The Lontar Foundation
A foundation that promotes greater appreciation for Indonesian culture.
The Lontar Foundation, a not-for-profit organization based in Jakarta, Indonesia, was founded for the purpose of promoting international appreciation of Indonesian culture, primarily through the translation and publication of Indonesian literature. Since its founding, Lontar has produced more than 200 books on Indonesian language, literature, and culture with translated literary work by more than 800 Indonesian authors. Because of Lontar, it is now possible to study Indonesian literature anywhere in the world through the medium of English. In addition to books, the foundation has also produced numerous documentary films on Indonesian writers and performance videos on Indonesian oral traditions.
Donors
Mary Jane Mark Edleson Over so many decades we have been impressed how steady and productive The Lontar Foundation has been. We hope they can continue their significant contribution to Indonesian culture and literature.
Paula Johnson Thank you Lontar, for having the skills, talent, energy, and love for Indonesia that allows you to publish these literary works that the world needs to read. Thank you, John McGlynn.
Clare Wolfowitz Today, on so many fronts, philanthropy is called on to do more. Though I would be proud to sponsor a Lontar publication, I can at least make a token contribution to this valuable work.
Darrell and Barbara Johnson We support Lontar’s important mission making Indonesian literature accessible to a worldwide readership in English.
Diana Putman Lontar titles are a major contribution to world literature accessibility.
