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East Bali Poverty Project A non-profit organisation helping the thousands of people living in abject poverty in East Bali.

The East Bali Poverty Project (EBPP) is a non-profit organisation established in 1998 by a British resident of Bali after an appeal for help by an isolated 7,200Ha mountain village, forgotten by time and progress.

One word started a conversationBy: Ni Nengah Merdekawati, S.Pd. EBPP English Teacher“Why are you happy?” “Because I won ...
25/09/2026

One word started a conversation
By: Ni Nengah Merdekawati, S.Pd. EBPP English Teacher

“Why are you happy?” “Because I won a game on my phone.”
It was a simple exchange, but it was not a question from the teacher. It came from one student to another at the end of our English lesson. What started with one word, ‘Why’, soon turned into a lively classroom conversation.

I had asked the students to choose one word to describe how they felt that day. Their answers were quite different: “Happy,” “Lazy,” “Humble,” “Excited,” “Tired,” and “Fun.” One student said, “I’m happy,” and a classmate asked why. Another student chose “lazy” and explained, “Because I want to sleep,” which made the others laugh. When a student chose “humble,” another classmate also asked for the reason.

What made the activity interesting was that the students were beginning to ask questions themselves. They were not simply waiting for the teacher to speak or repeating sentences from a worksheet. They were listening to their classmates, asking simple questions, and responding in English.

In just a few minutes, they were practicing several skills at once—expressing feelings, asking questions, listening, and responding. Their sentences were short and mistakes were part of the process, but they were willing and confident to speak. Because they were talking about their own feelings and experiences, using English felt more natural.

What started as a simple way to close the lesson became a meaningful opportunity for the students to use English with each other. Sometimes, all it takes to start a conversation is one word.

Follow our students’ English learning journey and see where their conversations take them next!

24/09/2026

Two days of learning, sharing and having fun together! 🤝

Students from Mount Barker School (Australia), led by Callum Gribble, returned for their annual visit to join our students for games, sport, creative activities, cultural learning, and meaningful conversations about mental health and experiences of natural disasters.

From Balinese dance and bamboo weaving to sharing stories and laughter, it was a wonderful opportunity for students to learn from each other. ❤️


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Dua hari belajar, berbagi, dan bersenang-senang bersama! 🤝

Para siswa dari Mount Barker School (Australia), yang dipimpin oleh Callum Gribble, kembali mengunjungi EBPP dalam kunjungan tahunan mereka untuk belajar dan beraktivitas bersama siswa kami melalui permainan, olahraga, kegiatan kreatif, pembelajaran budaya, serta percakapan bermakna tentang kesehatan mental dan pengalaman menghadapi bencana alam.

Mulai dari belajar tari tradisional Bali dan membuat anyaman bambu hingga berbagi cerita dan tawa, kunjungan ini menjadi kesempatan yang menyenangkan bagi para siswa untuk saling belajar dan mengenal satu sama lain. ❤️

Learning To Raise Chickens: for Food Security & Self-relianceBy Komang Kurniawan, EBPP Chairman & Team LeaderAmid the d...
21/09/2026

Learning To Raise Chickens: for Food Security & Self-reliance
By Komang Kurniawan, EBPP Chairman & Team Leader

Amid the dryland conditions and limited food resources in Manikaji, simple learning can make a meaningful difference to families. Through EBPP’s dryland regenerative agricultural programme, the Manikaji farmer groups started learning today to raise chickens as a practical way to improve access to protein and essential nutrients while building greater household food self-reliance.

The training was led by Pak Priyatna, an experienced poultry farmer and EBPP expert poultry volunteer. The participants learned not only how to feed and care for chickens, but also the importance of maintaining clean poultry shelters, preparing nutritious feed, identifying common diseases, preventing illness, and responding appropriately when chickens become sick. This practical knowledge provides an important foundation for families to manage their own poultry sustainably and independently.

The chicken breed introduced is the Elba chicken, which can begin laying eggs earlier and has a larger body size than the local chickens commonly raised by farmers. Elba chickens also adapt well to hot environmental conditions such as those found in Manikaji.

