The St. Patrick's Society, Jakarta exists to raise money for charities in Indonesia. Most of our members are expatriates who will live in Indonesia for only a few years, and this is one way in which they are able to contribute to their host community and help local people in need. Money raised from our regular social events and annual ball is donated to a variety of charities in Indonesia. During 2002-3, over Rp. 100 million was donated to worthy causes in Jakarta and elsewhere. The organisations and projects already supported by St. Patrick's this year include:
| Organisation | St. Patrick's have contributed towards: |
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| Yayasan Cahaya Keluarga |
Micro-credit schemes for families |
| ICAC Students |
Fees paid for 3 students from poor families attending University |
| Yayasan Amal Sholeh |
Establishing a membership system and purchasing paraphernalia for assisting the bereaved to cope with the emotional and financial distress of arranging and paying for a funeral service and burial. |
| One More Chance |
Annual rent for one of the homes |
| Yayasan Jakarta International Muslim Society |
The construction of 3 latrines and a sanitation/public health program in the village of Sajira in South Batam. |
| Yayasan Balita Sehat |
Teacher’s salary for pre-school education for the poor |
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