Susila Dharma International Association
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| Subud |
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| People |
| Main practice |
| Latihan |
| Institutions |
| World Subud Association Muhammad Subuh Foundation |
| Affiliates |
| Susila Dharma Int'l Association Subud Int'l Cultural Association Subud Enterprise Services Subud Youth Association |
| Special places |
| Java · Kalimantan |
| Related topics |
| Subud and religion Javanese beliefs Helper |
Susila Dharma International Association (SDIA) is a member-based association of 24 national organizations, 18 national contacts, and 60 projects from 29 countries who are engaged in a range of social and humanitarian activities. SDIA is a U.S.-registered charitable, nonprofit organization that has special status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and UNICEF.
As the social welfare arm of Subud, SDIA is an independent organization with its own budget. In 2004 its total expendatures were USD 185,702. At the same time, it is also a networking association which connects donors to projects which they support. Thus the total amount of aid is difficult to calculate.
[edit] History
SDIA was founded in 1969 as an affiliate of the World Subud Association.
[edit] Projects
SDIA supports projects related to heath, community development, emergency aid, and children's services.Recipients are located in Indonesia, Brazil, Sudan, Colombia, Norway, Congo, Cuba, Ecuador, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Argentina.
