Education is a Human Right.
Education can be the difference between life and death, especially in remote communities where access to basic resources is scarce.
Twenty-five years ago, David Booth discovered 10,000 families living in isolation in the mountainous regions of East Bali, two hours away from the famous city of Canggu. These communities lacked access to education, healthcare, and clean water, and the different hamlets didn’t even share a common language, making communication and cooperation nearly impossible. Tragically, death from malnutrition and disease was common.
Determined to change this, David founded the East Bali Poverty Project (EBPP), which has since worked tirelessly to improve the lives of these communities. Over the years, EBPP has established five schools, clean water systems, sustainable agriculture, and provided essential healthcare, helping to break the cycle of poverty. These schools have been mostly funded through the generosity of individuals, and education has been key to transforming the future of these children. By supporting their education, these children can escape the hardships of their remote villages and build a better life in the established communities of Bali.
At EBPP’s Manikaji School, located on Mount Abang, 91 children rely on the project for their education, as the nearest government schools are too far and inaccessible due to a lack of public transport. These students, ranging from ages 6 to 18, come from families where most parents are illiterate and depend on their children’s education for a chance at a brighter future. It costs $404 to support one student for an entire year, and every donation, no matter how small, contributes to these children's continued education and the opportunity for them to break free from the cycle of poverty.
