and Jokowi designated their relationship as a Strategic Partnership and explicitly welcomed civil society engagement as vital to its success. USINDO's community extends across educators, policymakers, business leaders, and citizens in both countries who share the vision of enhanced mutual understanding. Through its diverse programming and educational initiatives, the organization cultivates authentic connections between Americans and Indonesians, recognizing that genuine partnership requires knowledge, respect, and sustained dialogue. Working from its base in Washington, DC, USINDO continues the mission its founders established nearly three decades ago: to bridge the understanding gap between these two significant democracies and to strengthen the bonds between their peoples through education, exchange, and meaningful engagement across all sectors of society.