The Interfaith Indonesian Children's Fund (IICF) is a 501(c)(3), 100% volunteer-based nonprofit organization founded in 2002. We exist to serve underprivileged students across Indonesia by providing access to education and sharing the gospel through acts of service.
Powered entirely by volunteers and supported by generous donors, IICF believes that education is one of the most effective ways to combat poverty and empower individuals to pursue their God-given potential.
Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty by providing educational scholarships to underprivileged students in Indonesia.
We share the love of Christ through compassion, service, and long-term commitment to students and families.
By investing in education, students can improve their own lives and become agents of change within their families and communities.
IICF began with a simple yet powerful idea: small acts of faithfulness can create lasting impact. Established in 2002 by a group of dedicated volunteers, IICF raised its earliest funds by selling Indonesian food in the San Diego area.
What started as a grassroots effort soon grew into a mission supported by individuals who shared the same vision: to spread the gospel by helping underprivileged students gain access to education.
Over the years, this community-driven model has allowed IICF to reach students in some of the most remote and underserved regions of Indonesia.
Each scholarship represents a tangible step toward hope, opportunity, and lasting transformation.
Since its founding, IICF has supported more than 1,000 students across Indonesia, including those in Kalimantan, Papua, Sulawesi, Bali, Sumba, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Nias, Ambon, and many regions throughout Java.
Among these students, approximately 40 students are currently pursuing higher education, including seminary training at Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Iman Indonesia in Bali and Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Jaffray in Makassar, South Sulawesi, as well as studies at universities and academies across Java.
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