child sponsorship

Indonesia

Our partner, Compassion began partnering with churches in 1968.

	704 local partners

	More than 143,508 children registered

	Over 2,294 mums and their babies supported

About Indonesia

Halo (Hello in Indonesian)

Indonesia is a highly diverse society, with a wide mix of people and cultures influenced by Oceania, Asia, and Europe. There are hundreds of ethnic groups, and more than 600 distinct languages are spoken. Indonesia is the fourth-most populous country in the world and its urban growth rate is enormously high. Many of Indonesia’s more than 17,000 islands are at high risk of earthquake and volcanic eruption. Hundreds of thousands of families have been displaced and severely affected by natural disasters in recent years. Poverty and pronounced inequality persist throughout Indonesia, particularly in rural areas. To break generational cycles of poverty, access to a diverse range of education and training opportunities are essential. Compassion's analysis of our programme's effectiveness in Indonesia has shown that income-generation skills are key drivers of long-term economic self-sufficiency. That's why our local church partners are passionate about providing agency for youth to choose their own career path and have a variety of options for employment after school.

Watch the latest video update to learn more about Compassion's work in Indonesia.

HOW YOU CAN PRAY

Thank you for praying for staff, children and families in Indonesia

+ Pray that children will receive the nutrition they need to grow and develop well.

+ Pray that God will give children and youth the strength needed to overcome adversity.

+ Please pray for the safety of children who are left vulnerable to abuse and trafficking as a result of natural disasters.

+ Pray that God will make a way for youth to be able to attend university, and that God will open doors for those who are finishing their studies.

A snapshot of Compassion's Child Sponsorship Program in Indonesia

Compassion’s program is contextualised across countries and communities, as well as age groups.

Children aged 1 to 3 receive home-based care.
Children aged 3 to 5 visit the Compassion centre for six to eight hours a week.
Children aged 6 to 14 attend the centre for four to six hours a week.
Students aged 15 and older attend for four hours a week.

Compassion Program Activities in Indonesia

Compassion assisted children in Indonesia typically attend program activities at their local child development centre on Saturdays and Sundays. Here is an example of what a typical program day looks like for children in Indonesia.

8:00am - A time of prayer and devotion.

9:00am - Spiritual lessons where children sing songs and learn Bible stories. They are given complete Bibles once they enter middle school.

10:30am - Break time where children can play in a safe environment and develop friendships.

11:00am - Social-emotional lessons from conflict resolution to developing healthy self-esteem. Children often come from challenging home environments and are taught social and personal skills.

12:00pm - Lunch time where the meal usually consists of rice, meat, vegetables and fruit. Milk is provided for young children. Typical Indonesian foods that are rich with protein such as ‘Tempe’ and tofu are often provided. Children are given meals once or twice a week.

1:00pm - Health lessons where children are taught practical health and hygiene tips.

2:00pm - Letter writing and career planning. Older children work with local staff to identify their strengths and interests, setting realistic goals for their future.

Children also often have opportunities to join in extracurricular activities such as sporting activities, painting, singing, computer training and English courses. Older students receive practical skills training in areas like car repair and sewing. Every year parents are offered parenting classes.