Contact the Bali Orphanage Staff directly with the address, email or phone numbers below, or use the comment box at the bottom of the page. Please allow a few days for a response. If you would like to meet the children on your next trip to Bali, then please have a look at our “Planning a Visit” page and it will help answer some of your questions for you.
Address: ( use this if you want to send letters or packages directly to the Orphanage)
Panti Asuhan Katolik
Jln Raya Tuka, Desa Tuka
Bali-Indonesia
email address – pasidhiastu@yahoo.co.id
Phone number at the Orphanage office – (62 361 ) 747 3827 or (62 361) 229 582
Dewa’s mobile phone – 081 797 54397 – This is a good number to call when you are in Bali. Dewa works full time at the orphanage and can help to arrange a visit for you. His English is very good.
If you do not hear back from him within 24 hours, he is probably visiting his families village where there is no moblie phone reception so it would be better to call the office number directly.
This is the current contact for the Orphanage run by the Catholic Franciscan Sisters in Tuka, Bali – Indonesia. If you have any problems communicating with the Sisters directly, just leave me a comment in the box below. I am in contact with the Sisters at least a few times each week, so it should only take a couple of days to get a response to you. The internet connection in Tuka is not very good so it usually accounts for the Sisters not always being able to communicate via email.
Thank you for your interest in helping,
Charlie Halsell
Please allow a few days for a response as we are still upgrading our communication systems.
Hi There,
I sent and e-mail a couple of weeks ago to the above e-mail but have had no response yet. My partner and I are wanting to come and help out at your orphanage for 3 or 4 days at the end of October. My partner is a qualified builder if you need work done in that area. Can you please contact me in regards to where we stay/if we need to book somewhere close by. Thanks for you time. Amanda Jane
Hi Dewa,
Sorry we had a very bad phone connection I have sent you an email to the email address pasidhiastu@yahoo.co.id
I hope you get it – I iwll try and call again tomorrow.
Thank you
Jarna
Hello Jarna Bond,
Thanks for your wrote and i have got you email this afternoon. I have an meeting with the sister tomorrow and i will send you an email after than.
Thank you,
Dewa
Hi Dewa,
I emailed your yahoo address but am not sure if it came through. Here is the information again. Thank you for helping with our inquiry.
Below is the email we sent.
We are a group of travel agents and would like to come to the orphanage on Sat 21st August around 10am to do an art session with the children.
We are looking at bringing masks ( one for the agent/ one for the child) and together decorating the masks for our party we are having.
We will bring all the supplies and art products, which we will donate to you when finished.
Is there anything else you are needing that we can try to bring when we come?
We depart on Friday so we need to confirm today if possible, if we can come along?
Thanks,
Angela.
Hello,
Does your organization take volunteers ? ( we have 18 seniors who would love to volunteer for 5 days in January.
Thank you,
Scott Ebbeling
Hi Dewa,
My 4 daugthers and I will be in Bali on the 28th Sept 2010. I am going to organise a lap top for you and the children. Please tell me what kind you need? Do the children need anything else? Any books or school items? Drink bottles or anything else for their school day. I can’t wait to meet you and the children. I have two 15 year olds , 9 year old and 7 year old. I think we will come one afternoon after school finishes what day would be best? Kind Regards Karen Bruce
Hello Karen,
Nice to hearing that you will be coming to Bali and would like to visit the children in the orphanage. The children will very happy to meet you and your daughter. Your daughters can play together with the children in the the orphanage.
Thanks for the laptop. I really need a good laptop to support my work to help the children and the sister.
Whatever you can bring for the children will be really appreciated but honestly we are really some cash for support the children`s education. Rice,Shampoo and tooth paste are very good to bring to the orphanage. we still have enough for the books and school items. 29 or 30th of September after 12 in the afternoon is the best time to come to visit the children.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Dewa
Hi there,
I am coming to Bali with my friend next week & would love to come visit the orphanage. If you could please let me know a date and time that would be best that would be great.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Danielle.
Hello Danielle,
Thanks for your wrote and glad to hear that you would like to come to visit the children in the orphanage. We are waiting for you in the orphanage.25th of August after 12 in the afternoon is the best time to come to visit.
Thank you,
Kind regards,
Dewa
We will be coming to Bali in a few weeks. I have managed to get 50 toothbrushes (as I am in the dental industry) if they can be used and we will also bring a digital camera to donate if you still need one. The camera is only a couple of years old. Thanks
Hello Gail Turner,
Glad to hear that you would like to come to the orphanage to visit the children.The toothbrushes is very good to bring to the orphanage.
Oh, Thank you for the camera, we need it.
