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Newsletter August 2010 Bali Beauty

News from the Street Kids Foundation

As off mid of August the renovations of the home for Bali Street kids has almost taken place and the children are busy with school and other preparations. Putu, the soul behind the Street Kids Foundation, is happy that finally they have more space and all looks nice and clean. The kids have started to prepare their own meals now. Now food is urgent needed to feed all those kids. Can you imagine how much food you need to feed at least 20 growing children? So please drop off some food from time to time and help them. Urgent needed is rice, vegetables and fresh fruits. But a fish and chicken from will help the kids to get a better neutrion impact. Soon the new law will fall into place, were orphanages have to own their buildings, so now the Street Kids Foundation will urgently need the money to pay off the payment of the building. Please help with donations and give those kids a permanent home. See below, we got a boy who needs a sponsor and there are many other kids who need help. Here the story of Merta, age 11, who lives now safely in the Street Kids Foundation:

Merta was born in a poor village in rural Bali. His parents sent him to elementary school but because of the family’s poverty, he only completed in level one. His parents sent him to beg in the road at traffic lights in the tourist city of Kuta at age 8. Initially he had a boss/owner, but he got away and lived on his own for food and sleeping. He tells of escaping sex with an older tourist man who offered money but he ran away. Merta came to live at the Yayasan because he was afraid of the police catching him on the road, and he wants to go to school, to be healthy and have a better life. Later, he wants to be an architect, now he likes to paint farmers. Merta is good at general repairs, is a creative painter, and a special kid.

So please if you want to help contact: Putu: care4child@ykpa.org Yayasan Kasih Peduli Anak, Jl Gn Payung No 23, Br. Umadui, Denpasar www.ykpa.org +62 (0)81 - 337411112 or 0361 - 8037322 or Michel: mwspate@gmail.com Ni Lah at Bali for Kids.com: info@baliforkids.com

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ADD-KIT

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GROCER AND GRIND in Petitenget - Beach is one of those yummy places to eat with your kids we got here in Bali. With special kids menu and all sorts of food selection, Grocer and Grind is a place to stop by. Grocer and Grind also has a very big selection of food in their grocer section, such as products from Island Organic and other well known brands in Bali. For your special kids party, Grocer and Grind can prepare all food and as well as all the snacks and cakes you need on your request. With kids you will be always welcome at Grocer and Grind. Your family has the choice to sit outside or inside with air-conditioning. Big buffets make it easy for your kids to make a choice of food they like to have. So, there is lots to try and eat or fill up a big bag of food to bring home at Groceer and Grind... See you there for an ice cream or a sweat treat... Soon... On our Food-Stuff - Page

MELKA HOTEL in Lovina is already well known for "Swimming with Dolphins", but there is much more to the hotel. Swimming with the Dolphins is surly an experience Apart from the Dolphins you can also experience Dolphin Therapy, Horse Riding, an animal park with many animals such as a herd of deer, mouse deer, monkey and a variety of birds. For kids the hotel is a real experiences as they can see the dolphin show three times a day, an animal show, have fun at the big pool and there is a big playground as well as a kids room with experienced child caretakers. Read more about Melka Hotel in our new Seri about Kids friendly hotels in Bali or check them out on our Holidays - Page

ABC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Denpasar is close to Kerobokan and a great little school for children age two to year 6. The school if following the British Curriculum and I was extremely surprised by the amount of education children receive at ABC Primary School. Classes at ABC are small - means from 5 to 12 children maximal, the teachers are very friendly and follow the curriculum in a fun way. The kids enjoy learning at ABC and many parents have moved all their children to ABC, after they tried out with one child. In between high learning skills, there is still enough fun time for the kids, such as free play, music education such as drumming and Gambelan and swimming classes. Each child has to follow the rules of the school and parents soon find their child following those rules even at home. ABC Primary School is truly a school with heart and a great choice for those parents who like to see their child driving academically in all ways. Up to now the school has been more a word to mouth tip, so we are very happy to offer ABC Primary School now to our readers and we hope lots more kids will be able to enjoy the fun and learning experience at ABC Primary School. Check them our on our Education - Page

