Hey there,

Thanks for being here to offer your support! I am Kim from Wild Path Yoga and I'm offering donation-based Yoga classes to raise funds for care packages for the people of Bali. I believe in 'Seva' selfless service from the heart. Through my Yoga I hope to improve the wellbeing of people in Bali.

Bali is close to my heart, having spent lots of time there and completing my Yoga Teacher Training in Ubud. The local people are the sweetest I have met and made me feel so welcome. I am devastated to hear about the impact Coronavirus is having on Bali and the rest of Indonesia. If you have ever been to Bali you have probably experienced the generosity of the Balinese people's overflowing hearts.

The island has been hit hard by the ripple- effects of COVID-19 as its economy almost exclusively depends on tourism. As the weeks go on and the streets of Bali stay empty, many people have lost their jobs and many locals are starting to struggle to feed their families.

I am teaming up with Ananda Soul Creations, an ethical Jewellery Maker in Ubud, Bali. Their staff are coordinating with local governments and other aid organisations to make sure donations are distributed efficiently and fairly and all donations provide local Families with food packages.

Ananda Soul have been running the 'Adopt a Balinese Family In Need' donation scheme for many years. They provide food and and support for local Families, sending out food packages and empowering underprivileged families in Bali by hiring local mothers of street children. By employing these mothers Ananda Soul help interrupt the cycle of poverty. In addition, a portion of each jewellery order goes towards the scheme and sponsoring the tuition of an underprivileged child in the North of Bali. You can find out more about Ananda Soul and their beautiful creations and can also donate directly via their website : Ananda Soul Creations.

♡ 100% of donations to their Adopt a Family initiative will go to purchasing the contents of care packages and distributing them to families in the villages.

♡ Just $15/€14/£12 feeds a family of 4 for one week. As of last weekend, collected donations already provided an entire month's worth of food and necessities for over 130 Balinese families.

Let's help them keep the momentum going and show some love to the generous Balinese people, as they have to us.

Much love,

Kim

Photos by Ananda Soul Creations.