In response to the U.S. aid cuts, a representative of an Indonesian civil society organization said: “This is an opportunity to rethink our funding models. We need stronger local ecosystems—and donors must help us get there.”

Date: 5/25

Region: East Asia & Pacific

Country: Indonesia

Topic: Governance & Rights

Policy Lens: Democracy & Governance

Entry Type: Field Observation

Additional Context: This quote was shared during a webinar titled “Navigating Uncertainty: The Impact of U.S. Funding Freezes on Global Civil Society” hosted by EU SEE on May 7, 2025. Over 300 participants ranging from grassroots leaders to donor agencies and academics came together to share insights.

This quote is attributed to Intan Kusumaning Tiyas from INFID in Indonesia. According to EU SEE, in Indonesia, civil society organizations are advocating for a presidential regulation to create more diverse funding streams, especially from national sources.

Source: EU SEE