CARE International’s history in Indonesia
Yayasan CARE Peduli (YCP) - how CARE is known in Indonesia - has a rich history in the country.
CARE International has worked in Indonesia since 1967, initially focusing on food distribution, small infrastructure projects, health, environment, water, and sanitation.
In the wake of a series of crises in the late 1990s - including the 1997 financial crisis and widespread drought - YCP shifted focus towards emergency aid. Our crisis responses included the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the 2018 Palu earthquake-tsunami.
In 2023, YCP became one of CARE International’s 20 Members and Affiliates. It continues to provide emergency and long-term support to communities in Indonesia, while helping CARE advance global goals.
CARE and partners’ work in Indonesia today
Yayasan CARE Peduli (CARE Indonesia) fights poverty and inequality, with a specific focus on women and girls. Across 31 cities and districts, we aim to advance gender equality, fight discrimination and violence, while empowering women, girls, and other marginalized groups.
We’re also committed to supporting Indonesia's efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This work includes meeting Nationally Determined Contributions, implementing the FOLU Net Sink 2030, following the Indonesia Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, among others.
We work across six main areas:
Health, education, and nutrition for wellbeing
We aim to help improve the health and general well-being of communities, especially women and children.
CARE and our partners help people improve access to health services, food, and education. We also promote practices that lead to healthier and safer lives at home and in communities.
Our programs include reproductive health education, support to end child marriage, and mental health services. We also engage men and boys to support healthier, more equal family relationships.
Women’s resilience in crisis (Humanitarian Response)
This work helps communities recover from crises and build resilience for the future.
We support families affected by conflict, disasters, and other emergencies through protection, recovery, and long-term development programs.
Our work improves access to clean water, sanitation, and safe housing. We also strengthen women-led community groups so they can lead recovery efforts.
Making the economy work for women
We help women strengthen their economic independence.
CARE and our partners support financial literacy, access to financial services, and opportunities to earn an income.
Our programs help women grow businesses, improve access to markets, and increase economic stability at home. We also work with men and boys to promote shared decision-making and support women’s economic roles.
Women’s voice and leadership for social transformation
We help boost the leadership of women and young people so they can drive positive change in their communities.
CARE and our partners support them to use their voices to create safe spaces that are free from gender-based violence. This includes homes, workplaces, and public spaces.
We help strengthen prevention and response systems, build skills and leadership, and support policies that promote gender equality.
Women for climate justice
This work supports women’s leadership in fighting and adapting to climate change impacts.
Women lead efforts such as mangrove restoration, circular economy initiatives, and sustainable farming.
Our programs help communities adapt to climate change and protect natural resources. We also work to ensure the rights and well-being of families most affected by climate change impacts.
Consultancy, partner empowerment, and assistance for accountability and assurance
We support women’s networks and local partner organizations to strengthen their work.
CARE provides training, technical support, and capacity building to improve leadership, governance, and accountability. We also help ensure their programs can be tailored to women’s and girls’ specific needs.
Men and boys are engaged across all these areas to support a more equal society.
Learn more about Yayasan CARE Peduli’s work here.
