INDONESIAN STUDENTS IN THE NETHERLANDS
PPI Belanda
History & Legacy
Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia Belanda (PPIB) traces its roots to the long history of
Indonesian student movements in the Netherlands. Since the establishment of Indische
Vereeniging in 1908, Indonesian students in the Netherlands have played an important
role as a collective intellectual movement.
Source: Dr. Suryadi | niadilova
Source: Kompasnia
Source: Suryadi | Kompasnia
ABOUT PPIB
Continuing the Legacy of Indonesian
Student Movements
Since the establishment of Indische Vereeniging in 1908, later known as Indonesische Vereeniging in 1922, Indonesian
students in the Netherlands have played an important role as a collective intellectual movement. This movement
contributed not only through ideas and academic engagement, but also through diplomatic efforts and the struggle for
Indonesian independence.
In 1926, under the leadership of Mohammad Hatta, the organization evolved into Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia (PPI),
marking a significant milestone in uniting Indonesian students abroad with a shared vision for contributing to the
nation.
After a period of transformation and re-initiation in 2003, PPI Belanda was formally structured as a coordinating body in
2004, bringing together Indonesian student associations across cities in the Netherlands. In 2017, PPI Belanda
established its independent stance, further strengthening its organizational identity.
HISTORICAL JOURNEY
The Evolution of PPI Belanda
1908
Indische Vereeniging
The beginning of Indonesian student movements in the Netherlands.
1926
Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia
Under Mohammad Hatta, Indonesian students united with a shared national vision.
2004
PPI Belanda Coordinating Body
Connecting Indonesian student associations across cities in the Netherlands.
2017
Independent Organizational Identity
PPI Belanda strengthened its independent and impactful identity.
COLLECTIVE MOVEMENT
Every Movement Begins with an Idea
Every movement begins from an idea manifested through gatherings, discussions,
networking, and collective impact among Indonesian students in the Netherlands.
“Starting from local PPI communities, the ideas of
Indonesian students in the Netherlands grow into a
collective movement within PPI Belanda.”
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Why is PPI Belanda lead by a
Secretary
General
instead of a Chairman?
Lead by a Secretary General, PPI Belanda serves as a center of coordination that stands not “above” but “among” Indonesian student associations across cities in the Netherlands.
Responsibilities of the
Secretary General
Secretary General
1
Coordinating 17 PPI city organizations in the Netherlands to build synergy and collective movements.
2
Providing collaborative spaces that encourage impactful contributions and initiatives.
3
Building an inclusive ecosystem for Indonesian student movements throughout the Netherlands.