Garda Bangsa was formed in 1998 following the successful political reform spearheaded
by students and other campus activists to depose the tyrannical regime of President
Suharto. The organization was founded by Abdurram Wahid, a former adviser of President
Suharto who resigned following an escalation in government corruption and political
management by the administration. He championed "Responsible Openness"
within the government system and proposed the establishment of a Reform Committee
in order to mitigate poor governance within the administration. His calls were
left unheeded and so he eventually withdrew support for the government and joined
the efforts advocating for reform in the government. Read more...
Youth and Campus Activism in Indonesia
Campus activists are among the strongest
movement forces of Indonesian politics. Throughout history, they have maintained
a critical mass, which enables them to affect change and inspire the greatest
reforms within Indonesian government. Read article
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YLDA with Garda Bangsa
Chair Camelia Puji Astuti