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Inspired by friends at EBPP’s Darmaji and Manikaji schools, students from Bunga, Cegi and Pengalusan have been asking: “When can we learn dryland agriculture too?” Now, their wish is becoming reality. Since mid-August, EBPP’s agriculture team has begun training these students to turn steep, dry land at their Daya Learning Centre into productive farmland. They are learning to measure slopes, build terraces with simple bamboo A-frames, and make organic compost from fallen leave

As part of the students’ creative projects, Grade 1 and Grade 3 students took part in an engaging art activity using simple and easily available materials, including recycled paper and dried leaves. The project encouraged students to learn through hands-on activities while developing their creativity and fine motor skills. For Grade 1 students, the project focused on learning how to use scissors safely and correctly. Students practiced cutting paper and dry leaves into simple

The spirits of freedom and unity filled the air as the students, teachers, and staff of the East Bali Poverty Project (EBPP), and the local village police officer gathered at EBPP Daya School to celebrate the 81st Independence Day of Indonesia! The memorable day began with icebreaker games followed by a nutritious breakfast of boiled sweet potatoes and boiled eggs, perfectly fuelling everyone for a solemn flag-raising ceremony to honour the nation's heroes. One of the flag-ra

Preparing for Indonesia’s Independence Day celebrations on 17th August at EBPP School has been an exciting and meaningful experience for all of us. As Independence Day approaches, we have been working together to prepare for the formal ceremony and many different activities. School feels more exciting when everyone gets involved and we look forward to celebrating Indonesia’s Independence Day together. The preparations also bring students closer: some of us practice for the fl

At first glance, marching practice may look simple: students walking in step, standing tall, and following commands together. But at EBPP, it is much more than synchronized movement. It is a lesson in discipline, teamwork, responsibility, and leadership. During practice, students learn that every movement matters. One person moving too late can affect the whole formation, so they must listen carefully, stay focused, and support one another. They learn that success depends not

Joining a mixed-gender competition at EBPP School has been one of the most exciting and memorable experiences I have ever had. It is the first time I have had the opportunity to play on the same team with both boys and girls, and I feel proud to be part of this event. Until now, I had mostly seen sports competitions separated by gender. Because of this, participating in a mixed-gender competition made me realize that girls and boys can play together, support one another, and

What began as practical lessons in our school garden has grown into valuable knowledge for the community.

By: I Ketut Madya, EBPP Sport Teacher Hard work, discipline, and determination can take us further than we ever imagined. This has been proven by Deva, a 6th Grade student from EBPP Manikaji School, who achieved an outstanding result at the Student Sports Week (PORJAR) Pencak Silat competition. Deva’s journey began at the village level, where he demonstrated his skills, confidence, and fighting spirit to win 1st place. His success continued as he advanced to the sub-district

Last week, 9 EBPP students from the extracurricular music program took an exciting step in their musical journey as they recorded a song they wrote, together with our music teacher, Edi. In addition to the recording process experience, our young musicians also gained valuable lessons from the professional studio team, who guided them through different aspects of music creation, including song structure, lyric writing, and the importance of teamwork as a music group. This expe

The collaboration between East Bali Poverty Project (EBPP) and Stella’s Child has brought new hope and motivation for students in Dusun Darmaji to pursue a brighter future. Stella’s Child is an organization that provides opportunities for high school graduates to develop practical skills through training programs in tourism, business, self-development, and other fields based on students’ interests. Since 2025, Stella’s Child has supported several EBPP graduates through short

I am very happy to learn about organic farming at school. Through this program, we are taught how to farm our steep and dry land using natural materials without pesticides or harmful chemicals, making it safer for both human health and the environment. For me, organic farming is not only about growing crops, but also about protecting nature and preserving it for the future. At first, we learned in the Manikaji school garden, studying many important skills, including building

Teachers’ regular meetings are an important stage of EBPP teachers’ Continuous Professional Development, for which we hold a learning community meeting at the end of each month. These meetings discuss various aspects of students’ development at school, such as the evaluation of learning outcomes and the challenges students face during the learning process. In addition, teachers exchange ideas and collaborate in developing syllabi and continuously improving the curricula. As t

This year, once again, EBPP elementary, junior, and senior high school students participated in Porjar (Pekan Olahraga Pelajar), a multi-level student sports competition held from the village level up to the district level. The sub-district competition took place on March 23–24, 2026, providing a valuable platform for students to develop their talents, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit in various sports, including athletics, chess, and martial arts. In athletics, students

What does real learning look like in a Guidance and Counseling class? Sometimes, it begins with a simple yet powerful question: ‘ How do you feel?’ In today’s session, students explored three fundamental emotions — happiness, sadness, and anger. Through small-group discussions, drawings, and personal sharing, they reflected on real situations from their daily lives. The goal was not only to talk about emotions, but to understand them. As the session unfolded, the classroom be

Hello, my name is Komang Nyos. I am an EBPP alumnus from 2022 and a scholarship recipient currently in my sixth semester at Dhyana Pura University, Bali, majoring in Public Health. Returning to EBPP as a guest teacher was a deeply meaningful experience. It gave me the opportunity to share knowledge and experiences from university life while encouraging students to stay motivated and confident about continuing their education. During my semester break from 4–6 February, I retu

One of the creative ways to make English learning more enjoyable is by using Task-Based and Game-Based Learning methods. To achieve this, I introduced an activity called Sentence in an Envelope with junior high students from grades 8 and 9. Each envelope contained several cut-up mixed words that students had to arrange into a correct sentence. The lesson focused on the simple present tense, especially when to add -s or -es to verbs, such as in “She likes apples” instead of “S

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) education at EBPP Schools is integrated into the official school curriculum as a subject...