The World Subud Association (WSA) is a non-profit association registered in the state of Virginia, United States. Its members are the national Subud associations of around 80 countries world-wide.
The WSA meets every four or five years for a World Congress. Between congresses, the development and implementation of world congress proposals is overviewed by the World Subud Council (WSC), made up of the chairperson of the WSA, the chairperson of the International Subud Committee (ISC), the Zone Representatives (to a maximum of 9), 18 International Helpers, the representatives of the so-called "wings":
- - Susila Dharma International Association (SDIA),
- - the Subud International Cultural Association (SICA),
- - Subud Enterprise Services, and
- - the Subud Youth Association.
The chairperson of the Muhammad Subuh Foundation is also invited to sit on the council. The International Subud Committee is the executive of the WSA and carries out the practical business, including the organisation of world congresses.
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