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Indonesia's economy continues to grow significantly but considerable challenges remain when it comes

poverty. More than 32 million Indonesians out of the country's population of 234 million live below the

line, according to the World Bank . And the country is unlikely to meet some Millennium Development G

to infrastructure and health.

Indonesia is the largest recipient of Australian Government overseas development assistance and volun

the Australian Volunteers for International Development program.

Australian Volunteers in Indonesia aim to build the capacity of individuals, organisations and communit

sharing skills and knowledge as well as fostering linkages and partnerships between Indonesia and Aus

individual, community and government levels.

Find out more about Indonesia by visiting the country specific Department of Foreign Affairs and Smart

sites.

 

Indonesia - location info

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Indonesia is a diverse archipelago, encompassing the exotic holiday destination of Bali, the wild jungles

Kalimantan and Sumatera, the cosmopolitan city of Jakarta and the strongly Islamic Banda Aceh. As the

management team, we feel privileged to support the capacity building of local organisations and indivi

Indonesia. In Indonesia there are large inequalities between provinces, particularly groups outside of Ja

experience disadvantages in education and job opportunities. The country still faces challenges in emb democracy and combating corruption.

- Indonesia Country Manager - Volunteer Programs, Tamara Megaw

Indonesia - Cultural tips

Although the official language is Bahasa Indonesia, the traditional regional language, Sundanese, ispoken. English is the most widely spoken foreign language

Islam is the dominant religion, though Christian, Hindu and Buddhist communities are also represe

Cuisine varies greatly throughout Indonesia, depending on the region. Vegetarian options are typic

common in cities, but scarcer in remote areas

Pick pocketing and traffic accidents are the most common risks to volunteers, so the usual precauti

be taken

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