Kind regards,
Dewa
Hi Dewa, I hope your recovery is going well. Last week Tues July 27th my 2 friends and I visited the orphanage and donated money, skipping ropes and some artists gear: pencils, textas, pastels. We did not have an interpretor so I was unable to communicate well. I would have liked to stress that I donated money so that the artists gear could go to the children to give them an opportunity to express themselves artistically, rather than to be sold. If you could let Sr Esther know that would be great.
There is more gear to donate which did not fit into suitcases on my trip so my daughter will deliver these in February next year.
The girls asked me to contact them on Facebook so I hope that’s okay with Sr Esther. I have some gorgeous photos of them and I think they’d like to see them on Facebook.
I enjoyed my visit to the orphanage and found it to be a happy homely place. I hope we can keep in touch. Patricia, Cathy and Suzanne
Dear Patricia,
Hello, i`m sorry for the late answer. I was very busy.
You are a very generous person and thank you for everything!. I really proud of you!!.The money that you give to the sister will be used for the children needs.
I hope i can meet you and your daughter in February next year.
You can contact them on the the bali orphanage facebook. No problem!!.
Say hello to your family,
Dewa
Dear Dewa,
I am coming to Bali – 18th September to about the 2nd October, 2010. I am now coming with my 2 children (17 year old son & 13 year old daughter). My friend Barbara is also coming along with her 7 year old daughter. We would like to stay and work at your orphanage for at least 3 to 4 days. Could you please reply the best days which would suit you. We would also like to stay with you, or close to the orphanage. Have you any ideas regarding accommodation. Thanks Christine.
Dear Christine,
Hello, Nice to hearing that you will be coming to Bali together with your family and your friend to visit the children in the orphanage. I please you to come to the orphanage on 20th of September and also you can stay in the orphanage for 4 days if you want but please check the room when you come on 20th of September. If you want , you can teach the children English and your children can play together with the children in the orphanage. Just call me when you are in Bali. here is my mobile phone number : 081 797 543 97 or you can email me to dewa1977us@yahoo.com
Just contact me if you need more information.
Best regards,
Dewa
Dear Christine,
Nice to hearing that you will be coming to the orphanage together with your family and your friend to visit the children. The children will be very happy to meet you in the orphanage.
You can teach the children English and your children can play together with the children in the orphanage. I please you to come to visit the children on 20th of September and you can stay in the orphanage for 4 days. I`m sure if you like our room and please check it when you come on 20th of September. Just call me when you are in Bali. Here is my mobile phone :081 797 543 97 . you can email me to dewa1977us@yahoo.com for more information.
Best regards,
Dewa
Hi Dewa & Charlie
I am coming to Bali on 22 August 2010 from Australia and would love to come to visit the orphanage. I would like to make contact with you once I arrive to arrange a suitable time. I have alot of baby girls clothes ranging in size from 00000 to 1 in excellent condition. Would these be suitable for you at the orphanage or could you recommend anyone else who could make good use of these? Please also advise what other items would be of use to you at the orphanage. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards Deanne
Hello Deanne,
Nice to hearing that you will be coming to Bali and would like to visit the children in the orphanage. We have one baby girl in the orphanage . her name is Putri and she is 13 months old. The clothes will be good for Putri and she is really need some clothes. Whatever you can bring for the children will be really appreciated. The children will be very happy to meet you in the orphanage. Just call me when you are in Bali. See you….
Kind regards,
Dewa
Hi, I am coming to Bali on 7th august with my family,would love to come and visit the children.Is there a particular day that would suit.
Regards Judy
Dear Judy Durlik,
Nice to hearing that you will be coming to Bali and visit the children in the orphanage. I please you to come to visit on 9th of august after 12 in the afternoon. We are waiting for you in the orphanage. See you…
Kind regards,
Dewa
Dear Dewa When we visited the orphanage one of the girls showed us around and she was very kind. Her name was Mohra and she was 13. I would like to send her a parcel with some pens for drawing as she showed me her artwork. Please can you let me know if her name is correct as I would like to make sure she received the parcel herself. We also have made a DVD of our visit which I will send. We could put this on You Tube for people to view if you liked?? Let me know!
Sara Holton
Hello Sarah Holton,
Nice to hear from you. Yes, she is Mora and she is 13 years old. I`m sure that she would be very happy to get a parcel from you.
For the DVD is great!!. please put on You Tub and i will show the DVD to the Children in the orphanage.
Thanks for everything,
Dewa
Dear Dewa, Regarding previous posting – If it is okay to bring along some instruments, could you please let me know how many children are currently at the orphanage. Thanks – Christine
Dear Dewa – So sorry to read of your recent accident – will pray for your speedy recovery! Myself (47 years old Mum), my son Todd (17 years old) and daughter, Celeste (13 years old) will be in Bali, possibly along with 2 friends from Monday, September 27th, to Monday October 4th, 2010. I am a Pre School Teacher, my friends are a Primary School Teacher and the other a Doctor. We would love to stay at the Orphanage for 2 to 3 days assisting in whatever way we could. We are musicians, and perhaps could enrich your program with music. Would percussion instruments and recorders be beneficial to bring to donate and use with the children? My children are very gifted with spending time with children, especially young children – as we are used to having an overflowing household with many children coming and going. Could you please let me know in the next week or so what would be the best days to come and help, the cost of accommodation for myself and my 2 children and 2 friends (5 people in total) and how we can help. I can’t wait to come across and meet the gorgeous kids and the staff.
