The National Vocational Rehabilitation Centre (NVRC) was establised in 1997 as token of friendship and cooperation between the Government of Indonesia (Ministry of Social Affairs) and the Government of Japan (Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA) through Japan's grant aid with a total amount 1,65 billion Yen (35 billion rupiah).

The mission of NVRC is to develop and improve vocational rehabilitation system in Indonesia which will support persons with physical disabilities to become socially and economically independent by obtaining a place of work. In order to achieve the goal, vocational training is provided for those with physical disabilities to improve their capabilities so that they may find suitable employment according to their aptitudes and abilities.

To conduct the main task effectively and efficiently, human resources development in the fields of vocational rehabilitation is essential. From such viewpoint, a joint cooperation project has been implemented since December 1997 under project type technical cooperation scheme by JICA. The cooperation period is for 5 years, and in completion of the project, it is expected that the welfare of people with disabilities will be improved through vocational training and employment, and consequently, they will enjoy their social life healthily and comfortably.