This year AIFIS is joining the global Giving Tuesday movement for the first time, and we are excited to celebrate with you! On December 2, we will offer a free virtual event, coming together as a community to recognize the incredible growth of Indonesian Studies and to strengthen the partnerships that make this work possible. “Strengthening Indonesian Studies Together,” will be a space to share experiences, identify emerging opportunities and challenges, and envision new directions for the field.
This event comes at an important time, as area studies research across the US is navigating a season of change. Many centers for area studies research have been impacted by shifting funding structures and are now envision new paths towards sustainable growth in our field areas. AIFIS will convene our community to discuss current events and their impacts, proving a platform to reshape the future of area studies research and support the vital work continuing across vast global networks.
AIFIS Giving Tuesday Event: “Strengthening Indonesian Studies Together”
December 2, 2025 | 7:30–9:00pm ET / December 3, 7:30–9:00am WIB
Virtual Event — Free and Open to the Public
We are honored that H.E. Indroyono Soesilo, Ambassador of Indonesia to the United States, will open our gathering with welcoming remarks.
This virtual event brings together scholars, students, and members of the public to celebrate the vitality of Indonesian studies and to help ensure its continued growth in the United States and beyond. Together we will share insights on the state of the field, hear from our community members about recent experiences in cross-national collaboration, and invite support for AIFIS programs and partnerships that make this work possible.
At AIFIS, we believe that the study of Indonesia matters – not only for scholars, but for all who care about cultural exchange, understanding, and collaboration between Indonesia and the United States. Every gift, large or small, helps us continue to:
Support early-career researchers and public programs on Indonesia through our grant programs,
Foster cross-national workshops and collaborations, and
Expand digital initiatives that make Indonesian scholarship more widely accessible.
As we prepare for Giving Tuesday, we invite you to reflect with us on the importance of sustaining Indonesian Studies in the U.S. and around the world. Together, we can ensure that the study of Indonesia continues to thrive for years to come.