Dear Christine Byrne,
Hello, Thanks for your prayer and I have recovered now . Nice to hearing that you will be coming to the orphanage together with your family and also your friend. I please you to stay in the orphanage for 3 days. You can teach the children about music. The children will be very happy to play music together with you and your children. It`s ok if you want to bring some instrument!. You can do whatever you want to do for the children. For the teacher, She/he can teaching English to the children and the children will like it. For the Doctor, she/he can help the clinic near by orphanage. The best day to come to the orphanage on 28th of Sept. You can check the room when you came to the orphanage and you can stay in the orphanage .
Kind regards,
Dewa
Greeting from the United States,
I am a teen living in the U.S. who is interested in running a book drive to benefit an Orphanage in need of gently used children books written in English. I was touched when I came across the website and was wondering if The Bali Orphanage would be interested? Please send me an email and/or comment.
God Bless,
Kristina
Hi Kristina Marie,
Thanks for your wrote and your kindness. We are really appreciate you. The children need a books that written in English so that they can practice their English. English is very important for the children here in Bali.
Just contact me if you need more information about the children in the Bali orphanage.
Kind regards,
Dewa
Hello Dewa,
I’m so glad to hear from you. I have around 150 books so far for the children. Can you please e-mail me with a little more information about the orphans and what there schooling is like? I am going to contact my Catholic parish who I’m hoping will help collect books for the children. I would like to put a little information in our weekly bulletin to inform the parish of the need of English books for the children in Bali.
I almost forgot…..my E-mail address is
kristinatiedeman@yahoo.com
Kind regards,
Kristina
Hi
I been looking at doing something in Bali with the kids, can you email me information please.
Neil
Hello, I will be in Bali from 20th until 30th July. I would love to come and spend time with the kids. Do you require any toiletries/clothes/games? Kind Regards Justine
Hello Justine,
Nice to hearing that you will be coming to Bali and would like to visit the children in the orphanage. The children will be very happy to meet you in the orphanage. We are waiting for you in Bali.
We are really appreciate whatever you can bring for the children but honestly we are really need some money to support the children education. Thank you for your Kindness.
Kind regards
Dewa
Hi,
Thanks for getting back to me, I also got through on the phone. Very sadly I have come down with a bad stomach bug and have had to fly home early as I need treatment at home – I am at the airport now! But I wish you all the luck with the orphanage and am very sad that I was unable to spend time with you.
Best wishes,
Phoebe
Hi,
I emailed a few days ago about the possibility of volunteering in the orphanages for a few days this week and was wondering if it would be possible. I am a 3rd year medical student and very enthusiastic!! I have friends with whom I’m traveling who might also be interested. Is there somewhere nearby I could stay? I would be happy to help in any way!
Phoebe
Hi Phoebe Wright,
I`m sorry, i did not reply your message quickly. I was very busy at the time. Nice to hear that you would like to volunteer at the orphanage. I please you to come together with your friend.
If you want , you can stay in the orphanage. We have a rooms for the volunteer but the room is not really nice. The room is clean enough.
Best regards,
Dewa
Hi,
Please can you tell me about how much it is for education for the year for each child. Also how many children do you have. We are coming to visit you and some of my children’s friends would like to donate some money for education. Thanks.
Hello Tracey Ash,
I`m sorry , i did not send you an message quickly. I was very busy. I already talked to the sister about the cost of the education for the children. I will send you a lists soon. Please give me a bit more time. I`m still waiting for new children who would stay in the orphanage .
Best regards,
Dewa
We will visit the Orphanage on Monday 5th of July at around 3pm in the afternoon. Look forward to seeing you all then.
Jo Treacy Perth Western Australia
Dear Jo Treacy,
Hi Jo, Glad to hear that you will be coming to Bali . we are waiting for you in the orphanage. See you…
Best regards,
Dewa
Hi,
My family will be in Bali from the 10th – 18th July. My husband and I and our two children, Jeremy (7) and Eliana (9) would like to come and visit.
We were wondering if the 12th July would suit.
My son Jeremy has organised from his soccer club some soccer Bibs and a ball and he would like to play soccer with the children if possible. My husband is a keen soccer player and would be happy to help coordinate some children to do this if you would like.
My daughter, Eliana would like to know if there is something that she can bring to give to the children. It can either be something we bring from Australia or something that we buy in Bali. Eliana loves craft. Roughly how many girls are in the orphanage?
