Pundi Perempuan

Pundi Perempuan 

Pundi Perempuan is a fundraising initiative and solidarity public fund specifically disbursed to support organizations that provide services and safe houses for victims of violence against women. Established in 2001 by the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) in response to the plight of women during the conflicts in Maluku and West Timor, East Nusa Tenggara, it has assisted approximately 60 women's organizations throughout Indonesia since 2003. 

Komnas Perempuan does not have a mandate to raise and manage public funds. Therefore, starting in 2003, Komnas Perempuan collaborated with Indonesia for Humanity (IKa), then known as the Indonesia for Humanity Foundation (YSIK), to raise and manage the funds. Funding distribution is divided into two types: grants for operational assistance to service providers and revolving funds intended as initial capital for organizations or individuals to build economic independence. 

Vision and Mission Statements 

Vision Statement:  

Pundi Perempuan is the realization of public solidarity and philanthropy as well as the implementation of state responsibilities that are supportive, empowering and sustainable for women  victims of violence and discrimination. 

Mission Statement: 

Conduct accountable fundraising, management, development, and distribution. 

Support and encourage the sustainability of organizations, communities, or individuals who have initiatives to eliminate violence against women. 

Provide support for the health, safety, well-being, and capacity of women human rights defenders. 

Build and develop networks at local, national, and international levels to strengthen the role of Pundi Perempuan.