Confidence Building

Increasing the self esteem and changing the attitude of our members is one of our most important goals. Consider the following:

Sang Ayu Made Sriani, born in 1975, suffers from severe polio that has left her with hardly any strength in her arms and legs. Nevertheless, she has managed to get a computer diploma, and now has a job and earns some money teaching others about computers. She works doing typing and other office tasks using a computer at the Senang Hati Foundation.
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Dewa Ayu Putri, born in 1982, and Komang Nuriati, born in 1981, were until recently both nearly completely deaf. With the help of hearing aids they were both able to hear sounds and words for the first time in their lives.

Wayan Damai, born in 1978, has both legs affected by polio. He went to the YAKKUM Rehabilitation Centre and was fitted with braces. He returned to Bali, married, and has a child. He has a job as a designer/salesman in the Mitra Bali Foundation’s retail shop in Andong, Bali. He has gained physical independence and drives around on a specially fitted motorbike.

Kadek Erawan, born in 1978, is handy and intelligent and has learned how to make shoes. He makes a good living and makes individually fitted shoes for other members and has repaired a number of wheelchairs.