Are there other specific needs that the orphanage has at the moment, I have checked the list and other than the shoes I am uncertain what you will need.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Regards,
Tracey Ash
Dear Tracey Ash,
Hope i find you and your beloved family are well. I`m glad to hearing that you and your family would like to come to the orphanage to visit the children. I please you to come to visit the children on 12th of July in the afternoon.
It would be great if your husband and your boy can play soccer together with the children. The children will be very happy to play soccer together with your husband and your boy.There is 45 of girls in the orphanage. your daughter can play together with the girls in the orphanage. Right now the orphanage is really need some cash for supports the children education. But we are really appreciate whatever you can bring for the children.
Best regards,
Dewa
Roughly how much cash is it per student for the remainder of the year? How many students in total?
Hi Dewa, I have arranged with Brenton Whittaker from “BaliKids” to visit Sr Esther and the children at the orphanage on Tuesday July 27th to make some donations. I would like to make contact with you to make sure that my visit suits. Please reply and let me know that Sr Esther is expecting me and that the day and time is good.
Thank you, patricia
Dear Patricia,
Hello, I`m so sorry , i did not replay your message quickly. I was very busy. I have told Sr Easter that you would come to the orphanage to visit her and the children.
We please you to come to visit whenever you want but please come after 10 am. We are waiting for you in the orphanage.
Best regards,
Dewa
Hi Dewa, Brentan Whittaker from “Carry for Kids”for me has arranged for me to come at 2,30pm on Tues July 27th to meet with Sr Esther and the children. My donation includes skipping ropes so it would be great if we could skip with the children and take some photographs please. Also I have money for Sr Esther. Please let me know what she would like me to buy for the children with some of that money. Thanks, Patricia
We are a group of several families with children we are staying from 1st – 11th July and would like to visit you to spend time with the children and to bring some donations to you. Can you arrange a time to visit when our children can spend time with the children at the orphanage? We are coming from Australia.
Dear Sara Holton,
Glad to hear that you would like to come to the orphanage to visit the children. It will be great if you spend time with the children at orphanage. The children will be very happy to meet you and your children.
I please you to come to the orphanage on Monday 5th of July after 10 a clock.
Best regards,
Dewa
Hi dewa
that time is good – we will be about 5 adults and 6 children – what should we bring?? Will all the children be there? We would like our children to make some new friends.
Thanks Dewa, I am sending you an email that has more information about myself and some of the things I have already bought to bring.
Hi, I will be in Bali in July-August 2010 and would like to come and volunteer at your orphanage for several days in mid July. I am happy to do anything – whether it be maintenance work, but especially teaching english and playing with the kids. I understand you have some guestrooms there, and would like some more information about what you would need me to bring etc. I look forward to hearing back from you. Christene
Dear Christene,
Great Christene !! Nice to hear that you would like to come to visit the children and volunteer at orphanage. I please you to teach English to the children and you can play together with them. I will discuss with the sister and i will tell you for more information soon.
Best regards,
Dewa
Dear Charlie and Dewa,
My extended family and I will be in Bali from 13-23 August 2010 and would really like to visit the children. I was wondering if it’s possible to schedule a visit on 16th or 17th Aug as we are in Seminyak at this time?
We would also like to bring some gifts. Can you please let me know what the children currently need? I was thinking of art supplies, clothes, etc.
Thank you very much and we really look forward to meeting the kids.
Kind regards,
Melanie
Dear Melanie Plevcak,
Nice to hearing that you would like to come to orphanage to visit the children.We are waiting for you at orphanage. The children will be very happy to meet you at orphanage.
I please you to come on 16th or 17th of august to visit the children. Honestly we are really need some cash to support the education of the children. we are still have enough clothes, toys. books for the children BUT we are really appreciate whatever you can bring for the children.
Kind Regards
Dewa
Dear Dewa,
My husband and I are travelling to Bali for our late honeymoon on the 25th June 2010. We would very much like to organise to visit the orphanage during our stay in Bali. We will be there for 10 nights.
We have two young boys who won’t be travelling with us, however we have some clothes that we can bring to you if this is of some use to you.
I understand that the best time to visit is on the weekend or after 3pm on a weekday.
I was wondering which day best suits you for our visit? I was thinking Sunday the 27th June 2010. Is this possible for you?
I am really looking forward to meeting you and see all the wonderful things that you do for the children.
Hello Belinda Ebbs,
Glad to hear that you would be coming to orphanage to visit the children together with your young boys. We are waiting for you at orphanage.I please you to come to visit the children on Sunday 27 of June. Just call me if you are in Bali.
Best regards
Dewa
Hi Charlie. I was looking at the photos of the children and my heart just goes out to them all. I wish that I was able to sponser Kadek but at this time I am a student myself learning to become a medical assistant. The fact that he want to be a doctor is wonderful. Please let me know if there is anything that he will need and I will do my best to send it all to him. Everest is a wonderful school and there are many people there that will be willing to donate what they can to Kadek.
