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INDONESIA

Indonesia became a GCERF partner country in 2023. However, since the 2000s, Indonesia has faced violent extremism, including international terrorism and domestic militant activity, with major incidents like the 2002 Bali bombings. After a period of calm, ISIS-inspired attacks resurfaced in 2016, though no terrorist attacks occurred from 2023 to 2025. Despite this, extremist recruitment and activities persist. Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), a key VE organisation, officially disbanded on June 30, 2024, with over 2,400 members renouncing ties and pledging allegiance to the government. However, experts warn of splinter groups, and the continued arrests of extremists highlight ongoing risks of radicalisation and terrorism.

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  • Central Sulawesi
  • Jakarta
  • West Java
  • West Nusa Tenggara
Background and Context
Country Snapshot
Key Results
Investment Strategy
Story of Change
Background & Context

Understanding Violent
 Extremism in Indonesia

Since 2000, Indonesia has experienced episodes of violent extremism, including both transnational terrorism and domestic militant activity, most notably the 2002 Bali bombings. Following a relatively calm period, ISIS-inspired attacks re-emerged in 2016, although no terrorist incidents were recorded between 2023 and 2025. Nonetheless, risks linked to radicalisation remain, as extremist recruitment and related activities continue. A significant development was the formal dissolution of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), a major violent extremist organisation, on 30 June 2024. More than 2,400 members reportedly renounced the group and pledged allegiance to the Indonesian government. Despite this milestone, security experts caution that splinter factions may emerge, and ongoing arrests of extremists indicate that the threat has not been fully eliminated.

GCERF'S UNIQUE INVESTMENT MODEL

Country
 Support Mechanism

GCERF pioneers a unique model of investment designed to promote a whole-of-society approach and ensure the sustainability of our programmes. Under this model, in each partner country, we support national governments in establishing a steering committee called the Country Support Mechanism (CSM).

In Indonesia, the CSM is chaired by the National Counter Terrorism Agency (BNPT) and brings together relevant government agencies, civil society organisations, and donor representatives to provide strategic direction for the programmes, ensure results, and progressively inherit ownership of funding community-level efforts to prevent violent extremism.

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Key Drivers of Violent Extremism
Gaps in religious education

Limited access to consistent, quality religious education can leave space for informal teachings. Some of these informal channels may expose individuals to radicalising narratives.

Poverty and economic exclusion

Limited access to jobs, services, and economic opportunities can increase vulnerability to recruitment. Feelings of marginalisation may make extremist messaging more appealing.

 

Online radicalisation

Social media and encrypted platforms enable rapid exposure to extremist content. Online networks facilitate recruitment, propaganda, and ideological reinforcement beyond traditional spaces.

Results at a Glance

Key Results

Total amount invested (USD)
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Civil society organisations
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Marawi IDPs and community members were engaged in legal awareness, dispute resolution, and dialogues to strengthen their access to justice, support claims processes, and promote peaceful conflict resolution at the community level
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Out of school youth, returnees, indigenous people, moro people, christians engaged through community dialogues and conversations to seek just and acceptable solutions for peaceful resolution
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Young people, small and medium enterprises, madrasah based organisations equipped with vocational skills and entrepreneurship support to strengthen their economic resilience against VE
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Community members, religious leaders, teachers, government authorities trained in conflict resolution peacebuilding and local governance to address grievances before VE groups can exploit them
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Investment & grant figures updated May 2026 · Programme results updated December 2025

Our Approach

Investment Strategy
 in Indonesia

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Support rehabilitation and reintegration of returnees from violent extremist groups and former detainees charged with extremism.
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Increase access to economic opportunities for daily labour workers, small traders, returning migrant workers, and people from vulnerable or stigmatised neighbourhoods.
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Raise awareness against online and in-person radicalisation.
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Enhance the expansion of the peace villages through support to female leaders at the community level.
Our IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS

Active Grants
 in Indonesia

Current Grants 3 Active
01 The Habibie Center
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Grant Overview
Amount
USD 700,000
Duration
Jan 2025 – Dec 2027
Implementing Partners
Principal Recipient
The Habibie Center (THC)
Sub-Recipients
Nusatenggara Centre (NTC)
Lembaga Penguatan Masyarakat Sipil (LPMS)
Programme Objectives
1
R&R programs in Bima integrate economic opportunities to support recovery, skills development, and sustainable livelihoods.
2
Community resilience efforts in Bima and Morowali focus on enhancing local preparedness, social cohesion, and adaptive capacities.
3
Strengthen critical thinking skills among youth in Bima through analysis, reasoning, and problem-solving training.
Areas of Implementation
Bima City (West Nusa Tenggara) Morowali (Central Sulawesi)
02 Wahid Foundation
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Grant Overview
Amount
USD 700,000
Duration
Jan 2025 – Dec 2027
Implementing Partners
Principal Recipient
Wahid Foundation (WF)
Sub-Recipients
La Rimpu
Libu Perempuan
Yayasan Inklusif
Programme Objectives
1
Implement R&R programs with livelihood support in Bogor to promote recovery and sustainable income generation.
2
Provide digital literacy training for youth in Poso and Bogor to strengthen digital skills and safe online engagement.
3
Strengthen community resilience programs targeting female community and religious leaders in Bogor and Poso to enhance leadership and local cohesion.
Areas of Implementation
Bogor Regency (West Java) Poso (Central Sulawesi)
03 Nurani Perdamaian Indonesia
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Grant Overview
Amount
USD 900,000
Duration
Jan 2025 – Dec 2027
Implementing Partners
Principal Recipient
Nurani Perdamaian Indonesia (NPID)
Sub-Recipients
Lembaga Perlindungan Anak-NTB (LPA)
Solidaritas Korban Pelanggaran Hak Asasi Manusia (SKP HAM)
Programme Objectives
1
Implement R&R initiatives in rehabilitation centers and prisons in Jakarta, Poso, and Bima to support recovery and reintegration.
2
Implement livelihood-oriented R&R programs in Poso and Bima to support sustainable reintegration and income generation.
Areas of Implementation
Jakarta, Poso (Central Sulawesi) Bima (West Nusa Tenggara)
Impact in Action

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