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

Exciting progress is taking place in our Manikaji Dryland Regenerative Agriculture Program as we prepare to build chicken coops for three farmers’ groups in Manikaji Kaliaga, Manikaji Puncak, and Manikaji Asti. Over the past month, our team has worked closely with the farmers’ groups to discuss the construction plans and survey each site to ensure that the locations are suitable. We have also transported key construction materials—including concrete blocks, cement, and steel

When the rain stops and the dry season arrives, farming takes a different approach. At Darmaji Regenerative Agriculture learning Garden, our Darmaji students learn that agriculture is not only about planting and harvesting, but also about caring for the land, conserving resources, and preparing for the next growing season. During this period, students focus on maintaining the garden and strengthening the foundation for future crops. Stored rainwater is carefully managed to su

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

For more than 200 children living in remote mountain communities, accessing education remains a daily challenge. Long distances, limited transportation, and the absence of nearby schools continue to create barriers that prevent children from receiving quality education. Through the 2026–2027 Curriculum Training, EBPP is taking a step forward to transform education into a pathway of opportunity. This initiative equips teachers with innovative teaching strategies while developi

The knowledge gained at EBPP’s Manikaji Community Learning Garden is now being put into practice by local farmers in Manikaji Asti. This month, three farmers have started applying regenerative agriculture methods in their own home gardens. Over the past few weeks, the farmers worked together to carefully sow seeds, and nurtured them until they grew into healthy seedlings ready for transplanting to their newly prepared terraces. This week marks an important step forward as the

By: Widiyasri, Youth Empowerment Facilitator EBPP School recently welcomed a visit from Sobat GenRe (Youth Planning Generation Initiative) Karangasem, an initiative supported by Indonesia’s National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN). The program aims to equip young people with the knowledge and skills needed to plan their futures responsibly while helping them avoid risks such as drug abuse, child marriage, and risky sexual behavior. The activity was attended by 30

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

On 10 June 2026, the EBPP team visited the Astungkara Way regenerative agriculture project in Abian Semal, Bali, for a learning exchange on sustainable agriculture, community empowerment, and collaborative partnerships. During the visit, our team gained valuable insights into how Astungkara Way combines regenerative farming practices with collaboration between farmers, communities, businesses, and other stakeholders. Their experience showed that creating sustainable change re

This week, all EBPP students received their 2nd semester exam report cards, marking the end of another semester of learning, growth, and achievement. Parents and guardians joined the occasion, creating a valuable opportunity for families and teachers to reflect on each student's progress. Beyond academic results, the reports highlight the development of important skills, positive attitudes, and personal growth throughout the semester. Every achievement deserves to be celebrat

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

Every afternoon after school, the sweet sound of guitars, cajon, bass, and students’ voices could be heard drifting from EBPP Ban Office, as EBPP’s ‘modern music’ group practiced together for their special performance on National Education Day, 2nd of May. What made this journey very special was that most of the students were complete beginners in music not long ago. Some were still learning basic guitar chords, while others struggled to remember lyrics and follow the tempo.

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

May 5th was a proud day for the 22 newly elected OSIS (Student Council) members as they held their inauguration ceremony at EBPP Ban HQ to officially hand over the rights and responsibilities to the new members. The program opened with the singing the Indonesian National Anthem and a prayer. The atmosphere was solemn yet joyful, with smiles and bright faces throughout. After signing the minutes of inauguration, the former OSIS president, Eti, handed over the document to the n

In April, students in Darmaji continued turning knowledge into action through hands-on learning in their individual gardens and the shared learning garden 🌱 With guidance from Pak Dwi from Yayasan Bumi Langit and EBPP agriculture team, students’ intensive mentoring sessions focused on improving their dryland agriculture techniques for evaluating terraces, waterways, and land slope conditions directly in the field, providing them with a better understand of how to improve the

On 2 May 2026, EBPP once again celebrated Indonesia’s National Education Day (Hardiknas) with an engaging program where students didn’t just attend, but actively participated. From the start, the atmosphere was energetic, with students moving between competitions and performances. Academic quiz contests, from elementary to senior high levels, tested knowledge and teamwork, while painting, chess, and debate added creativity and strategy. Manikaji stood out at the elementary an

The construction of eight new toilet/bathroom blocks in Manikaji Kaliaga was successfully completed on 30 April, bringing meaningful change to the community. As the final phase of this year’s sanitation program, sponsored by PT Mitra Prodin’s CSR program, the project ran smoothly with strong community participation. Despite challenges from heavy rains and difficult dirt track access, the community’s spirit of mutual cooperation ensured timely completion. This achievement buil

On 28 April, EBPP School held the 2026/2027 Student Council (OSIS) President election, following several selection stages, including a debate, where the 3 candidates presented their vision and mission. All EBPP students gathered at Darmaji School, with the adjacent Darmaji community hall (Balai Banjar) as the election venue, starting with a joint prayer and a clean-up activity in the temple area. After vote counting, I received the highest number of votes and was officially e

At EBPP, learning is no longer limited to classrooms, whiteboards or textbooks. This April, our students experienced something that reflects the future of education where technology, preparation, and mindset come together. Through Indonesia’s Academic Competency Test (TKA), delivered in an online format, students engaged with a system that challenges not only what they know, but how they adapt. Using digital platforms, they navigated real-time assessments, managed their time

April 23 is World Book Day, an important time to foster a love of reading, especially among students. For me, this day feels even more meaningful because my school now has a comfortable and well-equipped library. The presence of this library has brought a positive change to our learning habits. Now, I can read more freely and enjoyably. The school provides a wide variety of books, from entertaining fiction stories to informative non-fiction that broadens our knowledge. The qu