Good Morning – I will be coming to Bali on 8th June for two weeks and would like to visit you and the children. My adult daughter will be with me. I am not sure what we can offer to do (as a Grandma I am great at reading stories!!). We are both prepared to do whatever we can to support the Sisters and the children.
yours sincerely
Barbara Ashley
Hi There!
I will be coming to Bali next week and I would love to come and spend some time with you.
I would also love to donate what ever is needed.
Can you let me knwo what is most needed at the moment and a good time to come and visit.
Thank you
Emma x
Hi Emma,
I please you to come to the orphanage to visit the children. We are really appreciate whatever you can give for the children. But some of the childrens really painting tools. Kanvas for painting is good also. The best time to visit is after 12 o`clock in the afternoon. Just call me to: 081 797 543 97 when you are in Bali.
Best regards
Dewa
Hi,
My friends and I will be heading to Bali next week (22-29 Apr) and were thinking of donating some clothes to the orphanage.
Do you accept clothes donations? If yes, may I know how can we deliver them to you? We will be putting up at the Kuta Seaview Boutique Resort and Spa. Would there be any other areas we can contribute?
Thank you.
Dear Samuel,
Glad to hearing that you would be coming to Bali . We are waiting for you at Sidhia Astu orphanage.
Yes, i can accept whatever you want to give for the children at orphanage and i will be really appreciate for your kindness.
You can can come to the orphanage to deliver the clothes by taxi or you can contact me when you are in Bali .Here is my phone noumber : 081 797 543 97 . I will come to your Hotel than we can go together to orphanage. Yes there is other orphanage that need clothes for the childrens. The orphanage name is Maria Gorreti .I can drive you there if you want. The childrens need about 100 pcs of clothes.
Thank you
Dewa
Thanks Dewa,
Shall I let you know when I plan to come to Bali to organize a visit? I am thinking early October.
Cheers, Alyssa
Dear Alyssa,
Yes please ! Just tell me the exact date when will you be in Bali so that i can organize you visit.
Thanks
Dewa
Hi!
I am an artist from Perth, I have 2 adopted children of my own (from Korea). I am very interested in helping out at the orphanage when I visit (either in July or September). I teach art, are any of your kids interested in an art workshop?
I am also wondering about producing a series of paintings about the orphanage; I would love to paint the faces of some of the children there & a percentage of paintings sold could be donated to the orphanage.
Kind Regards,
Alyssa
Hi Alyssa,
Thanks for yo wrote, sound good and would be nice if you can teach the childrens about Art. The childrens will be very happy if you can teach them. I please you if you want to paint the face of some of the childrens at orphanage.
Best regards,
Dewa
we happy to collect and donate 1.100.000rp from Awaredance festival!!!
enjoy
Hi Baba,
Thanks for your kindness. The money will be used for the childrens needed. Thanks again,
Dewa
Dear Joanne,
We are waiting for you here at orphanage. We are the Sidhi Astu orphanage familys want to thank you for your kindness. God bless you always. See you…
Thanks again
Orphanage family
Dear Dewa, Sisters and children,
It is not long now until I will be visiting you all at the orphanage. I will arrive in Bali in 2 weeks time, and can’t wait to meet you all.
Thankyou to everyone for all your support in fundraising money for the children at the Tuka Orphanage.
This money will greatly assist them. I also have clothing that I am bringing with me.
God bless and see you all soon.
Aunty Joanne xx
I will be visiting Bali at the end of June with my husband and two boys aged 8 and 12. We would love to come and visit the children on the 3rd July 2010. Please let me know if this day is suitable and at which time we should come. We will bring some gifts for the children Thanking you. Nina
Hi Nina,
Nice to hearing that you will be coming to Bali . We are waiting for you at Sidhi Astu orphanage. Your boys can play together with the kids at orphanage. I please you to come to the orphanage in 3 of july. The best time to visit the childrens is after 12 o`clock in the afternoon. See you..
Best regards
Dewa and the kids
HI Charlie,
Yes thankyou, I got your email, I will reply now.
Cheers,
Joanne
Hi Charlie,
I spoke to you back in Feb about coming to spend some time at orphanage, my trip is getting closer, but would like to talk to you via email please, as there are a few things i would like to discuss with you.
You should be able to see my email address, if not let me know and I will send it to you.
Thankyou Charlie,
REgards,
Joanne
Hi Joanne! I sent you an email this morning. Let me know here if you did not get it and I will give it another try. Thanks!