BALI DIVE ACADEMY in Sanur offers diving experiences for the whole family. With many years of guiding dive interested people though the most beautiful dives in Bali, Bali Dive Academy is able to get all your family into the full experiences of seeing the wonderful underwater world of Bali. Dives in Bali are very special and missing out on the diving adventure in Bali is like just visiting the half island. For children having their first diving experience here in Bali is very special and Bali Dive Academy gently gets all children into deeper water. For children learning to dive is far easier than for any adult. Children have not build up fears, are used to learn new movements and enjoy being in the water. Bali Dive Academy also get your already professional diving family to the right spots, like the famous ship wrack in Tulamben and other brilliant dive spots around Bali. You can contact Bali Dive Academy to get your very custom made dive trip organized on our Sport- Page

ACHINTYA ARUM COLLECTION has renewed their collection for babies, toddlers and kids. With best materials and kids friendly designs Achintya Arum is a really kids fun clothing line. Materials stick to 100% cotton only as well as now a new line of 100% organic cotton line with natural dyes is available on request. Designs can be created for your own custom made wishes. Achintya Arum has also just launched their line of Yoga and Gymnastic Clothing for kids age 3 to 10 with comfortable outfits for all movements. Even boys get a bridge and fun outfit with Achintya Arum, as Achintya Arum is only using light and bride colors as a strictly guide line: "Kids need to wear bridge colors to not suppress their light energies and keep them happy and open for the world. Nothing is worse than a child dressed in black or dark blue." Achintya Arum chief designer stated to us. So bride, light, easy to wear and high quality is standard at Achintya Arum. Select your new collection at our Clothing - Page

JANE CHEN is well known in Bali and Jakarta for her award winning designs and as an artist. She has worked with dancers and performers from all over the world and organized many events herself. For more than 25 years now Jane has also studied Martial Arts, as well as Chi Development and Dance, such as one of the most difficult dances in the world - Buto. Traveling all over the world and meeting with so many different cultures, Jane Chen has learned her part of cosmopolite connection - in healing. Today she is still dancing, designing, but also helps people with her outstanding Holistic Facial Treatments. We asked Jane Chen to join our Moms Page as we believe it will be really good for moms to enjoy Jane Chen's wonderful heart-centred healing touch treatments to release all the stress moms today go though. Her work is surely something special to experience. Additional Jane offers many wonderful products moms can use on daily base such as special blended oils and new line of Jane's very self made designer soaps. Jane also organizes regular events such as full moon workshops, dance workshops and many others, so always good to be in touch with her. Jane is one of those wonder woman living here in Bali. So moms - meet Jane... on our Moms - Page

MELKA DOLPHIN THERAPY in Lovina is quite a unique experience for children with any kind of disabilities. Children from all over the world are now coming to join a dolphin therapy at the Melka Hotel. Swimming with the dolphins and experiencing the effects of those Sonar dolphins sent out, this has a positive influence on brain waves, which are stimulated and their activity increases. Melka Hotel started to do Dolphin Therapy just one year after they got the dolphins into their place, when an experienced dolphin trainer pointed out those possibilities. Now each month children can experience good results during a 1, 2 or 4 week Therapy at the Melka Hotel. The Therapist from Germany has many years of experience in the filed of children with disabilities and also guides parents though the process: "I have seen good results in many children, but sure as any other method, there is no guaranties for success and we must not expect miracles as well!" For some children a trip to Melka for therapy is now a normal part of their life, as parents have seen results in their children. For more info you can check out Melka Dolphin Therapy on our Health - Page

CLUB MED in Nusa Dua is family paradise pure. Activities and fun without end. For hotel in-house guests this all inclusive resort offers over 400 rooms and 14 hectare of beach, pools, sports and fun. For kids, Club Med is heaven. With stunning circus training including a Flying Trapeze and all day kids clubs in three age groups: Mini, Kids and Teens. Each club focus' on the need and fun of each age group. From pool time to tennis, archery, art and craft activities go on all day. Additional fun like shows are organized. And here comes the best which probably many of you living in Bali don't even know: You can join all the fun in Club Med on a so called day pass. Means you pay your day and you can join following almost all Club Med activities: Free food and drinks, tennis, squash, golf, windsurfing, kids clubs, kayaking, boat trips, gym, yoga, pool, all daily activities such as dancing, aqua gym, volleyball, and many more. Seeing what Club Med offers is a value trip for the family on a Sunday off from home or as a extra day out during your holidays in another place. Club Med staff is super friendly and focused on giving fun to everybody. Staff in the kids zones are well trained and safety is first at all kids and adult activities. As an all inclusive resort you can eat and drink with no end, this also applies on your day pass, which ends at 18h and can be extended to a night pass if your family still has the energy to get on going on the Club Med program. Counting down all activities you can do during a day, it is a very valued offer to each family. I consider Club Med a real Bali for Kids place. Join the fun on our Holidays - Page

