#idvolunteerprojects

Mysteries in this world wont last long in the hands of time. Four months ago, Devina (@devinadeascal) and I did not see this coming. We dont even know how our NGO logo would look like, how can we even finance it day by day. We think of creating a fundraising event, but with zero experience of conducting one, it was still a mystery on how to execute and will it attract anyone at all. . Fast forward to two intense month, 12 working weekends, 30+ new best friends and finally, 150% attainment from our funds target of the two-day event, #FestivalJalinMimpi . We are elated that all of our efforts can make possible the rennovation of a school in Desa Papu, Sumba, and also the continuation of our free education program for Sumbanese kids . So glad that we also find like-minded individuals in the process, all of the volunteers, and our partners whom are the fission power to this fantastic milestone. Thank you Jo (@josajah) Becca (@rabeccatjinkar), from Travacello (@travacello) and Will (@willsuw), Cindy (@cindyozzie), Sarasin from GMP (@generasimudapeduli) and all of our kind-hearted volunteers (@id.volunteer) Bless yous abundantly. . Photo credit: @andreaswb . #JalinMimpikeSumba #idvolunteerprojects #indonesiamaju (at Hutan Kota by Plataran) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9eDSnlg5KPMbUh2eXIYTYzWYNxatD-IP7SOtw0/?igshid=3k0v9zkcbl6d

Had a chance to tour around Maringi Ecoresort by @sumbahospitalityfoundation. The resort and restaurant is fully run by Sumbanese in-training . So, when you stay in this amazingly gorgeous bamboo-resort with African-like backdrop and all organic food with its own permaculture farm, your feedback and interaction with the staff are valued more than your dime . Each year, the foundation gives scholarship to about 60 people from the poorest villages in Sumba. They are sent here to do 1 year intensive training to run a hotel business, and it's all for free! At the end of the semester the students even got the chance to intern at the world-reknowned @nihisumba . A true model of a great and all-around charity work, which gives 1) education, 2) on ground training, and most importantly 3)a chance to break free from the poverty . Hopefully @idvolunteer_com can soon partner with these inspiring people in the near future . #sumbahospitalityfoundation #maringiecoresort #idvolunteerprojects #volunteerinsumba #volunteering (at Sumba Hospitality Foundation) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqiuvMZAwAW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dfesd51lc4ja

With kids from Taman Bacaan Mbatakapidu who did a traditional Sumbanese dance for Kakak2 @idvolunteer_com who taught them English yesterday . . . #idvolunteerprojects #sumbakids #kainsumba #mbatakapidu #volunteer #travelvolunteer #goproheroselfies #gopro https://www.instagram.com/p/BqYi7lfg7DJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=abfq0emrg56k