The three farmers’ groups each received 16 chickens as the starting point, for their learning and breeding activities in their recently completed chicken pens. As the chickens reproduce, their baby chicks will be distributed among the farmers’ group members to be raised at their respective farms. In this way, the benefits of the programme can gradually spread from one family to another.

For EBPP, this activity is about much more than raising chickens. It is a process of building knowledge, better nutrition, food security and community self-reliance—helping families produce nutritious food using the knowledge and resources they have recently acquired.

Follow our story to see these chickens grow, reproduce, and help provide nutritious food for families in Manikaji.


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Belajar Beternak Ayam: Ketahanan Pangan & Kemandirian
Oleh Komang Kurniawan, Ketua EBPP

Di tengah kondisi lahan kering dan keterbatasan sumber pangan di Manikaji, pembelajaran sederhana dapat memberikan manfaat nyata bagi keluarga. Melalui program pertanian regeneratif lahan kering, kelompok tani Manikaji mulai belajar beternak ayam sebagai cara praktis untuk meningkatkan akses terhadap protein dan nutrisi penting lainnya, sekaligus membangun kemandirian pangan keluarga.

Pelatihan dipimpin oleh Pak Priyatna, seorang peternak ayam berpengalaman sekaligus relawan ahli perunggasan EBPP. Para peserta belajar tidak hanya tentang cara memberi pakan dan merawat ayam, tetapi juga pentingnya menjaga kebersihan kandang, menyiapkan pakan bergizi, mengenali penyakit yang umum terjadi, mencegah penyakit, serta mengambil tindakan yang tepat ketika ayam sakit. Pengetahuan praktis ini menjadi dasar penting bagi keluarga untuk mengelola peternakan ayam secara berkelanjutan dan mandiri.

Jenis ayam yang diperkenalkan adalah ayam Elba, yang dapat mulai bertelur lebih cepat dan memiliki ukuran tubuh lebih besar dibandingkan ayam lokal yang biasa dipelihara oleh para petani. Ayam Elba juga mampu beradaptasi dengan baik terhadap kondisi lingkungan yang panas seperti di Manikaji.

Ketiga kelompok tani masing-masing menerima 16 ekor ayam sebagai awal untuk kegiatan pembelajaran dan pengembangbiakan di kandang ayam yang baru selesai dibangun. Ketika ayam-ayam tersebut berkembang biak, anak ayam yang dihasilkan akan dibagikan kepada anggota kelompok tani untuk dipelihara di lahan pertanian masing-masing. Dengan cara ini, manfaat program secara bertahap dapat menyebar dari satu keluarga ke keluarga lainnya.

Bagi EBPP, kegiatan ini lebih dari sekadar beternak ayam. Ini merupakan proses membangun pengetahuan, meningkatkan gizi, memperkuat ketahanan pangan, dan mendorong kemandirian masyarakat, dengan membantu keluarga menghasilkan pangan bergizi melalui pengetahuan dan sumber daya yang baru mereka peroleh.

Learning Report Writing from Experiments, not LecturesBy: I Made Suarjana, EBPP Indonesian Language TeacherWhat happens ...
18/09/2026

Learning Report Writing from Experiments, not Lectures
By: I Made Suarjana, EBPP Indonesian Language Teacher

What happens when students are asked to write a report, but instead of starting with a lecture, they start with an experiment?

This is how EBPP Junior High School students are currently learning their ‘report text’ topic in their Indonesian language lessons. Rather than simply listening to an explanation about the structure and language of a report writing, they first explore, observe and discover something for themselves.

Their experiments are simple but full of questions. They have made slime, explored how styrofoam reacts when mixed with gasoline to create glue, and tested what happens to an egg when placed in salt water. Does it sink, float or drift? And why?

After completing each experiment, the students discuss what they observed and use their findings as the basis for writing a report. They practise describing the materials and steps, recording what happened, and explaining their observations clearly and logically.

Through this approach, writing is no longer just an exercise on paper. Students have something real to write about because they have experienced the process themselves.