TEEN BLAST AT SUNSET FITNESS in Sunset Road is now offering an incredible program for Teens - Teen Blast, custom made for the needs and fun for Teenagers. Teens will learn how to use the equipment, a 30 minutes special structured exercise program will be followed by 5-10 minutes of Stretching. The Teens will get a special high nutrition snack as well as learn the benefits of exercise and good nutrients. Teen Blast is so far unique in Bali and I am sure some Teens will really get into the fun of fitness and healthy live style this way. Sunset Fitness has special trainers to guide your Teens though the process and fun is the most important about Teen Blast. So get your Teens moving twice a week with Sunset Fitness. Walk ins are welcome at Sunset Fitness, so just try it out one day with your family, you will see, moving is fun! On our Sport - Page

MADE'S COOKING CLASSES for adults and children is something really special to experience. Learn how to cook healthy and which food is good for your children. Made's selection of Indonesian food is great and easy to follow back home. Food is dairy, meat, wheat FREE and is cooking from scratch. All dishes contain at least one so called super food. But not just Indonesian food is what you can learn in Made's Cooking Classes. A big selection of European and Asian food is added as well, as well as great juice ideas for the whole family and some very nice sweat treats. Made's food is made from organic food where ever this is possible and made in a way you can be sure your get your nutrients benefits out. For kids, the food is colorful and tasty. It is already kids proved! Made offers class for kids, moms and moms with their kids. Check out her latest program on our Food-Stuff - Page or Workshops & Camps - Page

Special Seri: Balinese Culture for Kids by Balinese Cultural Creation Denpasar

Part 2: Batik - Between Art and Play

Batik, one of Indonesia's and Bali's most popular and appreciated symbols, jewel of these islands’ creativity, is pure art applied to clothing. Many export items feed on the craftsmanship of batik workers, handed down for generations. For Bali’s children, it’s also one of the earliest forms of education to taste and fashion, easy to comprehend due to its designs, simple and geometric, yet extremely refined. To the foreign visitors, Batik is a window onto a fascinating world, combining everyday’s life with tradition and style. Once you see the batiks around you, you and your children might want to learn the secrets behind it. The Balinese Cultural Creation (BC2), one of the newest educational centers devoted to promoting the island’s traditional arts, is the best place to start your adventure into the magical world of Batik. All over Bali Batik classes are available, but one of the best well set up classes you can find at BC2, with young and devoted teachers, who will show your family the art of batik on materials. A batik class shall contain not just historical and theoretical explanations, practicing the waxing techniques and the choice and use of colors, which are always absolutely nontoxic. Colors in Batik are made from natural sources, such as plants, roots, earthy elements and other natural sources. Making your own colors is an art itself and a wonderful to make a unique pieces of material for your home. An educational tool that emotionally involves the students, both adults and children - learning by doing. Step by step – the inner secrets and the labor which lay behind the art will unfold to the students and a far deeper understanding of those pieces of art will unleash. At the end of the lesson these wonderful art works, which are a great memory and authentic souvenir from your visit the Gods’ Island can be taken home. For children it is wonderful to experience Batik and it will be a live time memory for them. Batik has inspired many great designers here in Bali and just briefly a well established expat mentioned, that his first work in Bali was learning Batik as a young boy, which brought him back again and again. so if you interested in Batik, join a class with your kids at www.balineseculturalcreation.com

