Yayasan Mitra Mandiri Indonesia is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian, and non-political organization. Its main objective is to help individuals and organizations to develop towards self-reliance. It is affiliated with the United Way International which was established since 1928 noted as one of the largest organizations of its kind in the United States.
Yayasan Mitra Mandiri Indonesia was incorporated as an Indonesian legal entity on 24 October 1995. Numerous plans to help the needy are on hand for assessment. But, as implicative by the name, our foundation will help only those who are willing to develop themselves to be self-reliant. This is central in our strategic plan as reflected in our mission statement. We cannot, however, do this alone. We need involvement of others to help us to help those in need to help themselves. ("Mitra Mandiri" means "Partner for Self-reliance"). Our organization is professionally managed. The Board of Directors consists of respected individuals well noted in their own rights-educators, social leaders, entrepreneurs, business and government executives, and various other leaders in the society. Implementation of our work programs is transparent. We adopt a participative style of management. Our accounting book is subject to audit by certified public accountants. We reserve the rights of donors to ascertain the funds collected are well spent.
