FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is Damara?
Damara Bali is a non-profit foundation support a beer life for the children from poor farming families in
Bali. Damara Bali Foundation was established in 2015 and registered as a non-profit Indonesia Foundation
(Yayasan) with the Indonesia Ministry of Law and Human Rights Indonesia No AHU – 0006690.AH 2015.
Who runs Damara?
Damara was founded by I Nengah Swikrama, who grew up in an orphanage and received education thanks to
the support of other people’s generosity. He has worked for over 30 years to assist children living in
orphanages. For the last 8 years before starting Damara he was the Director of Widhya Asih, managing an
organisation that provides homes and education to over 500 children and helps with many community
projects.
How does Damara help?
Our main aims are:
- Direct sponsorship of children who have dropped out/or are at risk of dropping out of school because
their parents are too poor to provide the cost of books, basic school supplies and uniforms.
- Help poor farmers to have sustainable capability for generating income to provide for their children
and send them to school.
How is Villa Bugis associated with Damara?
Villa Bugis proudly supports Damara as its primary charity. Damara started with generous contribution from
Villa Bugis, a villa management company in Seminyak, Bali (www.villabugis.com). Villa Bugis have committed to
continue with annual donations and also with coverage of the cost of all administration of the charity to
ensure 100% of donations go directly to those that benefit most.
How many children are currently supported
Damara supports nearly 100 children for the school year 2019-2020, all living in extremely poor villages in
north and east Bali. All these children had already dropped out of school.
How much does it cost to sponsor a child?
The cost is quite small – IDR1,500,000 per year per child – or about AUD$150 per year
How is the donation money managed
Damara works with trusted school administrators who identify the children in need of help. No money is given
directly to the families, but is used for paying for direct expenses for the children to send school. Damara
representative visits regularly to monitor how the children are doing and receive school reports.
How are we matched with the children we sponsor?
Sponsorship is made to those most vulnerable, and in most need, as identified by their school, who’s staff
work very closely with Damara and the community. If you have children, we often try and match those with
similar gender and age group, for reliability.
Are we able to visit the children that we will be sponsoring?
Yes, this is possible after sponsorship has been made – it is a full day trip to and from the rural areas that the
children are living.
What do we receive after sponsorship?
You will receive photos and bio’s of the child you sponsor, it is also possible to communicate via written (and
translated) leers if you wish – as well as 6 monthly school reports and a quarterly newsletter
How do we make a payment?
We will send you a secure Credit Card Payment link – all Damara Overheads Finance and Admin services are
provided by Villa Bugis. Direct payments can be made into the Damara account, but this is usually costly with
fees from overseas, from both ends, not making it worthwhile.
How do we renew each year?
Each year we will contact you do renew your assistance and commitment, and you can then choose to renew the same way as inial payment was made.
DAMARA is a non-profit foundation supporting a better life for the children from poor farming families in Bali.
Damara Bali Foundation was established in 2015 and registered as a non profit Indonesia Foundation (Yayasan) with the Indonesia Ministry of Law and Human Rights No …AHU – 0006690.AH 2015
Aug 04, 2019 at 12:42 am – Google
Beautiful villa and garden. Clean convenient and close to beach, shops and eateries. Loved it the super helpful staff too.
Aug 03, 2019 at 07:11 am – Google
Wow! Very clean and tidy. All mod cons. Superb mattresses. Quiet, safe, and private despite central location. The pool is amazing. Great lighting, gardens, statuary. Attentive, friendly staff.
Jun 11, 2019 at 11:35 am – TripAdvisor
Omg this place was brilliant. We spent 8 nights here for my 50th. We all had our own space. The staff were brilliant, breakfast every morning fantastic. The pool a perfect size. The beds super comfy and the outside bathrooms brilliant too. I literally can not fault anything
Nov 05, 2018 at 09:12 am – Facebook
Beautiful and peaceful villa and the staff are just wonderful I love the villas and the staff I will definitely be back.
Oct 14, 2018 at 11:15 am – TripAdvisor
Stayed 7 days with family at Villa Tresna and it was truly a delight. Gede, Wayan and the other staff were wonderful and the Villa was in a great location being able to quickly walk to either the beach or Jalan Legian or Champlung Tanduk for bars and restaurants. Rooms are large, well appointed and the Villa is great for a larger family gathering. We had in villa dining one night and it did not disappoint. Could not recommend the Villa Bugis team highly enough
Sept 22, 2018 at 10:15 am – TripAdvisor
From the moment we were picked up from the airport we had a great time. The staff were fantastic and very helpful. We had a beautiful breakfast cooked for us every morning and we could choose what ever time we wanted. We had a dinner prepared for us one night for extra charge and it was magic. They asked when it would be suitable to do our rooms so we didn’t have people hovering around while trying to relax by the pool. They supplied us with personal mozzie spray and also for the rooms. They came in the evening to turn on lights and light mozzie coils. All round a great holiday. They also dropped us off to airport. They were very helpful and always asked if there was anything we needed. Security guards also on duty 24 hours.
August 16, 2018 at 06:28 am – TripAdvisor
Amazing Service. Great and Quiet Location, Walking distance to shops and Restaurants.