Hi Charlie, just wondering how Dewa is feeling hope she is feeling better. Looking forward to meeting you all bye for now
Hi Charlie & Dewa
We are about to leave our home town and start heading toward your country this weekend. What are specific needs at the moment. We are still planning to get some school supplies and sports gear. We also have hair ties & combs for the girls and also toothbrushes. Please let me know what your needs are so we can pack them in too. Thanks
I just updated the “Current needs” page of the website. Shoes – you will see sizes etc – are still needed as well as some “larger” items; a digital camera and laptop. Baby formula for 9 month old “Putri” is not on the page yet but is also needed. You must be getting very excited about your trip now. Only a few more days and you’ll be at the airport! Thanks again for all your help. You’ve got a BIG bunch of kids that are excited to meet you. Happy travels.
Hi Dewa
My friends and I are coming over to Bali for a few days at the end of April and we would love to come and visit the orphange. We arrive in Bali on Friday the 30th of April and return to Darwin on Monday the 3rd of May. Dewa, would it be possible for us to visit the orphange on Sunday the 2nd of May – I am arranging for us to bring some school supplies and we would love an opportunity to meet you, for a tour and to meet the sisters and children.
Please contact me at brenda.keenan@nt.catholic.edu.au to arrange a time for us to visit.
Warm regards
Brenda
Deputy Director – Catholic Education Northern Territory
Hi Dewa
I have been intouch with Charlie about visiting the orphanage on Monday 29th March. We are staying in Kuta. Please can you let us know how to get to the orphange and what time is best to visit. Thank you
Stacey
Thanks Dewa,
We have been looking forward to hearing from you and anxiously await your input on how we can help!
Best to you and all,
Julie and Mick
Hallo Julie and Mick,
The sister doesn`t have special project for you but the sister said that they are really apreaciate about what you want to do at orphanage. And also the sister said that please come to the orphanage even you just meet the childrens. we are waiting for you here at orphanage.
Thankyou,
Dewa and the sisters
Hi Dewa,
My friend and I, Mick are interested in lending a hand to help in whatever way we can…we are fine with hard work and we are both strong
We can come for a day or two if needed. Do you have any special projects that need some work in the next few weeks (until March 31st?)
We also may interested in giving a donation or sponsorship of some sort as well.
Please contact me at juliefaherty@aol.com to arrange a time we can come visit.
Our best wishes to you and the children!
Julie and Mick
Hi Julie and Mick,
Nice to hearing that you would like to help us at orphanage. I will discuss with the sisters about it and i will email you tomorrow in the afternoon. We are waiting for you here at orphanage.
Best regards
Dewa and the kids at orphanage
Hi, I am a 22yr old female and I am looking into planning a long term trip abroad. I want to do something like volunteering in a orphanage for a while, maybe 3 months or so, and after a recent trip to Bali I’d love to do it there. Could you please contact me by email to discuss this.
Thanks
Hallo Ashleigh,
Thanks for you wrote and I`m glad to hearing that you would like to volunteer at orphanage. I`m still discuss with the sister about it. I will send you an message soon.
Thanks
Dewa
Hello!
My Name is Angie Allsup I am 46 years old and live in Oakhurst California. My family and I are planning a trip to Bali Indonesia July 10th – 21st 2010. I will be travelling with my Husband Del my son Taylor (18) Daughter Savannah( 17) and youngest daughter 13..My sister will also be joining us. WE were hoping to help out at an orphange for 3-4 days possibly 17th-20th.. I feel this would be n excellent experience for my both us and my kids. I am Dutch/ Indonesian and my sister and I both speak fluent dutch and english..My husband is a custom home builder and my son often helps him in construction. My 17 daughter works in the church Nursery every Sunday and also with challenged kids. WE would be willing and happy to help in any projects you might have for us to work on..My sister also plays the guitar and I sing…I know this would only be for 3-4 days but this would mean so much if we could help in any way..Can you please reespond to my request as we are planning our vacation soon…thank you so much…Angie Allsup
Hallo Angie Allsup,
Nice to hearing that you would coming To Bali on July. I really apreciate you that you would like to do something at orphanage. I will discuss with the sister to make a plane for you. I will tell you soon. Thank you
Best regards
Dewa
Hi,
We are visiting Bali again on the 11th-24th March and we would like to visit your orphanage and bring some items for the kids. So far I have a range of toys, pens, paper, books, underwear etc.. We also have club t-shirts (around 30) spare from Aussie Rules Football club – would the boys like these? Also, are you still in need of winter/rain gear? Please let me know if I need to make an appointment before we arrive as I would like to visit when all of the children are there. Look forward to meeting them all and maybe playing a game or two!
Kind Regards, Jo, Ash, Zoe, James and Scott
Hi Jo,Ash,Zoe,James and scott,
Nice to hearing that you would be coming to Bali. The kids are waiting for your coming. The childrens will be very happy if you give them T-shirts or other things. When you are in Bali, Just call me to this noumber: 081 797 543 97 or you can email me than we can make an appointment. I will be happy if i can help you when you are in Bali. The best time to meet all of the kids is after 12 o`clock in the afternoon.
