Outward Bound® Indonesia
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Outward Bound was first introduced in Indonesia by Djoko Kusumowidagdo, MBA and Elly Tjahja in 1990. They had a vision to help alleviate the multi-dimensions of problems that Indonesia was facing at the time, ie. Poverty, lack of education and disorderly systems.

They were aware that a big part of the problem lied upon the people. People were lacking fighting spirit, self-discipline, confidence and compassion. Djoko and Elly aspired to break the mold and help people discover their potentials so they may achieve the best that they can be. Furthermore, Djoko and Elly wanted to help develop people to become more conscious, but beyond that compassionate for the world around them and responsible for their own actions.

They heard about the Outward Bound movement in late 80s and quickly made contact with Outward Bound Trust UK. Outward Bound Indonesia was given our license in 1990, after being reviewed and passing the Safety and Program protocols. [Outward Bound Trademark].

The first couple of years were trying years for Djoko and Elly in introducing Outward Bound methodology to Indonesians, to whom the name and even the concept of outdoor education were entirely alien. It was common that many mistaken Outward Bound for an Army drill or Boy Scout because those institutions were the closest thing to outdoor schooling then. However, with persistence and perseverance, not only were Djoko and Elly successful in their endeavors in bringing an outdoor training concept to Indonesia but pioneered a groundbreaking experiential training and learning model for thousands of Indonesians.

Outward Bound Indonesia has always been inspired by the motto "To Serve, To Strive and Not to Yield" in our operations. We commit to exercise and teach it to all our participants so that they too will go out in their endeavors and be proactively involved in creating a better world.

Today, Outward Bound Indonesia has become a highly regarded Experiential Learning Institution in Indonesia that inspires positive change, attitude, confidence, teamwork, leadership, innovation, and compassion in people.

 

A Word from The Patron
 


Dear Friends,
Outward Bound is a personal development program which we vitally need in our growing country. It is a good learning experience which all people should take advantage of. It is important that we have an opportunity to be one with nature and the environment so we can appreciate what we have. What is lost can never be replaced.

I am proud to support the programs of Outward Bound Indonesia for the benefits that have been evident for the participants year after year.
We cannot have enough people who care about the damage that is being done to our country.

Outward Bound is even though a small, but nevertheless a crucial stepping-stone this country needs to generate compassion for community and environmental concern.

So to all who participate, I bid you a safe and enjoyable course.


Sincerely Yours,

Sarwono Kusumaatmadja
Patron Outward Bound Indonesia

 

 

 

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