Economic & Public Welfare
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Knowledge, connection, and opportunity for a stronger future.
ASIRPA supports underserved communities with a focus on Indonesia, strengthens cultural and social exchange, addresses poverty and economic development, and promotes Indonesian expertise.
Year of 2008IndonesiaFocus Conference began
Year of 2026 18th IndonesiaFocus Conference at Rutgers University, New Jersey
Participants ~3000 Conference Participant since 2008
What we do
Programs built around people and progress.
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Home Coming Summer Program
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Learn moreOur purpose
Building bridges between communities.
ASIRPA advances the well-being of underserved communities in Indonesia through research, education, and partnership. We build mutual understanding between Americans and Indonesians, respond to the challenges of poverty and sustainable economic development, and invest in the skills and knowledge of Indonesian professionals — so that individuals, communities, and the relationship between our two nations can thrive together.
Explore About ASIRPA →we invest in people — promoting the skills, technical competencies, and applied knowledge of Indonesian students, practitioners, and professionals through education, training, mentorship, and scholarly exchange, so they can compete and lead in regional and global markets.”
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