Thank you,
Dewa
We are heading to Bali next week and would very much like to visit. What would be the best day and time?
Hi Kerrie,
The best time to visit the kids is in the afternoon after 12 o`clock.
Thanks
Dewa
Hi Kerrie,
The best time to meet the childrens is in the afternoon after 12 0`clock.
Thank you
Dewa
hi I will be arriving in Bali 28th Feb for 2 weeks and would like to visit the orphanage , do we have to contact you before we come or what is the best day and time to visit?
Hi Kim,
There is no need to contact anyone before showing up, but it can be to your advantage to set up a time to visit as sometimes all/most of the children can be away at the school, day trip etc… Just pick a few days that might fit into your 2 weeks in Bali and I’m sure that one of those can work well. Dewa in Bali will arrange a time for you if you like. He can be reached either on the facebook page or by emailing the orphanage directly. (see “contact” page on this site) Excited for you and hope you have a great trip!
Hi Charlie
We will be over in Bali in April this year and we as a family would love to visit your orphanage. I would like to bring some school supplies and some sporting equipment. Can you let us know what they need in the way of those things that we can bring.
Nicloa,
Both school supplies and sports equipment would be great as they use them up/ wear them out quickly with so many children using them. If you would like specifics, then just check back in closer to your trip in April and we can make sure that you know the immediate needs then. Either way- items like you mention are always in need. Thanks so much!
HI Charlie,
It has been great reading all the information and comments on the orphanage, I am so inspired to come there and visit the Sisters and children on my trip to BAli, end of may,early June. I also would like to volunteer there at the Orphanage while I am there, cooking,cleaning,reading the children books etc,, whatever it takes, i would like to be a part of their existence. I am currently looking into holding a fundraiser to try and raise money for the orphanage to buy food,school supplies etc… My dad is very interested in helping me do this as he spent the first 8years of his life in an orphanage and knows only too well what it is like to live with so many children, and how the food has to be shared around so no-one is left hungry. I think it would be a big wake up call for any traveller to visit the orphanage, as we take so much for granted in our lives, and don’t realize how good we have it at our own homes. Please advise how i could be of assistance in the orphanage, and how does it all work becoming a volunteer with such an organisation?? I am a mother of 3 children,ages 16,12, and 8. I will be staying in Kuta, so is it best to go to the orphanage for a day, or arrange to stay there for a few days to help?
I will really look forward to hearing back from you.
Cheers,
Joanne
Hi Joanne! So glad you wrote. It is great that you are excited to help- it is an experience that you will never forget.
There are a few “guest rooms” that are simple but clean and comfortable that you would be welcome to stay in if you wanted to be there for a few days or more. Your children would be welcome as well and would have a lot of kids their ages to hang out and play with. There is a wide variety of areas you can help while you are there. Painting, cleaning, teaching English, gardening, helping with homework-(math is good as you don’t need to be fluent in Indonesian) and just simply spending time with the children. If you write again closer to when you come, we can set up a time for you to go. There is not a formal application process – if your show up willing to help, then you are in! =)
If I am not in Bali myself, then Dewa (our full time manager in Bali) will help you find the Orphanage and can possibly meet you in Kuta or talk with your driver and give directions. It is about a half hour drive from Kuta.
Please feel free to write again with any questions. – Thanks for writing! -charlie
Hi, we are coming to Bali for a holiday from Western Australia, is it worth while bringing our second hand clothes from the kids in Aus for the orphans or is it other needs they require?
Yes! It is definitely worth while bringing second hand clothes. Even the new clothes here in Bali are usually much thinner and wear out quickly- so 2nd hand from another country is GREAT. I usually stop off at a 2nd hand store before leaving California and buy anything with sports or surf logos and anything else that the kids would think is “cool.” If you are coming soon, they still need backpacks and umbrellas. (see the “current needs” page on this website) Feel free to write again with any questions or if you would like to set up a time to go. Thanks for writing! -charlie
Hi kids, we gone get some little donation for you!!!
we doing a festival @ Kintamani 7-10 May and their we have some charity projects and yours is part of it!! Hope you use it smart!!!
Love and Light
in lak’ech
Hi Baba,
Nice to hearing that you would be coming to orphanage . The Childrens are waiting for your coming.
Thank you
Dewa
Amber..I realized that I did not address your upcoming trip. Sorry-
If you email using pasidhiastu@yahoo.co.id
Dewa is responding to most of their emails for them now and can help set up something for you. (his english is VERY good and he can usually get right back to you with answers from Sister Ester or Sister Corry.) They have rooms there that are for visitors and it can be a great experience – especially sharing meals, etc. with everyone there. You will really be part of the family. Thanks again!
