page_title: Indonesian Christian Student Movement
section_title: Formation (1950)
hierarchical_section_title: Indonesian Christian Student Movement / History / Formation (1950)
caption_attribution_description: Johannes Leimena
context_page_description: The Indonesian Christian Student Movement is the main student organization for Christian students in Indonesia. Established on 9 February 1950, it is the product of a merger between the Christelijke Studenten Vereniging op Java, which is the organization for Christian students in Java, and the Indonesian Christian Students Association. The movement is a member of the Cipayung Group and the Pancasila Front and is internationally affiliated with the World Student Christian Federation.
context_section_description: After the recognition of Indonesia's independence by the Dutch, both student organizations continued to exist. To end further conflicts, both organizations decided to hold a meeting at founder Leimena's house at Teuku Umar Street No.36 on 9 February 1950. At the meeting, delegations from PMKI and CSV agreed to merge themselves into the Indonesian Christian Student Movement.
caption: Johannes Leimena was a national hero of Indonesia, and the founder of GMKI.
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