Reni: A Little Light from the Streets of Kuta
Reni Before Beneath the glittering night lights of Kuta, alive with the laughter of partying tourists and the clinking of street music, a small five-year-old girl slowly walked along the sidewalk. Her feet were bare, her clothes worn out, and her eyes were clear but silent. Her name was Reni. In her hand, she tightly held the hand of her older brother, Made, while in their mother’s arms, their baby sibling slept soundly. Nights like these were spent offering woven bracelets to tourists or simply extending tiny hands in hopes of receiving a few coins. Life never gave Reni the chance to choose. All she knew was to walk, to survive, and to stay silent. But one night, those small steps caught the attention of a woman named Ibu Putu Etiartini, the founder of YKPA Foundation. She didn’t just see… she felt. Something touched her heart when she looked at quiet little Reni. From that moment, she would often come with ice cream, wrapped rice meals, or simply an unjudging smile....