Convenience Store just around corner.
Awesome Pool and Staff are amazing. Very comfortable space for 4 couples. or 8 or 9 friends to enjoy.
We stayed for 8 nights as a group of 4 couples. Everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom. The common area was very spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was cooked each day and we ate specially prepared dinners in the villa on two nights. Food was delicious. We were superbly looked after by Ana and Brata. They are to be commended for their work ethic. Nothing was too much trouble. The whole place is beautifully maintained from the rooms to the pool area. We particularly liked the location of the Villa. It was close to the beach and restaurants as well as shops and spas. There was 24 hour security. It was a very relaxing and carefree holiday.
Hello Villa Bugis,
Our group of 4 couples had the wonderful pleasure of staying at Villa Tresna from 1 July to 9 July 2017.
I cannot speak highly enough of the service we received from Villa Bugis administration and the wonderful staff – our particular thanks to Brata and Ana who made our stay such a wonderful experience.
We all would recommend Villa Tresna and Villa Bugis to our friends and family.
Thank you again and we look forward to visiting your wonderful properties again.
Kind regards,
Genevieve Hunter.
We spent 9 days at Villa Tresna, 2 families, 4 adults and 4 kids. The Villa was amazing and the staff exceptional. They were very accomodating especially on our arrival and organised some groceries and cold beers for us without hassle so we could settle in and get the kids in the pool as soon as possible!! We were travelling with little kids and we requested a pool fence and this was great. We had breakfast cooked daily with many different options available so can accomodate for all tastes. Inspect repellent and mozzie spray was provided in every room. Very helpful with arranging transport, restaurant recommendations and general advise. The Villa had Wi-Fi so we could keep connected and post pictures of our adventures. All staff were absolutely amazing and we were very sad to leave our new friends. Thank you to Gde Arianta and staff we will miss you and we will defiantly book with Villa Bugis for our next Bali trip.
We had two families staying in Villa Tresna for a week. All I can say is that our stay was great. Four adults and four kids right in the middle of Seminyak but in a facility that allowed us to get away from the hustle and bustle of the world outside.
The staff connected to Villa Tresna took care of our every need in a warm, courteous and efficient way…nothing was a problem. A specialty was the In Villa dining with classic Balinese meals being cooked on site!!
We had a great stay and highly recommend this property.
We have stayed at Villa Tresna for 8 nights with two families. We had a great time, the staff is very helpful, we had a lovely cooked breakfast every day, it’s very neat and tidy. The staff organised a driver if we needed one, they had a laundry service for a very reasonable price. Would recommend it.”
Stayed at Villa Tresna with my family and another (7people altogether) and the staff and Villa were fantastic. From the airport transfer to the breakfast, nothing was too much trouble. Location is great, close to the beach and shops and the pool just wonderful. Can’t wait to go back.
We stayed in the Villa Tresna, it has 4 bedrooms, the top lounge can be converted to a 5th room if required. The bedrooms are set out well. You have your own bathrooms. The lounge dining areas have no walls, which was fine. The pool is long and clean, they have a tiny spa, which could be good for little children. Breakfast was beautiful, you select what you would like the day before, they come in and cook it for you. The staff are very helpful with booking restaurants, cars etc. The security staff were very helpful. It is only a short 5 min walk to the beach or shops via the laneway. Looking forward to staying at one of their other places in the near future.
Stayed May 2016, traveled with friends
The owner’s eye for local detail in the villa’s furnishings and garden really make Tresna stand out from the other villas in this area.
Great if you’re looking for a secluded place with real ambience where you can spend the whole day enjoying the pool and garden view.
10-minute walk to the beach for sunset view and restaurants, friendly and helpful staff. Will go again.
Villa Tresna was stunning, an absolute paradise. The location is great, close to the beach, shops, restaurants and Bintang Supermarket. Kids just loved the pool. The continental breakfast was great also. Our third time staying with Villa Bugis group and they never disappoint.
The perfect combination of having your own private, well appointed space with attentive service just when you need it. The Team did a great job of looking after us, with nothing too much of a bother. I would certainly recommend to others
The pool… just wonderful and feeling free to take a dip anytime night or day… not like a hotel. We had plenty of room to lounge together and then go to our rooms if we needed space. The staff were delightful,helpful and moved quickly on any questions we asked. Could not fault the people who work for Tresna.Breaskfast was tasty and efficiently prepared and villa prepared to a high standard.
Our stay at Villa Tresna which is managed by Bugis was the most relaxing holiday we have had. The staff spoilt us so much. Every morning they arrived to make us breakfast of our choice with their beautiful cheery faces. Nothing was too much trouble for them. To go out and come home after dinner and know that you are safe and secure in your Villa is very comforting. If you haven’t stayed in a villa before you should try it. Its a wonderful experience for families and groups. Thanks Villabugis for a great holiday! Love the McGregors
Beautiful villa, friendly staff and a very relaxing stay in seminyak. would definitely recommend to anyone coming to bali.
Stay In Villa: Tresna
We had a wonderful one week stay at Villa Tresna! Staff were lovely and perfect blend between good service when you need it but not over the top. The villa itself was clean, comfortable and inspiring with great art and clever design. Would recommend!