By combining experimentation with writing, the lesson helps students build both their Indonesian language skills and their curiosity to ask questions, observe carefully and explain what they discover.

16/09/2026

🌱 Menstrual health education can open the door to more sustainable choices.

Last week in Manikaji, 33 community members, including women and adolescent female students, came together to discuss menstrual myths and facts, understand what happens in the body, and learn about menstrual products they had never used before.

Thanks to participants also received reusable menstrual pads to take home, helping reduce menstrual waste and the ongoing cost of disposable products.

Follow EBPP to see how community health education can support healthier, more sustainable choices.

Discovering our Village Ecotourism PotentialBy: I Nengah Edi Catra, EBPP Village Tourism TutorWhat if you were asked to ...
14/09/2026

Discovering our Village Ecotourism Potential
By: I Nengah Edi Catra, EBPP Village Tourism Tutor

What if you were asked to find the treasures hidden in your own village? Where would you look?

Our students were given exactly this challenge as they began learning about local village tourism potential. Instead of starting with a textbook, they started with something they already know well—their individual communities.

With a Village Tourism Treasure Map, students explored what makes their sub-village special. They looked for natural treasures such as hills, forests, springs, beautiful landscapes, and local plants & trees. They also thought about cultural and community treasures, from traditional ceremonies and local food to arts, games, handicrafts, and community activities.
Then came another question: What could make these places better for visitors? Students shared ideas such as rubbish bins, information boards, toilets, playgrounds, creative spaces, and other useful facilities.

Finally, they put their discoveries onto their own ;village’ maps, using drawings, symbols, and colours to show the places and resources they found interesting.

This first activity was not about finding the “right” answers. It was about helping students look more closely at their own village, recognize what makes it special, and begin to see it through a new lens.

This is only the beginning of their Village Tourism learning journey with EBPP, where their local knowledge, observations, and ideas will help shape what they learn next.

Finding Their Voice Through the Balinese LanguageBy: I Nyoman Kartya, Art and Culture teacher What happens when young pe...
11/09/2026

Finding Their Voice Through the Balinese Language
By: I Nyoman Kartya, Art and Culture teacher

What happens when young people learn to speak confidently while also discovering the value of their own culture?

This September, EBPP’s Junior and Senior High School students have begun learning ‘Pidarta’ — a traditional form of public speaking delivered in the Balinese language.

For our students, this is more than simply standing in front of an audience and giving a speech. It is an opportunity to build confidence, express their ideas, and learn how to speak Balinese in a clear, respectful, and meaningful way.

Pidarta is traditionally used in Bali during religious ceremonies, traditional events, school activities, and community gatherings. Through this learning, students are introduced to a form of communication that remains an important part of Balinese life and culture.

Students will prepare and deliver short speeches on topics connected to their everyday lives, including caring for the environment, helping others, preserving Balinese culture, and understanding the importance of traditional and religious ceremonies.

By learning Pidarta, our students are not only developing their speaking skills. They are also learning to value their language, understand and preserve their cultural heritage, and confidently share their voices with others.

The Importance of Computer Learning and Digital LiteracyBy Lisa, Grade 12, EBPP Darmaji SchoolComputer learning is very ...
09/09/2026

The Importance of Computer Learning and Digital Literacy
By Lisa, Grade 12, EBPP Darmaji School

Computer learning is very important because technology has become a part of our everyday lives. By learning about computers, I am not only learning how to use an electronic device, but also developing skills that can help me with my studies, future work, and communication.

Nowadays, digital literacy is also very important because I interact with the internet and social media almost every day. I need to know how to find reliable information, distinguish facts from false information, protect my personal data, and use social media wisely.

Through computer classes at EBPP School, I have learned to use different applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These computer skills are connected to digital literacy because they help me not only use technology, but also create, organize, understand, and communicate information through digital tools.

For example, when creating a PowerPoint presentation, I learn how to find and choose information, organize my ideas, use images appropriately, and present my opinions. By discussing topics such as social media and gender equality, I also learn to think critically about the information I see online and how it can influence the way young people see themselves and others.

