Anybody visit an orphanage in Bali
Mar 25, 2017, 2:51 pm
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Anybody visit an orphanage in Bali
I am going to Bali soon and in one of the private villas I looked at for accommodation they asked if guests could bring a small educational toy to donate to a local orphanage. It got me thinking.
I've found an orphanage with connections to Australia and named after one of the 2002 bali bombing victims. I just wondered about visiting. Has anyone visited an orphanage. Is it heartbreaking or uplifting.
I've found an orphanage with connections to Australia and named after one of the 2002 bali bombing victims. I just wondered about visiting. Has anyone visited an orphanage. Is it heartbreaking or uplifting.
Mar 25, 2017, 2:59 pm
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I am going to Bali soon and in one of the private villas I looked at for accommodation they asked if guests could bring a small educational toy to donate to a local orphanage. It got me thinking.
I've found an orphanage with connections to Australia and named after one of the 2002 bali bombing victims. I just wondered about visiting. Has anyone visited an orphanage. Is it heartbreaking or uplifting.
I've found an orphanage with connections to Australia and named after one of the 2002 bali bombing victims. I just wondered about visiting. Has anyone visited an orphanage. Is it heartbreaking or uplifting.
Well kids are kids, so just give them a visit and bring them some toys, etc. if you would like to!
Mar 25, 2017, 3:46 pm
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Zolex, I work in the food industry and can get large size quantaties of things they require like pasta, milo, hand soap. Could I get more for my money by buying in Bali or should I bring it with me from Australia. I figure if you are from CGK you might have a better idea than me. Thanks.
Mar 25, 2017, 4:49 pm
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Yes I am. On their website they have a large wish list. I am making plans to buy lots of things. It will make me feel good and help the kids.
Zolex, I work in the food industry and can get large size quantaties of things they require like pasta, milo, hand soap. Could I get more for my money by buying in Bali or should I bring it with me from Australia. I figure if you are from CGK you might have a better idea than me. Thanks.
Zolex, I work in the food industry and can get large size quantaties of things they require like pasta, milo, hand soap. Could I get more for my money by buying in Bali or should I bring it with me from Australia. I figure if you are from CGK you might have a better idea than me. Thanks.
Btw: a friend of mine is currently volunteering for a sister project ('The Jack Price Project'). Maybe I could try getting in touch with the people running the orphanage and ask what is best?
Mar 25, 2017, 7:29 pm
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Yes buying locally is probably cheaper and saves you the hassle of dealing with customs, import fees, ...
Btw: a friend of mine is currently volunteering for a sister project ('The Jack Price Project'). Maybe I could try getting in touch with the people running the orphanage and ask what is best?
Btw: a friend of mine is currently volunteering for a sister project ('The Jack Price Project'). Maybe I could try getting in touch with the people running the orphanage and ask what is best?
I read on one of the reviews that someone said they went to the orphanage and one of the staff then went with them to the supermarket to get lots of supplies and they paid for it. I'd like to buy local too if it helps the supermarket owner and then the orphanage.
I assume hopefully that when I bring a lot of stuff with me I won't have any problems with customs or import fees as I'm bringing it in to give to the local Balinese people.
Thanks for your help.
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