Here's some much needed good news to brighten anybody's day - Mangesta Library has been fully funded for a renovation thanks to Bali Children's Project supporters clubbing together. Over the last few months, Bali Children's Project has been asking supporters to each give a little bit to help us renovate Mangesta Library. Mangesta, in central Bali suffered from the [...]
A summary of the latest updates relating to COVID-19 and how it is affecting the work of Bali Children's Project. This article was first published on 17th March 2020 and updated 31st March 2020. This article is based on the available information and advice at the time of writing. The current Situation As of the time of writing (31/03/2020) [...]
Popular online comedian and Bali Children's Project supporter Adam Waheed has come to the rescue for students in Bali who have been affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. Coronavirus seems to have impacted every single corner of the world. And the same is true for children in Bali. As people around the world come to terms with new circumstances, it [...]
In these unprecedented times, Bali Children’s Project wishes thank all of our wonderful sponsors all over the world for your continued support. At a time when many people’s financial situations are changing, we are immensely grateful for our sponsors who continue to support children for school. Sponsorships are the lifeline given to children who would otherwise have [...]
Thanks to supporter Monica, who donated funds to undertake a mini renovation in Bali Children's Project's very own kindergarten and library in Ubud, Bali. Opening in 2014, the kindergarten and library has seen lots of children come and go. It first opened thanks to the fundraising efforts of supporter Jenn, who ran a large crowd funding campaign to build [...]
February featured the opening of three projects with funders Karmagawa, news of funding for our life saving HIV and Child Protection programs, plus 10 children sponsored for school.
Part I: Learning Centre Delight Supporters Karmagawa were recently in Bali to join in on celebrations for three brand new projects. Karmagawa have been funding Bali Children's Project since 2016, with these latest projects being number 18, 19 and 20 on the list. That's thousands of students who now have access to better quality education. The Adam Waheed School [...]
Thanks to nine new sponsors, Bali Children's Project has secured a school future for ten children. It's a lifechanging moment for these students. They'd have soon dropped out or found themselves in massive debt if it weren't for the sponsorships. Now these students can rest easy, safe in the knowledge that they are gauranteed to finish high school. Our [...]
Bali Children’s Project is delighted to announce that two landmark programs are continuing through 2020. Both HIV & AIDS Awareness and Child Protection programs have been fully funded! Thanks to funding from multiple grant makers, we are proud to say the programs are back in 2020 and are bigger and better than ever! Taboos: Sex and Abuse Bali Children’s [...]
Thank you to donor Raven who donated to help us renovate this kindergarten in Gianyar, Bali. Raven donated in memory of her mother, Jean Solomon. Thanks to this donation, we renovated the school and gave it new life, with a jungle themed mural and complete supplies. It'll provide a better standard of education for years to come. [...]
Six Children Sponsored in January Thank you to the two new sponsors in January who decided to change children's lives by sponsoring them for school. Supporter Georgi sponsored five students having read their stories and desparately wanting to help. She was so moved that she set up the multiple sponsorships. Our thanks also to long term supporter Vasiliy, [...]
On January 24th, Bali Children's Project had the afternoon that only dreams are made of - except this time it was real. A community of chefs, restaurants, hotels and individuals hosted a collaborative chef's charity lunch raising 227 million IDR for Bali Children's Project. The funds will help us to reach 8,000 students with our pioneering Child Proteciton Workshops. [...]
In a fantastic event, Bali Children's Project brought together over 100 high schools to join our 2020 Health Awards. Located in the ballroom of The Mansion Resort in Ubud, schools came from all over Bali to be part of the awards ceremony. Some students, like those from Singaraja had woken up at 3 am to make sure they didn't [...]
Leonore's Third Learning Centre Bali Children's Project has just opened the doors of the Leonore G. Calaustro Learning Centre, located in a remote village of Bali. This is the third Leonore G. Calaustro Learning Centre in Bali, dedicated to the memory of Leonore, Brian's wife. The project transformed an old teachers house and turned it into a wonderful [...]
Suryani's Story We're always excited to see what our former graduates have been up to since finishing school. Recently we heard from Suryani, a 2018 school graduate who has managed to achieve her dream, while laying out an exciting career path. Suryani's Sponsorship Suryani was one of hundreds of children who have been sponsored by Bali Children's Project. [...]
101 Heroes and Bali Children's Project Open Third Library in Bali In a wonderful start to the year, we opened the Gaddi Family Library in rural Tabanan, north Bali. The library included a mini renovation and a full compliment of new furniture, supplies and of course our tradmark mural. It's thanks to funding from 101 Heroes, who donated [...]
15 Children Sponsored in December In a wonderful end to 2019 for sponsorships, new sponsors in December enabled up to give 15 new children a future in school. Our thanks to new December sponsors of Heidi, Yumiko, The Wesco Girls, Sophie & Yusuf & Novi, Alfredo, Barry, Griffin, Ekaterina, Mita, Senthil, Susanne & Adam and Jo & Family. [...]
2019 Year Review Thanks to the kindness of supporters, Bali Children's Project achieved an incredible amount in 2019. Thank you for supporting us in 2019 and we can't wait to help more children in 2020. To support Bali Children's Project in 2020, please get in touch, or visit our [...]
In November we celebrated a huge milestone in Child Protection Workshops, while getting started on our latest round of school and library building projects. High schools across Bali celebrated a massive World AIDS day and students in Siakin had a sneak peak at their upcoming Learning Centre!
Six Children Sponsored in November Thanks to new sponsors in November, Bali Children's Project were able to sponsor six more children for school. Our sincere gratitude to Ryan, the Tarafder Family, Alesia, Karsa Spa and Ruth for becoming sponsors. It means that their school careers are now safe and these children no longer face the prospect of dropping [...]
