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PEP Foundation Fall Update
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Books donated to the ROLE Foundation
Niko, Sheryl, Hannah & Lyn at ROLE
At Bali’s Big Eco Weekend, we met Sheryl, a volunteer English teacher at ROLE Foundation. Sheryl mentioned that they have very limited teaching resources so we helped by donating 10 sets of new textbooks. Best wishes to everyone at ROLE.
Bali’s Big Eco Weekend
PEP students win surfboard paining contest
On July 2-3, the PEP Foundation joined other NGO’s at Kuta Beach to raise awareness of environmental issues in Bali. Governor Pastika opened the two day event which included a beach clean up, releasing baby turtles into the sea and live music performances. It was a good opportunity for PEP to network with the Japan Club, ROLE Foundation and government leaders.
Overseas volunteers helping us out
Thank you Heather!
Heather Gorman spent July volunteering for the PEP Foundation. With her background in project management and hospitality, Heather was able to focus our attention on concept design and preparations for the training center. We wish Heather all the best as she continues her travels and thank her for her efforts.
Training Center Update
Many hands make light work
Stage 1 of the Training Center Underway!
Many hands make light work. With 700 students, it didn’t take long to demolish the old classrooms in preparation for the training center. Local builders have now moved in to build the first floor of the main building. By October, we hope to have 2 guest rooms, a front lobby, training kitchen and restaurant. In July, Budi, Sudadi, Niko, Hannah, Heather and Lyn visited 35 hotels in Bali to seek their help. All students and teachers are also contributing – either with their time or by donating goods. Please see our Wish List of things we need to furnish the training center and let us know if you can help in some way
Billy Blanks leads fund-raisers for PEP
Billy at SMK Payangan
Tae Bo Workout Guru and 7 times world karate champion, Billy Blanks, has led fun-raising workouts for the PEP Foundation in both Japan and Bali. In March 2009, he visited students of SMK Payangan in their homes, led workouts at Bali International School, Ubud Fitness Center and Campuhan College and delighted fans by sparring with members of the SMK Payangan karate club. Billy is a great example to the young people of Payangan and his message of hope was inspirational.
Click here to visit Billy’s Website.
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