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A Heartfelt Tribute: A Sister's Heart - Kyra Parker's Journey with YKPA

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Kyra Parker has been an invaluable part of YKPA from the very beginning, serving as both our first volunteer and donor. She is like a sister to me. Our journey began at the beach, where we met through mutual friends who were lifeguards. Kyra greeted me with a warm smile, and from that moment, our friendship blossomed. When I shared with her our mission to help street children through our non-profit organization, she immediately embraced the cause with her kind heart and positive spirit. Kyra's dedication has been unwavering. She participated in every activity to support the street children, even joining surveys in the remote village of Pedahan, Karangasem, where many of these children come from. She generously sent clothes and gifts from Australia and contributed funds to YKPA, sponsoring our efforts every month. Although Kyra now resides in Australia and her involvement isn't as frequent as it was when she lived in Bali, her impact on YKPA's history remains significant. Sh...

My First Mentor: The Foundation of YKPA's Journey

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The Beginning of YKPA's Journey Yantin, a very kind woman, she from Natherland longtime in Bali, played a crucial role in helping me start the Yayasan Kasih Peduli Anak (YKPA) foundation. Her support and dedication were instrumental in turning our vision into reality.  

YKPA Foundation Establishment 24 October 2007

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Initial Establishment: YKPA was initially established in 2006. The application to make YKPA an official legal entity was submitted, and the approval letter from the Social Department of Denpasar Province was issued on October 24, 2007, after more than six months of processing. The first step was to seek a notary to create the notarial deed. Steps to Establish a Foundation in Indonesia: Determine the Foundation's Purpose: Ensure the foundation's purpose is clear, whether it is for social, educational, religious, or humanitarian activities. Prepare Documents: Copies of ID cards (KTP) and Tax Identification Numbers (NPWP) of the founders. The founders  are Putu Etiartini ( board ) , Pak Made Kondra (supervisor of YKPA), Agus Darmawan (chairman of the foundation), Ibu Yanti (treasurer), and her husband Pak Wayan Sunada (secretary of the foundation). The foundation's deed of establishment signed before a notary. A domicile certificate for the foundation (virtual offi...

Pika's Journey: From Despair to Hope

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  Pika, an 11-year-old girl from Bali, Indonesia, has faced unimaginable challenges. Born with multiple birth defects and subjected to neglect and abuse, her early life was filled with suffering. Her father used her for begging in the tourist areas of Kuta Bali, and she lived in poor conditions with her family in Denpasar. In January 2010, the Bali Street Kids Project (YKPA) Founder Putu Etiartini and Co-founder Michael Pate rescued Pika and brought her to a hospital for medical care. She was finally placed in the YKPA Children's Home in Denpasar (ykpa.org), where her father was threatened with jail if he took her away again. Despite initial isolation by her father, Pika began receiving the medical attention she desperately needed. Pika's medical issues included anemia, underweight, stunted growth, birth defects (right club foot, left foot tendon weakness, large spina bifida mass), loss of bladder function, and a severe foot infection. Over the next five months, YKPA Founder Pu...