Meant for Greatness
Funding English classrooms at orphanages across Bali, Indonesia. One class at a time, we're opening doors to brighter futures.
The Opportunity Gap
A child growing up in a Bali orphanage dreams of working at a hotel, guiding tourists through rice terraces, or helping visitors from around the world. But without English, these dreams have no path forward.
They'll likely end up in informal labor — farming, construction, market work — earning as little as $100/month. With English, that same child can access Bali's massive tourism economy, where hotel receptionists earn $600/month, tour guides earn $600+/month, and resort managers earn $1,150+/month. One skill changes everything.
Agricultural and informal labor. Bali's minimum wage is just $187/month — and many orphanage graduates earn less. Limited to local-only jobs with no career path.
Hotel receptionist: $600/mo. Tour guide: $600/mo. Resort manager: $1,150/mo. Dive instructor: $840/mo. English-speaking workers earn 6-12x more.
It's Not Just One Life
Indonesian workers send 50-70% of their salary home to family. One child who learns English and lands a tourism job lifts their parents, their siblings, and their community out of poverty. The World Bank has found that every additional year of education returns 10-13.5% in earnings in developing countries — making education the single highest-return investment there is.
Proof It Works
Bali Children Foundation
Within 3 months of graduation, 88% of sponsored students commenced tertiary studies, apprenticeships, or employment. Three graduates were accepted into the Hyatt International Scholarship Program.
East Bali Poverty Project
Started with 35 students from villages with 85-100% illiteracy. Now 310+ graduates — the first sponsored university students now work overseas and have become community leaders.
From Orphanage to Luxury Resort
Oki grew up in a Klungkung orphanage. Today he works at Alila Hotels, a luxury resort brand. English-speaking tourism workers in Bali earn 6-12x more than those in informal labor.
English is the single highest-leverage skill we can give these kids. But only 5% of Bali teachers rate the current school English curriculum as effective. These kids need real, consistent practice with qualified teachers. That's where we come in.
How We Uplevel These Kids
We fund structured, consistent English classes at orphanages across Bali — delivered by professional teachers who visit orphanages every afternoon. Here's what makes our program different:
3x Per Week
Language fluency requires consistency. Our kids get 3 classes every week — the kind of frequency that takes them from zero English to real conversations within 12-18 months.
Small Groups (3-15 Kids)
Every child speaks, practices, and gets feedback — not just listens. Small groups mean real participation and real progress.
Structured Curriculum
Progress tracking, level assessments, and class logs ensure kids are actually learning — not just attending. Donors see results through quarterly transparency reports.
Every Level Covered
From phonics for 6-year-olds to conversational English for teens preparing for jobs. Multiple class levels mean every child learns at their pace.
Where English Takes Them
Tourism makes up 75-80% of Bali's GDP. English is the gateway to every high-paying career on the island.
Tourism & Hospitality
Hotel receptionists earn $600/mo. Tour guides earn $600+/mo. Waiters at tourist restaurants earn $840/mo with tips. These jobs all require English.
International Business
Export companies, foreign NGOs, and Bali's growing expat economy all need English speakers.
Higher Education
English-medium university programs and international scholarships open up with fluency.
Digital Economy
Freelance translation, remote customer support, content writing — $2,400-4,000/mo working from Bali for international clients.
Our Teaching Partner
Every class we fund is delivered by Bahasa Bule — an established Bali-based language school whose teachers visit orphanages almost every afternoon to teach English, fully funded.
Bahasa Bule & TransforMe Academy
Bahasa Bule is an established language institute in Bali with hundreds of learners from around the world. Their programs span General English, Hospitality English, Indonesian for Expats, and IELTS Prep — all taught through structured courses with clear levels and custom materials.
Through TransforMe Academy, their social impact arm, Bahasa Bule provides fully funded English lessons to children across multiple orphanages in Bali. Their experienced teachers — led by Head Teacher Leonika — visit orphanages almost every afternoon, teaching everything from phonics basics to conversational English.
We partner with TransforMe Academy to deliver every class we fund. Their teaching expertise and deep relationships with orphanage communities, combined with our mission to reach every orphanage in Bali, means donations go directly to proven, high-quality education.
Experienced Teachers
A dedicated team led by Head Teacher Leonika, with structured lesson plans for reading groups (ages 6–8) and beginner English (ages 10–13). The same quality delivered to hundreds of paying students worldwide.
Daily Commitment
Teachers visit orphanages almost every afternoon — not once a week, not once a month. This consistency takes children from zero English to holding real conversations with foreign visitors.
More Than Textbooks
Classes include reading, singing, art projects, craft activities, and visits from foreign volunteer sub-teachers. Learning English becomes something the kids look forward to, not a chore.
“No matter how much I teach them, it always feels like it's nothing compared to what these kids have taught me. They teach me gratitude, sincerity, and most importantly, how to find wonder and magic in the small, ordinary parts of life.”
— Leonika, Head Teacher at Bahasa Bule
Our Vision for 2026
We have concrete goals for this year — more kids, more orphanages, and real accountability to the people who make it possible.
Grow from our current reach to 250 children receiving regular English classes across Bali.
Expand to 10 partner orphanages, bringing structured English education to more communities.
Host four community events this year to bring kids, teachers, donors, and volunteers together.
Publish transparency reports every quarter so donors can see exactly where their money goes and what impact it’s having.
Connect With Your Sponsored Child
We're building a way for donors to receive direct updates from the children they sponsor — hear about their progress, see their class photos, and feel connected to the impact they're making. Launching later this year.
How You Can Help
Every dollar goes directly to funding classes for these children. Choose a level that works for you.
Sponsor a Class
Fund one English class per week — one-third of the full program. Covers one weekly session for a group of kids.
One weekly class for a group of kids. Over a year, that's 48 classes — a third of the full program.
Sponsor a Full Program
Fund the complete 3x/week English program for 5-15 kids — the full curriculum that builds real fluency.
The complete 3x/week program for 5-15 kids for a full year — enough frequency to go from zero English to real conversations.
Sponsor an Orphanage
Fund all English programs at an entire orphanage — typically 20-50 kids. On the smaller side, this could even cover 2 orphanages.
Every child at an orphanage — typically 20-50 kids — gets English education. For smaller orphanages, this could cover two.