A Sumatran View of Rainforest Destruction by Melanie Jae Martin for SOS
Two weeks ago, while hiking in the rainforest of Sumatra, I met an ancient tribe of people still living in their traditional ways. As I entered their land, I heard birds and insects singing and chirping all around, and the rustling of leaves as a cool wind blew through the humid tropical air. Then, a louder rustling began in the trees nearby. As I watched, one of these people appeared up in the forest canopy, as they spend almost their whole lives up in the trees. Covered in long orange hair, she used her long, powerful arms to swing to the next branch. Then she grabbed onto a vine with her feet. As I watched, she climbed closer though keeping her distance. She seemed curious, I thought, about this strange hairless human in her forest. Then, I saw, she had a small baby who was already climbing on his own. He followed her slowly as they climbed down the tree. Very carefully, he grabbed onto a lower branch and began to make his way down. Then, try as he might, he could’t reach the next branch. So, his mother came back up and grabbed him in one powerful, hairy arm as he pulled himself onto her back. As he held tightly onto her thick, shaggy hair, they came down to a wooden platform set within the trees. You might have guessed that these people are orangutans, or “orang-hutan” in bahasa Indonesian. Only six thousand of them still live in the forests of Sumatra, although they’re crucial for the health of the ecosystem. Many trees only grow after these people eat their seeds, and orangutans spread the seeds of many, many trees around the forest. By doing so, they keep their forests alive. Orang-hutan means “person of the forest” in bahasa Indonesian. Anyone who sees an orangutan, or even a photo, can see how much like humans they are. Their faces can show deep sadness, joy, anger, love, or any emotion we might feel. Since they share 97% of our DNA, that’s not surprising. The mother orangutan rested one foot on the platform while hanging in the tree. She seemed to be asking for something. A park worker sitting on the platform reached into a bucket and scooped out a cupful of milk, then handed it to her. She gulped it down and held out her hand, so he gave her a banana. Why do park workers go into the jungle to feed orangutans? Well, because these orangutans aren’t completely wild. They’re learning to be wild again, since they were captured by humans and kept as pets in private homes, or in zoos. Poaching, or capturing, orangutans has been illegal for a very long time, but people have done it anyway. Poachers try to capture the babies, and kill their mothers or other adults who try to protect them. When the babies grow up, they don’t want to obey humans, and people sometimes give them to a rehabilitation program. Then, the orangutans must learn how to live in the wild again, and park workers give them extra food if they need it. As sad as these orangutans’ lives might have been, this mother orangutan looked blissfully happy as she hung lazily in the tree, eating a banana and cuddling her baby. How wonderful, I thought, that caring people took the time to teach her how to live in the lush rainforest where her life began. And now, she has brought one more orangutan into the world, one more bit of hope that we can still save her beautiful jungle home—and our planet! For more information please visit our web-site www.orangutans-sos.org

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SPONSOR ME!

Sponsor Me! is new on Bali for Kids.com. We believe each child in the world shall have the best education, not just focused on maths, reading and writing. Some children have certain talents, which we, shall develop as their teachers. Unfortunately some families are not able to pay more than a normal education for their children. School fees and other costs are often already too much for some families. This is why we decided to help some local kids with talents to learn more than just what school teaches them. We want to find those kids sponsors who pay them an additional education, a more artistic education. But as well children in certain life situations who need urgent help. If you want to sponsor any of our children you can mail to info@baliforkids.com. Any amount is welcome. If you are a single sponsor we will put your picture and name or business logo under the child or group you sponsor in our column: Sponsor Me! Banner space on Sponsor Me! you can buy with any donation over 1.000.000Rp. Contact us about size and details directly on info@baliforkids.com. If you know a local child which needs to be sponsored for more than just a school activities, please contact us and we will see if Bali for Kids.com can help to find more sponsors for kids in Indonesia.

LUNA - 7 years - Ballet Class at Bali SoDA - sponsored by Kerry Smith - AUS - read more about Luna here	Jodie O’Shea Orphanage - 40 children need 40 drums - sponsor found! The drums and kids are drumming.... Thanks!	Eleven year old Nyoman Pika needs medical help and educational help. Read her story here and if you want to sponsor her	Yanti found Sponsor and is happy at the Street Kids Foundation

Farizal, living in the Street Kids Foundation, needs a sponsor for food, clothing and school is a clever child, who likes to learn. Farizal was in 4th grade elementary school, but he stopped and did not want to go back to school. Farizal parents leave him in the foundation so that Farizal does not return to the road again and fall into things that are not good. if you want to sponsor him

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