Empowering Marginalized Women through Skills Education as a means to develop Sustainable Communities in Indonesia.

First Recruitment Visit in 2020!

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On 21st – 22nd February 2020, Recruitment officer and volunteers from Bali WISE held a socialization visit to Mr. Putu house in Bondalem village, there were 5 students who participated in the socialization, they were excited during the presentation and they were interested to join with Bali WISE. After the presentation, they took a test and an interview. They hope to pass the test and be able to join Bali WISE. In addition, we left the Bali WISE poster and flyer to be distributed to the nearest high school. The next day Ms. Komang (the recruitment officer) visited Carolia’s house in Karangasem where they met with Mr. Bambang and many students who were enthusiastic to attend the Bali WISE socialization. For the first session, Ms. Komang was presenting to 9 students from Mahkota Wisata Vocational school, in the second session, they were socializing with 10 Carolia students and 9 students who took the basic test. To complete the trip, they also distributed soap, nearby Carolia area, they’ve stopped by at one of the teacher from Highschool number 3 Amlapura, Ms. Komang held an initial meeting and left a poster to distribute in the school where he taught. The total number of participants was 24 people and those who took the basic test were 14 students.

 

Education, Money and Hope – A Story of Rusmini

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*Rusmini

Rusmini, the third of four children, was born and raised in Karangasem.  Her father is a farmer, and her mother works in the fields.  Between them, the monthly income for the household is only 700,000 (around US $50). A difficult situation became worse when their house collapsed due to landslide, and the family was homeless until an NGO (Carolia Charity) built a two room home for them.

Although Rusmini’s dream was to continue her education, the family cannot afford school fees.  After she graduated from high school, she took an unskilled, low salary job to help support her family, once young women get off to a bad start like this, they get pregnant early and also it is very unlikely that they will ever get a skilled job and escape a future of poverty and limited possibilities.

*On Top: Images of Rusmini house and the small path she and her family need to pass to get there*

And then Rusmini heard about the Bali WISE program. With the knowledge and experience she will gain in the six-month program, she will join the hundreds of other Bali WISE graduates working as hospitality professionals and get on the skills ladder. Maybe one day she will even realize her dream of working abroad.

*On Top: Rusmini and her parent*

This week, a new semester starts and you can support Rusmini and other women who are facing the same challenges right now. This semester we have 24 young marginalized women needing your support, we truly believe by skilling up the young marginalized women, we break the poverty cycle for the families completely.

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Success Story – Ni Komang Luriana, Intake 24

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Luri and Her Parent
From the left, Luri Mother – Ni Made Armini, Luri, her father – I Wayan Latra and our Intern – Pinkan

Luri is the oldest of four children living in the remote village of Seraya and was expected to look after her younger siblings from an early age. In secondary school, she worked as a storekeeper at her teacher’s shop to pay for her tuition, and also doing laundry for neighbours, door to door. …

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