Stella’s Child to Build a New Community Centre and They Need Your Help!
Since its inception, Stella’s Child has supported more than a thousand Indonesian youths with skills needed to succeed in life through workshops, skills training and job placement. Now, the Bali-based NGO has launched a crowdfunding campaign to build a brand-new Community Centre that can accommodate the youth’s needs. Founded by Timothy J. Cameron in 2013,
Rainwater Harvesting: The Solution to Bali’s Water Crisis?
Bali is drying up. Over 60% of Bali’s watershed is dry. This is a story about how rainwater harvesting might just be the solution Bali needs to solve its water crisis, and how one food and beverage company aims to not only raise awareness on the island’s environmental challenges but also be part of this
Continued Community Action in Amed, A Forgotten Corner of Bali
With a struggling island economy, there are many people, communities and organisations currently in need. However, as more hands are raised in the developed areas, the calls for help from Bali’s rural fringes, like Amed, are being heard less and less. One of the most difficult parts of donating to charitable causes, especially now with
Pushing Through the Pandemic: How Infused Arak is Helping a Group of Balinese to Persevere
A story of perseverance in the pandemic. I Nyoman Sudiasa’s pursuit to find new means of income has taken him on an interesting journey, where he now concocts his own brand of infused arak and helps his friends along the way. The pandemic has thrown many people in Bali into uncertain and uncomfortable circumstances. At
Ubud Artisan Market: Revitalising Community Spirit & Providing Opportunities for Local Entrepreneurs
The entrepreneurial spirit is a vital essence of the Balinese and Indonesian character. The foundation of preservation and self-empowerment, through this energy, creative and commercial opportunities are realised. The Ubud Artisan Market, an initiative by Yayasan Mudra Suwari Sarasvati, the foundation responsible for the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) and the Ubud Food Festival
Is Bali Safe? Practical Thoughts for Domestic Travellers
In the last two to three weeks, Bali has enjoyed an increase in domestic tourism. This has been a mixture of post-Idul Fitri escapes, school holidays and perhaps some credit should be given to the Work from Bali campaign too. With this increased interest, I have had friends living in Jakarta (and other parts of
A Healing Centre for Dogs: Mission Paws’ible’s Vision to Help the Dogs of Bali
Not only did the pandemic leave devastating effects on the people of Bali, COVID-19 has left dogs on the island in need of help more than ever. Australian-registered, Bali-based charity, Mission Paws’ible has been a beacon of light for them during this particularly trying time. And you, too, can lend a helping hand. With a
FAM Health Indonesia: Humanising Mental Illness in a Taboo Culture
In a society where the mere mention of mental illness is shunned, FAM Health Indonesia bridges the access between people and practitioners to foster a change in the way we talk about mental health, and make peace with the suffering that hides behind shame and ignorance. There are different types of mental healthcare but which
Images of Paradise and the Exploitation of Bali
Mysterious images of a distant exotic island of the East Indies began circulating in Europe in 1920. During an era when Europe was reeling from the horrors of World War I and the fear of a communist revolution, the photos published in two volumes, ‘Bali’, caused a minor sensation. They struck a chord with disillusioned
Reinventing Bali Tourism : A Vision of Creativity, Education and Entrepreneurship
Bali attracts intellectuals, artists, seekers and the inquisitive by the millions. Art, culture and the curiosity to experience an alternative culture initiated the island’s tourism industry over a century ago. 2020 was a benchmark in global social and cultural upheaval representing the dawning of a new age of personal and collective transformation. The pandemic has
Crisis Kitchen Bali : Feeding, Empowering and Supporting Bali’s Newly Vulnerable Communities
This is the story of one organisation, Crisis Kitchen Bali, and their continuous efforts to feed, empower and assist the people of Bali. A year after Bali’s first lockdown, and the subsequent decline of the island’s tourist economy, many on the island still struggle to make ends meet. It’s a reality that is difficult to
Consulates in Bali : Complete Contact Details (2021)
Below is a list of the consulates in Bali , including the latest update (1 January 2020) for contact details and name of representative. To be used if in need of help from your country of origin. List of consulates in Bali are displayed in alphabetical order: Consulate General of Australia Consul-General Ms. Anthea GRIFFINConsul
Bali Bag of Hope : Artisanal Products From (and For) the People of Bali
Imagine a bag filled with amazing artisanal and organic products that were not only made in Bali by local producers, but also helps to drive a community-based economy through the pandemic. This is the Bali Bag of Hope. There have been many positive community and charitable movements that started in 2020, the silver lining from
