The Orphanages

There are Seven Orphanages located throughout Bali. In those seven caring, nurturing homes children from desperately poor circumstances are nurtured and grown into fine, self-sufficient members of the Balinese society.

Orphanage I Orphanage II Orphanage III Orphanage IV Orphanage V Orphanage VI Orphanage VII

Widhya Asih Orphanage IV

Orphanage IV is located in the Untal-Untal section of Dalung Village in the Badung Regency, about 30 minutes from the capital city of Denpasar.  This orphanage houses approximately 70 girls ranging in age from 12 to 18.  Featuring new construction for sleeping rooms, toilet and washing facilities, a large recreation room, and a new Vocational Training Center, this particular orphanage is a demonstration of what can be accomplished with some outside assistance. The 70 girls residing here attend junior high school and senior high school. Moreover, six girls remain connected with this orphanage while they continue their education at local universities and vocational training schools.  In addition to safe living arrangements, nourishing food, and school fees and related expenses, these girls also receive training in computer skills, English language, sewing, and other life skills in preparation for future employment. Beyond that, volunteers regularly work with the girls to teach them kulintang music, traditional Balinese dancing, choral singing, and related artistic endeavors.

Untal-Untal is the first of the seven orpahnages to create a business in cooperation with Lantern Moon, a Portland, OR company that distributes fine, hand crafted items worldwide. Orphanage IV, along with the women of the local village, is becoming an important supplier to Lantern Moon.

Important needs at this location include:

  • Increase the amount of the Scholarship Fund by another $7,000 to achieve our goal of $25,000 thus making it possible for qualified children to recieve micro-loans and continue their education beyond high-school
  • Purchase 70 sets of additional bedding ($1,400)
  • Purchase 5 new washing machines @ $500 each ($2,500)
  • Purchase 3 new sewing machines @ $400 each ($1,200)

 

 

An Opportunity For Service

Be a part of an opportunity to change lives.
Help these children become thriving adults, and self sufficient contributing members of the Balinese Society.