Southeast Asia is today experiencing accelerating integration across spheres ranging from economic, social-cultural, to political security. The Baha'i International Community’s Regional Office in Jakarta offers the insights and experience of the Baha'i Faith to help meet the challenges and realize the great promise offered by this growing interdependence.

The Office engages inter-governmental associations such as ASEAN as well as various governmental agencies, civil society organizations and research institutes in the region. It aims to convene gatherings, creating spaces devoted to collective inquiry and meaningful discussion of contemporary issues.

The present work of the Office is built on the long-time presence of the Baha'i Faith in this part of the world, dating back more than a century to the 1870s. Today, Baha'is are present in all Southeast Asian countries and are actively working for the spiritual and social advancement of their neighborhoods and villages.

The Office follows regional discourses in a number of thematic areas, with particular interest in exploring facets of peace and security, such as through the establishment of collaborative relationships between and amongst institutions of governance, civil society, and individual citizens. It warmly welcomes partnership with those working for the harmonious progress of Southeast Asia.

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Desytia Nawris Representative Jakarta Office Desytia Nawris Representative Jakarta Office Desytia Nawris  is a Representative of the Bahá’í International Community’s Regional Office in Jakarta to inter-governmental associations such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as well as various governmental agencies, civil society organizations and research institutes in the region. Based in Jakarta, she actively participates in various regional fora and spaces, seeking to collaborate with individuals and groups concerned with the well being of Southeast Asia, so that the Office may contribute more in responding the need which is faced by the community. She hopes to contribute to regional spaces for consultation to discuss how to meet the challenges of the region. Ms. Desytia was representative of National External Affairs Office of Baha’is in Indonesia from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, she served for 8 years as a facilitator and coordinator of educational programs at the community level.

Baha'i International Community’s Regional Office in Jakarta
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