Pundi Budaya focuses on resources (funding, knowledge, networks and volunteerism) to rehabilitate and empower victims and activists who work on culture and diversity. The aims of the Pundi Budaya program aims to become part of a movement that supports the preservation of Indonesian arts and culture based on the practices of diversity and tolerance.
Activities
- Pundi Budaya has partnered with the Oong Maryono Pencak Silat Award (OMPSA), a small program that funds efforts to support research, documentation and publication of material on pencak silat, an Indonesian martial art. This collaboration aims to foster the values of diversity and tolerance in wider society that are contained within the teachings of pencak silat. In addition, pencak silat promotes individual health and resilience which is particularly important following the 2020-2021 pandemic.
- In 2017, IKa provided resource support for the dissemination of a book on diversity “Stories for Friends” published by the Indonesian Bishops’ Conference (KWI).
- In 2018, in collaboration with the Indonesian Art Coalition, IKa provided grants for arts programs on democratization and diversity to five organizations: Sanggar Seroja (Jakarta), Ardy Ferdianto (Jakarta), Cinema Cirebon (Jakarta), Khairiyah of Indonesia (Jakarta), and Komunitas Rumah Tanpa Jendela (Depok, West Java).
Access to Pundi Budaya
Pundi Budaya is open to all individuals/communities/organizations working on arts and culture. Proposals may be submitted following a call for proposals announced on IKa’s website and social media. Proposals should focus on artistic and cultural activities that promote democratisation and diversity. Prospective grant recipients include arts and culture practitioners with experience working with communities and using cultural approaches, working with a system that guarantees accountability, and that are not in receipt of operational funding from government. Activities using creative and innovative approaches are prioritised.