Volunteer Programs Forever

Despite welcoming millions of visitors to the shores of The Garden of Eden, Bali, Indonesia; many are unaware of the reality of extreme poverty that still exists in Bali and that many individuals still live on less than $2 a day.

By giving the Balinese communities the knowledge and tools they need to draw their own path, we can help them reach their fullest potential.

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How we work makes us unique

The most powerful answer to end poverty is uniting people from around the world.

We do that through our “Forever Community” around the world. It is a diverse community of people that are willing to contribute their skills, giving their time or giving monetary contributions to help the underprivileged communities in Bali to reach their fullest potential.

Together we create opportunities to increase knowledge and access to information, in order to help underprivileged Balinese communities in need.

Our Forever Community works directly for and with the underprivileged communities in Bali.

We support communities as a whole instead of just individuals.

Our solutions are integrated in the local culture and traditions of Bali.

We provide mid and long term solutions instead of quick fixes.

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What we do

We empower communities by providing access to knowledge and by creating learning opportunities so that they can reach their fullest potential. We create long term solutions through different frameworks and together with our worldwide Forever Community.

Increasing access to knowledge and education.

Creating local job employment opportunities.

Targeted Soul projects to answer community needs.

United through a worldwide community of like minded people.

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Testimonials of our local community

Agung’s story, ex student at our Learning Center

“Since I was a child, I have always wanted to be a pilot. When I was in elementary school I joined the Volunteer Programs Forever class to learn English. I continued with my classes during high school where I trained to work in tourism. When I was at one of the English classes one of the volunteers started talking to me about my love of planes and helicopters. They suggested that I do one of the Volunteer Programs workshops on career planning and self development. I met Kimberley who listened to me explaining how I had always wanted to become a pilot. She suggested that I look at what I needed to do to join the Indonesian air force. With her encouragement I applied for a job in the Indonesian Air Force to become a pilot. I was successful and am now a fully qualified pilot based in Java. I cannot thank Kimberley and Volunteer Programs Forever enough for helping me to believe in myself and find a way to make my dreams come true.”

Nyoman Juniarta , Father of Balinese family in Lodtunduh

“As a Balinese I am grateful for the opportunities I got from VP Bali. Me and my family have benefited in many ways, my kids can learn English and me and my wife could have a job. I am happy that we can keep working at the learning center and I am thankful for Kimberley and her team.” - Nyoman Juniarta - Father of Balinese family in Lodtunduh.

Gio’s story, student at our Learning Center

Gio is 11 years old. He lives in Ubud and comes from a very troubled family background. There is as a lot of violence and alcohol abuse at home. When he first started English classes at VP Bali five years ago, he was disruptive in the classes and unpopular with the other children. And then one of our Australian volunteers took the time to listen to him and to encourage him in his classes. His behaviour started to change; he became motivated to learn English and he started to behave well in the classes. We have seen an immense growth over the years. Gio has been learning a lot and has shown a lot of positive change in his behaviour. He changed from being a troublemaker into a smart and kind kid who is loved by his teachers and his friends. We have a transport system that picks the children up from their homes and brings them to the classes. He chose to come early and played with the other children before the class started. He now has good friends and is developing confidence in himself. He can see a world and future for himself outside of his chaotic, violent family unit. We look forward to seeing how he will grow up and are sure that he will love the workshops at the new Center.

Ni Wayan Tari, comes from a farmer’s family in Lodtunduh.

“I am so looking forward for the Forever Learning Center - VP Bali to open here in Lodtunduh. I am happy that I will be able to work there. I have been following the process of the learning center and I am impressed with all the plans. Because of all the activities that will take place there I will be able to supply the center with my vegetables on a daily basis. I will be able to host the cooking classes and support my fellow community members by providing them with jobs as well so we can prepare meals for the volunteers”. - Ni Wayan Tari - comes from a farmer’s family in Lodtunduh.

Gede Suantara, local village leader in Lodtunduh

“The program of VP Bali has impacted many of the members of our community. I am proud to say I am working with this organization and together we can make an impact on the local people. With the new plans of the learning center we can do even more and I am excited to be a part of that!” -Gede Suantara - local village leader in Lodtunduh.

Empowering communities in Balito build their own futurethrough a worldwide community