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?
Please visit www.damara-bali.org/donate-here – 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 to renew your assistance and commitment, and you can then choose to renew the same way as initial 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
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My wife and I stayed in Bali with Villa Bugis who have a selection of Villas available. We chose Villa Saphir again as we have now become return customers. Staff were amazing nothing was a problem. From organising massages, pedicures, manicures or just food a drinks to be purchased and brought to the villa absolutely amazing villa was magnificent private pool and all the modern conveniences we could ask for Tv DVD in all rooms all had own large ensuite and staff would cook breakfast lunch and dinner if so desired. We had breakfast every day. Staff were so helpful.Cleaners Gardeners pool cleaners security and house staff made our holiday very special. For the able bodied a short walk into Seminyak or using apps available transport came down to the Villa to collect you and food delivered, we sure made the most of that. Nothing but praise and we will surely be returning soon. Rooms towels cleaned daily beds made every day. The best holiday to relax or be adventurous
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We stayed from 29/09/2019 – 12/10/2019 Villa Saphir.
The staff were amazing efficient and nothing was a problem. Pande, Ketut and Putu Andi from the office were amazing ran out of Bintang and coke massages, pedicures and manicures in Villa organised straight away. Nothing was a problem
Eva and Mya their food was amazing and their house keeping was great they were very welcoming at all times
The security guys unlocking our gate way when we arrived back from shopping opening car doors and organising a taxi when our app wasn’t working checking that people who arrived at our entry (gojek food deliveries or shopping deliveries) were checked with us to make sure we were expecting them before letting them in Cannot fault the. those mentioned are assets to the company and have made it so we would always come back here.
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