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Our Partners

We would like to thank the following organisations for supporting the Family Guide to Jakarta website.

BritCham (British Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia)
One of the most practical business memberships to undertake at outset is that of BritCham because it will fast-track your international network, knowledge of business practice and business opportunities.
For detailed information visit: www.britcham.or.id or mail your enquiry directly to the Executive Director: chriswren@britcham.or.id

InterNations is an expatriates community for people living and working abroad as well as all ʺglobal mindsʺ. Expats are welcome to join our network of like-minded people within a community of trust and confidence, connecting expatriates with other expats in their new place of residence. We are present with over 230 local expatriate communities around the world uniting members of 180 nationalities, all expats working for international companies, political and non-governmental organizations or diplomatic missions. On InterNations, expatriates can find advice on the expatriate life and local support all over the world. Our expat guide and the local forums offer helpful tips on places to see and things to know for expats.

Jakarta Free Spirit
This very active running group meet at Ragunan Zoo at 6.30 a.m. every Saturday morning (turn right inside the main entrance, we gather at the first shelter) and run from McDonalds in Kemang at 5 a.m. every Sunday. For more information click on the logo above to be directed to their website or email Martin at Martin@Tropicom-Furniture.com

The Asian Sports Acdemy (ASA), Asia's premier youth soccer coaching institution, is specifically aimed at developing the soccer skills of boys and girls, ages 3-18 years. With a highly qualified coaching team of over 60 expatriate PFA and local coaches together with training centres spanning across Indonesia and Vietnam, ASA delivers cutting edge youth soccer development programs for the region.

Collaborating with Caritas Group, UNICEF, USAID, Handicap International, Mercy Corps and Save the Children, ASA also has it's own foundation - the ASA Asia Foundation - which has educated and empowered over 1 million disadvantaged people through sports development programs. Education topics range from Peace Building, English Language & Life Skills, Health & Nutrition and HIV AIDS awareness to inclusive sports, Disaster Risk Reduction, Psychosocial and Trauma Relief, hence, establishing ASA as Asia's largest education and sports development organisation.

WhatsNewJakarta.com - The most complete events and listings for expatriates in Jakarta!

Founded in 2001, the Jakarta International Community Centre has become a hub of art, culture and learning in Jakarta for expatriates and locals alike, providing a comfortable retreat from the city with various classes, coffee mornings and dinner evenings among other events. It also plays an important role in helping recently arrived expatriates adjust to life in the city by offering a number of facilities from language and cultural orientation and staff referral services to networking events.
The range of classes includes pilates, yoga, international cooking, dance lessons, language skills (for members themselves, their kids or their household staff) and oil painting. In addition to the variety of classes offered, the center organizes day-tours and trips to such locations as Little India, the Botanical Gardens, as well as mountain hikes and pottery trip workshop. JICC has a gift shop, library and a cafeteria.

Jl. Kemang Dalam X No. E6A, South Jakarta, 12730
Tel: 021 7179 2813/719 2216
Fax: 021 719 22 16
Email: jicc_online@yahoo.com

idGuides is Indonesia's first professional trekking, mountain & expedition service practicing UK Royal Geographical Society expedition protocols and sustainable development principles.

We
| train, empower & network Indonesian mountain and trekking guides & porters
| organise & lead treks, mountain ascents & outdoor leadership skills courses
| advise & support expeditions to Indonesia

Email: info.idguides@gmail.com or click on the logo above to go directly to the idGuides website.

PT Dyrt Indonesia is a social enterprise that was founded in September 2008 in Jakarta.
Dyrt Indonesia turns recyclable materials like billboard vinyl into bags, accessories, office supplies and furniture items that are both fashionable and hip. All products are handmade locally by small home industries. Dyrt Indonesia generates work and income for 25 to 100 workers at a time depending on production demand. Workers are literally turning trash into cash for themselves and their families.

Email: info@dyrtdesign.com or click on their logo above to go directly to their website.

Jakarta Animal Aid Network strives to;
End illegal wildlife trade.
End the unnessecary suffering of wildlife in captivity and promote rehabilitation and release back in to the wild.
Collaborate with the Indonesian Government/Forestry Dept. to rescue wildlife from captivity, extinction, and exploitation.
Monitor the wildlife trade and push the Indonesian Gov’t Authorities to arrest animal traders and prosecute them.
Raise Awareness and Educate people about Animal Protection and Welfare.
Run Sterilization Programs for Stray Cats and Dogs.
Rehabilitate and Re-home Stray, Abandoned and Abused Pets.

Email: info@jakartaanimalaid.com