Bali street kids school in Kuta beach the first project YKPA 2007

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YKPA non profit organization start 2007 helping street kids in Bali Indonesia   


#Children as young as they are should be enjoying their childhood by playing and learning, but in reality, they have to struggle to make a living on the streets and cannot go to school.
When we see the lives of street children, we realize how vastly different their world is from other children who have parents, homes, and the opportunity to receive an education. We should be grateful for the love and protection we have received since we were young. Meanwhile, these children must fight to survive, working tirelessly to support their families.



None of them want to be on the streets. They dream of going to school like other children. However, circumstances force them to earn money, and some even fall into crime just to bring a little income back home to their families in the village. This is a heartbreaking and tragic reality.
To help fulfill their dream of learning, we established a simple learning space in Farrah Kuta, right by the beach, near the Kuta cemetery. With great hope, we sought permission to conduct teaching and learning activities there. A blackboard was hung from a tree branch, and the children gathered under the shade of the trees.
Two extraordinary young teachers, Kadek Yuliantari and Iluh, Kadek wholeheartedly volunteered to teach without expecting anything in return. They dedicated their time and energy to helping street children in Bali receive an education, giving them a chance to dream and paving the way for a better future.

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