The generous lady who selflessly support the promotion of Indonesian culture

Helen Soemardjo with a Bundegan, a rare and unusual instrument from the mountains of Wonosobo, Central Java.  She supported the bundengan project in Melbourne in 2018. (Supplied by the family).

Helen Soemardjo with a Bundegan, a rare and unusual instrument from the mountains of Wonosobo, Central Java. She supported the bundengan project in Melbourne in 2018. (Supplied by the family). Credit: Ricky Onggokusumo

There are people who are kind by nature and like to help others. Helen Soemardjo is such a person. She likes supporting or sponsoring artists, teachers or students to realise their dreams. Achieving their goals to learn or study or promote Indonesian culture and language.


When asked about the name of her foundation, she replied there is no official foundation and therefore, there is no name. She explained to Sri Dean about her mission and method in selecting the recipient of her funding.
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