1947
The Foundation of Our Global Mission
In 1950, World Vision International was founded by Robert "Bob" Pierce - originally from the United States - after a trip to China and Korea in 1947. The trip changed Bob Pierce's life. In Korea, Bob Pierce was moved to see the impact the war had on children's lives.
World Vision expands its services to Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Donations from child sponsorship programs have helped poor children in the form of food, education, health services, and skills training.
World Vision expands its services to Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Donations from child sponsorship programs have helped poor children in the form of food, education, health services, and skills training.
1950
Bob Pierce’s Visionary Journey to Indonesia
Bob Pierce's visit to Indonesia in the late 1950s was the first step for World Vision to bring change and hope to children, families, and communities. Bob Pierce invites religious leaders to raise awareness of social issues in this diverse land.
1960
Establishing Our Roots in Indonesia
The Beginning of World Vision's Services in Indonesia
The first service in Indonesia began when World Vision appointed German Edey - who at that time was domiciled in Batu - Malang, East Java - as World Vision's representative. Volunteers play an active role in managing the office under the direction of German Edey. He later became known as the first Director of World Vision Indonesia.
At that time, services focused on children's health in several orphanages in Java, Bali, East Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi, and other provinces.
The first service in Indonesia began when World Vision appointed German Edey - who at that time was domiciled in Batu - Malang, East Java - as World Vision's representative. Volunteers play an active role in managing the office under the direction of German Edey. He later became known as the first Director of World Vision Indonesia.
At that time, services focused on children's health in several orphanages in Java, Bali, East Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi, and other provinces.
1970
Pioneering Community Empowerment (1972–1973)
From 1972 to 1973, World Vision Indonesia started community development programs to improve the living of the poor and disadvantaged. The first development program opened in Loksado Village, in South Kalimantan, then followed by similar programs in Central Kalimantan and West Kalimantan. A few years later, more than 300 of the same programs were successfully carried out in 22 provinces.
1980
Towards National Service Efficiency
Towards 1980, in order to improve more effective and efficient services, the World Vision office in Malang moved to the capital city of Indonesia - Jakarta. At that time the service was based on integrated community development initiatives. In the 1980s, a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Social Affairs was signed. Since then, World Vision Indonesia has been known as an international non-governmental organization (INGO) that works to overcome poverty.
1990
The Foundation of Professional Excellence
To respond to the growth of services and the need for more professional management, World Vision Indonesia established an Advisory Board to provide views and directions for World Vision's services.
1995
The Inception of World Vision Indonesia Foundation: A Legacy of Local Empowerment
World Vision Indonesia Foundation Established
The World Vision Indonesia Foundation was established in 1995. This foundation was established as a local partner and implementer of the World Vision International program in Indonesia. The founder of the foundation are:
1. Mr. Sarwono
2. Mr. Eka Darmaputera
3. Mr. Soedarto
4. Mr. James Leslie Tumbuan
5. Mrs. Esther Halim
The first Board of Management of World Vision Indonesia Foundation are:
1. Mr. Anugerah Pekerti, as chairman
2. Mr. Eka Darmaputera, as secretary
3. Mrs. Nafsiah Mboi, as treasurer
4. Mr. Sarwono, as a member
5. Mr. Christianto Wibisono, as a member.
Apart from these five names, the Board of Management of the World Vision Indonesia Foundation also has several other board members.
The Foundation takes a new approach to implement a community development program called the Area Development Program (ADP). This approach was created to address the problem of poverty in a more integrated approach, including by building networks and synergies with various institutions.
The World Vision Indonesia Foundation was established in 1995. This foundation was established as a local partner and implementer of the World Vision International program in Indonesia. The founder of the foundation are:
1. Mr. Sarwono
2. Mr. Eka Darmaputera
3. Mr. Soedarto
4. Mr. James Leslie Tumbuan
5. Mrs. Esther Halim
The first Board of Management of World Vision Indonesia Foundation are:
1. Mr. Anugerah Pekerti, as chairman
2. Mr. Eka Darmaputera, as secretary
3. Mrs. Nafsiah Mboi, as treasurer
4. Mr. Sarwono, as a member
5. Mr. Christianto Wibisono, as a member.
Apart from these five names, the Board of Management of the World Vision Indonesia Foundation also has several other board members.
The Foundation takes a new approach to implement a community development program called the Area Development Program (ADP). This approach was created to address the problem of poverty in a more integrated approach, including by building networks and synergies with various institutions.
1998
From World Vision to Wahana Visi Indonesia
Changing the Name of the World Vision Indonesia Foundation to Wahana Visi Indonesia
In 1998, the name of the World Vision Indonesia Foundation was changed to Wahana Visi Indonesia. Wahana Visi Indonesia is a partner of World Vision International in Indonesia. It is this foundation that implements transformative development programs for the most vulnerable children and communities in Indonesia.
Several important milestones in the history of Wahana Visi Indonesia since 1998:
2004 - Response to the tsunami disaster in Aceh
2006 - Earthquake response in Jogjakarta
2009 - Response to the earthquake in Padang
2010 - The first ADP, ADP Banggai, was closed
2018 - Earthquake response in Lombok and Central Sulawesi
In 1998, the name of the World Vision Indonesia Foundation was changed to Wahana Visi Indonesia. Wahana Visi Indonesia is a partner of World Vision International in Indonesia. It is this foundation that implements transformative development programs for the most vulnerable children and communities in Indonesia.
Several important milestones in the history of Wahana Visi Indonesia since 1998:
2004 - Response to the tsunami disaster in Aceh
2006 - Earthquake response in Jogjakarta
2009 - Response to the earthquake in Padang
2010 - The first ADP, ADP Banggai, was closed
2018 - Earthquake response in Lombok and Central Sulawesi
2021-2022
The Evolution of Our Global Partnership
World Vision International in Indonesia ended its legality as an international partner agency for the Ministry of Social Affairs. World Vision International handed over all program continuation to Wahana Visi Indonesia. Wahana Visi Indonesia remains in a global partnership with World Vision International, with an organizational maturity level that is increasingly independent in continuing this service commitment. Wahana Visi Indonesia hopes to bring Indonesian children together with other partners throughout Indonesia to achieve a fullness of life. In 2022, Wahana Visi Indonesia opened a new program area located in Lombok. This program area was opened as a follow-up response to the earthquake that occurred in 2018.
2023
Honoring 25 Years of Dedicated Service
In November 2023, Wahana Visi Indonesia commemorated 25 years of service dedicated to vulnerable children in Indonesia. In the same year, WVI was honored with the First Place Award at Indonesia’s SDGs Action Awards 2023 in the Civil Society Organization Category, presented by the Ministry of National Development Planning (PPN/BAPPENAS) of the Republic of Indonesia on November 6, 2023. This award recognized the impactful lessons learned from the Floating Nutrition Garden Project, an initiative by Wahana Visi Indonesia in Asmat Regency, South Papua Province.
2024
The ENOUGH Campaign for Child Well-being
As a testament to WVI’s commitment to addressing issues faced by vulnerable children, in the 2024 fiscal year, WVI, in partnership with World Vision, launched the ENOUGH campaign. This initiative is dedicated to tackling child malnutrition in Indonesia. The ENOUGH campaign will run for three years until 2026 and focuses on two key objectives: ensuring that malnourished children receive visibility, voice, and priority in national policies and funding allocations and providing better access to food, nutrition, and food security for undernourished children. Strong policies, well-designed programs, and multi-stakeholder collaboration are essential to eliminate child malnutrition in Indonesia.
