20 Civil Society Groups and JAMIRA Declare LION, Prepare Collaboration Ahead of Jakarta’s 500th Anniversary

JAKARTA, STUPA NEWS — Twenty civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations declared the establishment of Lintas Ormas Nusantara (LION) on Sunday (Aug. 30, 2026), creating a platform aimed at strengthening cooperation among community organizations.

LION will serve as a joint platform to coordinate civil society groups and prepare social and community programs ahead of Jakarta’s 500th anniversary on June 22, 2027.

The meeting of LION’s initiators was led by APIJ Chairman Parluhutan Simanjuntak. Participants agreed to establish LION and accelerate the organization’s legal registration so it can begin implementing joint programs.

“This initiative marks a momentum for the revival of Indonesia’s civil society organizations,” Parluhutan said.

He said LION was expected to bring together the resources and social potential of organizations that have so far operated separately, allowing them to develop joint programs with a broader impact on communities.

GBRAN Deputy Secretary-General Mahdi Prijatna said his organization was among those that had promoted cross-organizational cooperation as part of preparations for Jakarta’s 500th anniversary.

“GBRAN was one of the initiators of the preparations for Jakarta’s 500th anniversary and the formation of Lintas Ormas Nusantara, which will be formalized as LION. We fully support the establishment of LION and the implementation of the major Jakarta 500th anniversary agenda,” Mahdi said.

Jaringan Media Indonesia Raya (JAMIRA) Treasurer-General Khairul Basri called for LION’s legal registration to be completed soon so that programs could be planned and implemented starting in 2026.

“I propose that the legal status of the LION association be finalized immediately. This will allow LION’s programs ahead of Jakarta’s 500th anniversary to be prepared and implemented starting in 2026,” Khairul said.

He said preparations for Jakarta’s 500th anniversary could provide an opportunity for civil society organizations to organize activities that go beyond ceremonial events and deliver direct benefits to communities.

LION’s planned programs will cover areas including social assistance, community economic empowerment, protection of women and children, crime prevention and greater public participation in development.

Among those attending the meeting were JAS Chairman M. Zakaria, APIJ Chairman Parluhutan Simanjuntak, APIJ’s Jabodetabek regional chairman Reinhard RB, regional secretary Theo David, and members of the Jakarta chapter of LCKI.

Also attending were Dr. Douglas Pasaribu, M.A.Ec., Dr. Ir. Lely Wahyuniar, M.Sc., CPC, representatives of GKJI DKI, GBRAN Deputy Secretary-General Mahdi Prijatna, Harunul Iksan of Merdeka Hakikat Keadilan, three deputy chairmen of Perkumpulan Waktu Indonesia Bergerak (WIB), and representatives of DPP BMMB, ICMI Muda DKI Jakarta, P3DI and JBI Jakarta.

JAMIRA Chairman RM Gusti Haes also attended the meeting.

The initiators will next finalize LION’s organizational structure, legal status and work agenda. The platform is expected to bring together various elements of civil society to develop constructive programs for Jakarta and Indonesia.

With its cross-organizational approach, LION aims to contribute tangible, inclusive and community-oriented programs as Jakarta approaches its 500th anniversary. (Gus)