For me, computer learning is therefore not only about learning software. It is a way to build my digital literacy, learning how to use technology and, more importantly, how to use technology meaningfully, think critically, express my ideas, and share positive messages with my peers and community.


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Pentingnya Pembelajaran Komputer dan Literasi Digital

Oleh Lisa, Siswi Kelas 12, Sekolah EBPP Darmaji

Pembelajaran komputer sangat penting karena teknologi telah menjadi bagian dari kehidupan kita sehari-hari. Dengan belajar komputer, saya tidak hanya belajar menggunakan perangkat elektronik, tetapi juga mengembangkan keterampilan yang dapat membantu saya dalam belajar, bekerja di masa depan, dan berkomunikasi.

Saat ini, literasi digital juga sangat penting karena saya berinteraksi dengan internet dan media sosial hampir setiap hari. Saya perlu mengetahui cara mencari informasi yang dapat dipercaya, membedakan fakta dari informasi yang tidak benar, melindungi data pribadi, dan menggunakan media sosial dengan bijak.

Melalui pelajaran komputer di Sekolah EBPP, saya telah belajar menggunakan berbagai aplikasi seperti Microsoft Word, Excel, dan PowerPoint. Keterampilan komputer ini tidak hanya membantu saya menggunakan teknologi, tetapi juga membuat, mengatur, memahami, dan menyampaikan informasi melalui berbagai perangkat digital.

Sebagai contoh, saat membuat presentasi PowerPoint, saya belajar bagaimana mencari dan memilih informasi, menyusun ide, menggunakan gambar dengan tepat, dan menyampaikan pendapat saya. Dengan mendiskusikan topik seperti media sosial dan kesetaraan gender, saya juga belajar berpikir kritis terhadap informasi yang saya lihat di internet dan memahami bagaimana informasi tersebut dapat memengaruhi cara anak muda memandang diri mereka sendiri dan orang lain.

Bagi saya, pembelajaran komputer bukan hanya tentang belajar menggunakan perangkat lunak. Pembelajaran ini merupakan salah satu cara untuk membangun literasi digital saya, yaitu belajar menggunakan teknologi dan, yang lebih penting, bagaimana menggunakannya dengan tepat, berpikir kritis, serta berbagi pesan positif dengan teman sebaya dan masyarakat di sekitar saya.

One Object, Many Young Artistist’ InterpretationsBy: I Wayan Kariastawa, EBPP Art TeacherIn last week’s art lesson, our ...
07/09/2026

One Object, Many Young Artistist’ Interpretations
By: I Wayan Kariastawa, EBPP Art Teacher

In last week’s art lesson, our students were asked to look closely at the objects around them and turn what they saw into art.
Our elementary students focused on drawing real objects such as globes, cups, scissors, pencil cases, etc. They practised observing shapes and forms while learning the basics of pencil shading and gradation.

Meanwhile, junior and senior high students explored colour and gradation using acrylic paint. Their subject was simple: a leaf placed in front of them. As they began painting, each student brought their own interpretation to the art paper.

Different colours, brushstrokes, shapes, and details appeared across their work.

The activity showed students that art is not about making every picture look exactly the same as the object they see. It is about observing, experimenting, and expressing what they see in their own way: it’s called artistic licence!

Sometimes, the most interesting part of an art lesson is discovering how differently each child sees the same thing. 🌿🎨

Swipe to see how our students are learning to observe, experiment, and express themselves through art!


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Satu Benda, Beragam Karya Seniman Muda
Oleh: I Wayan Kariastawa, Guru Seni EBPP

Dalam pelajaran seni minggu lalu, kami mengajak siswa siswi untuk mengamati benda-benda di sekitar mereka dengan saksama dan menuangkan apa yang mereka lihat ke dalam karya seni.

Siswa-siswi tingkat SD berfokus pada menggambar benda-benda nyata seperti globe, cangkir, gunting, tempat pensil, dan lain-lain. Mereka berlatih mengamati bentuk dan wujud benda sambil mempelajari dasar-dasar teknik arsiran dan gradasi menggunakan pensil.

