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As the new semester begins, schools play an essential role in kickstarting students’ enthusiasm for getting back to learning, with a key focus at EBPP being to strengthening literacy! Literacy goes beyond reading and writing—it also includes understanding information, thinking critically, and expressing ideas clearly. At the start of this second semester, literacy activities at EBPP schools serve as a strong foundation for creating a positive learning culture. Through regular

Hi! I am Tini, a Grade 9 student from Pengalusan School. Every morning, I begin my day by sweeping the house and washing the dishes. Starting the day with a clean and tidy home makes me feel calm and ready. In the afternoon, I weave bamboo—something I truly enjoy. It’s not only a skill I love, but also a way I help support my family. This is how I spend my school holidays. Learning responsibility, patience, and life beyond the classroom.

As 2025 draws to a close, the East Bali Poverty Project (EBPP) Education Team held a Coordination Meeting as a key part of our evaluation and sustainable planning process to reflect on the progress of the educational programs over the past year, while also formulating concrete steps to address the challenges ahead. During the meeting, each department presented performance reports, program achievements, and the challenges encountered throughout 2025. The discussions were open

As part of EBPP long-term strategy to support and develop students’ interests and talents in the arts, we recently initiated the ‘EBPP School Music Group’ designed as a supporting activity to develop students’ creativity, discipline, and self-confidence through music. This group brings together selected junior and senior high school students from our Bunga, Cegi, Pengalusan, Manikaji, and Darmaji schools’ individual music groups, who show interest in developing skills in play