The History of WVI
The establishment of Wahana Visi Indonesia is inseparable from the long history of World Vision International's services in Indonesia, which from the beginning was called to support the most vulnerable children.
World Vision was Founded
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
World Vision International in Indonesia, as an international partner agency for the Ministry of Social Affairs, ended its legality in Indonesia. World Vision International handed over all continuation of the program 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 be able to bring Indonesian children to achieve a fullness of life together with other partners throughout Indonesia.
In 2022, Wahana Visi Indonesia opens a new program area located in Lombok. This program area was opened as a follow-up response to the earthquake that occurred in 2018.
World Vision was Founded
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
World Vision International in Indonesia, as an international partner agency for the Ministry of Social Affairs, ended its legality in Indonesia. World Vision International handed over all continuation of the program 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 be able to bring Indonesian children to achieve a fullness of life together with other partners throughout Indonesia.
In 2022, Wahana Visi Indonesia opens a new program area located in Lombok. This program area was opened as a follow-up response to the earthquake that occurred in 2018.
Wahana Visi Indonesia is part of an international partnership with World Vision International. The establishment of Wahana Visi Indonesia began with World Vision International services in Indonesia. World Vision International is an international organization founded by Robert 'Bob' Pierce in 1950, headquartered in Portland Oregan, United States of America.
In 1998, the name of the World Vision Indonesia Foundation was changed to the Wahana Visi Indonesia Foundation. Yayasan Wahana Visi Indonesia is a partner of World Vision International in Indonesia which implements community development programs and conducts fundraising.
In 2021, World Vision International in Indonesia as an international partner agency for the Ministry of Social Affairs will end its legality in Indonesia and hand over all continuation of the program to Wahana Visi Indonesia. Wahana Visi Indonesia is ready to continue this commitment to bring Indonesian children to achieve full life together with partners in all regions of Indonesia.
For more than 25 years, Wahana Visi Indonesia has been implementing community development programs focusing on children. WVI has emphasized long-termed development programs by using an approach of sustainable area programs for 10-15 years through the operational offices in WVI’s assisted area.