Dear Charlie and Christy,
wow! you have completely touched my heart by what you are doing for the orphanage. Myself and my family have visited the very same orphanage for the past 3 years. We have grown to love the children and love going back to see them each year to see how they have grown and progressed. It was wonderful to find the Facebook page and see recent photos of Vina and the other children. I posted some photos from my albums also. I think I have a few more and will find them.
I am planning on going back to Bali in June 2010 and would love the opportunity to give my time for volunteer work. I will be 27 by then and am not afraid of getting my hands dirty. Anything to help out the kiddies!
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards
Amber
Amber, Thank you for your kind note! Wow! What a special place over there huh? I am writing this from California right now but each day starts with an hour or two of emails, etc dealing with the Tuka orphanage so I still feel connected. I am not sure exactly what happened a few days ago, but the facebook “fans” went from 1 or 2 new people a day to now it is over 50 people a day! The “stats” on the fb page has shut down so I can’t see what is going on yet. Dewa is our full time manager in Bali and is the one who is helping the kids post comments. I will post a clip on FB from his email to me yesterday that sums up what the children think of all this. Feel free to write messages directly to any of the children that you know. Dewa is now daily sitting down with the kids at the computer so they can see people’s comments/ questions etc. We are working on hiring someone else in Tuka to help with the facebook/ website etc as this turned into an instant full time job for Dewa and he won’t always be free to respond. Hopefully one of the 20-somethings that grew up at the orphanage that now is looking for work. Thank you very much for the photos you shared and yes please share any more that you find later. The kids are really liking getting to see their photos and remembering friends they’ve met. My sons are awake now so it’s time to help get the morning started. Thanks for writing! -charlie
Julieanne,
It is exciting that you are going to Bali with your family and want to share part of your trip with the children in Tuka. There is a “current needs” page here on this website that would be good to check before you go. the link is http://thebaliorphanage.com/current-needs/
As for bringing your daughters, I am assuming that they are “triplets?” (“all 5 yrs old”) Yes, PLEASE bring them. Your daughters will be VERY well received and it will be a day that the children will talk about even weeks later. From Benoa, plan on about a 45 min drive to the orphanage. Write again about a week before you go to set up a time to visit. (either here or the orphanage’s email – pasidhiastu@yahoo.co.id
Thanks for writing!
Hi, my family and I will be in Bali in April 2010 and would very much like to visit the orphanage.
Firstly we would like to know what needs you require? We are travelling from Australia.
We will be staying in Benoa, how long does it take to get to the orphanage? We would also like to bring our children 3 girls who are all 5yrs old, is it okay? Many thanks
Dear Charlie, I have emailed the following to the email address given, but just in case this is not received I thought I could post it here and if you have any suggestions/ideas/advice, please let me know. Thanks very much….
Dear Bali Orphanage,
Just want to run an idea by you, I have previously emailed tuka email (webmaster@tukaorphanage.com) with no response. The reason I would like to get in contact with the orphanage is because in January I plan to come to Indonesia with some friends and we are trying to organise a “clothing drop”, where we come to places that need – like orphanages etc, and give kids that don’t have much clothing free brand new plain tee shirts that I am getting made in Bali.
I will be roughly looking at donating about 200 shirts in Lombok, and have another 100 shirts to donate throughout Bali so just wanted to know if the Bali Orphanage would welcome such a visit? This initiative is because my friends and I want to start a clothing company in Australia where every shirt or pair of shorts purchased, we will give a child a tee shirt in places where kids do not have many clothes.
Please advise if I can get into contact with anyone to organise, or whether this would be a good initiative at the Bali Orphanage?
We would only have a certain amount of shirts to give at the Bali Orphanage so please advise how many shirts, and what sizes, and what ages for the kids? We would ask that we can take some video and photos of the children enjoying the clothes getting handed out, and maybe a game of soccer if that is possible. We will be in Bali January 13th and would ideally be able to come and give the kids some shirts in between Jan 14-Jan17.
Thanks very much
Soren
Soren, That sounds like a great idea! I will forward this on to our manager in Bali as he will be working at the orphanage all of this week. There are over 80 children in Tuka, Bali and also more that live at the Maria Gorretti orphanage in the west part of Bali. I will ask for an accurate count of the kids as well as their sizes. I should know within a day or two. Thanks for writing!
Charlie Halsell
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I am coming to Bali on the 2nd March till the 30th. My son is getting married to a Balinese girl on the 22nd. I would love to come and help out if possible. I am 63 yrs old andfemale.
Hi Dawn! First of all, congratulations! Balinese wedding ceremonies are amazing to be a part of, lots of work, but fun! It would be a pleasure to have you come and help. Do you have any dates in mind? Maybe you could come soon after your arrival to get acquainted with the children, Sisters and staff – and then you could make plans for more visits during the rest of your stay. Let me know what you think. Thank you for your willingness to help!