Sementara itu, siswa-siswi SMP dan SMA mempelajari teknik pewarnaan dan gradasi menggunakan cat akrilik. Objek yang mereka gunakan sederhana: sehelai daun yang diletakkan di depan mereka. Saat mulai melukis, setiap siswa menuangkan interpretasi mereka masing-masing ke dalam kertas gambar.

Beragam warna, sapuan kuas, bentuk, dan detail pun muncul dalam karya mereka.

Kegiatan ini menunjukkan kepada siswa bahwa seni bukan tentang membuat setiap gambar terlihat persis sama dengan objek yang mereka lihat. Seni adalah tentang mengamati, bereksperimen, dan mengekspresikan apa yang mereka lihat dengan cara mereka sendiri: inilah yang disebut kebebasan artistik (artistic licence)!

Terkadang, bagian paling menarik dari pelajaran seni adalah melihat betapa berbedanya setiap anak memandang benda yang sama. 🌿🎨

🌱 From Dry Land, Hope Takes RootBy Kt Sunia, EBPP Organic Agriculture TeamInspired by friends at EBPP’s Darmaji and Mani...
04/09/2026

🌱 From Dry Land, Hope Takes Root
By Kt Sunia, EBPP Organic Agriculture Team

Inspired by friends at EBPP’s Darmaji and Manikaji schools, students from Bunga, Cegi and Pengalusan have been asking: “When can we learn dryland agriculture too?”

Now, their wish is becoming reality.

Since mid-August, EBPP’s agriculture team has begun training these students to turn steep, dry land at their Daya Learning Centre into productive farmland. They are learning to measure slopes, build terraces with simple bamboo A-frames, and make organic compost from fallen leaves and cow manure.

Next, they’ll learn to raise seedlings, build greenhouses, plant, care for and harvest nutritious vegetables. 🥬🌿

These are more than farming lessons. They are practical skills that can help students and their families grow healthy food, make better use of their land, and build a more self-reliant future.

Please support their dream of turning dryland into a source of food, health, and hope for their families. Your support is vital in helping them improve their quality of life and achieve their dreams for the future. Thank you.

From dry land, hope is growing — one student, one terrace, and one harvest at a time. 🌱

Join us in turning more dry land into productive gardens!

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🌱 Dari Lahan Kering, Harapan Mulai Tumbuh**

Terinspirasi oleh teman-teman mereka di sekolah EBPP Darmaji dan Manikaji, siswa-siswi dari Bunga, Cegi, dan Pengalusan mulai bertanya: “Kapan kami juga bisa belajar pertanian lahan kering?”

Kini, keinginan mereka mulai menjadi kenyataan.

Sejak pertengahan Agustus, tim pertanian EBPP mulai melatih siswa-siswi ini untuk mengubah lahan kering dan berbukit terjal di Daya Learning Centre menjadi lahan pertanian yang produktif. Mereka belajar mengukur kemiringan lahan, membuat terasering menggunakan alat sederhana berupa bingkai A dari bambu, serta membuat kompos organik dari daun-daun kering dan kotoran sapi.

Selanjutnya, mereka akan belajar menyemai bibit, membuat rumah kaca, menanam, merawat, dan memanen sayuran bergizi. 🥬🌿

Ini bukan sekadar pelajaran tentang bertani. Keterampilan ini dapat membantu siswa dan keluarga mereka menanam pangan sehat, memanfaatkan lahan dengan lebih baik, serta membangun kehidupan yang lebih mandiri.

Ayo dukung impian mereka untuk mengubah lahan kering menjadi sumber pangan, kesehatan, dan harapan bagi keluarga mereka. Dukungan Anda sangat berarti untuk membantu mereka meningkatkan kualitas hidup dan mewujudkan impian mereka di masa depan.

Dari lahan kering, harapan terus tumbuh — satu siswa, satu terasering, dan satu panen setiap saat. 🌱

Ayo bergabung bersama kami untuk ikut mengubah lahan kering menjadi kebun yang produktif!

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