Bali Dyslexia Foundation

Make a profound difference in the lives of children from low economic villages in Bali.

Be creative, and lead your students to be inspired by you. A meaningful and rewarding volunteer programs are offered to you. capturing the minds and imagination of young aspiring Balinese children and young adults.

We are activists in education who strive to fight against inequalities of learning. We believe every child should have access to quality education.

We are a non-profit organization providing education learning programs for the most disadvantaged children in Indonesia with learning difficulties such as Dyslexia.

BDF is an experienced NGO who know how to guide, mentor and take care of international diverse volunteers.

We are a Non-profit organization providing educational learning programs for the most disadvantaged adolescents in Indonesia, Bali with learning difficulties such as dyslexia.

BDF offer international volunteers to work in our Bamboo School Art School that's built with recycled, reused natural building materials such as bamboo. The school is carbon neutral and known for celebrating neurodiversity.

Our volunteer programs range from English [EFL] Art, coding /programming, drama, dance, fashion/textile design and climate change education.

Away from the hustle and bustle of the South resides our learning space in a tranquil beach town called Lovina. Voluteerig in Lovina will give you a real taste of the Balinese culture, being surrounded by local people and the stunning location of Lovina will not only enhance your skills but you will feel "Mother Bali's" presence heightening your inner soul to feel more present and connected to nature. Through our transformational programs we aim to provide a fun learning environment and attempt to make the children and young teenagers enthusiastic.

Your role is to connect with our srudents and encourage them to be enthused about learning, sharing your experience and your skills by using our multi-sensory curriculum, you may well have sown the seeds of a lifelong learning habit.

Project Aims

To encourage and inspire these children into future education.
To ensure each child is confident and articulate in both spoken and written English.
To teach games & songs.
To encourage the kids in learning though fun.
To come up with creative methods of teaching
To make effective Lesson plans.

Upon your placement, you will be graced with an exceptional welcome from the students, partly due to the natural and genuine friendliness of the Balinese, but also due to the fact that you will be one of the few foreigners they have met!

Highlights

Experience true Bali surrounded by beautiful hills, waterfalls and the Java/Indian ocean filled with dolphins
Gain authentic Balinese culture by living in the heart of the community situated 1 minute walk from the beach
Become more insightful and mindful of the deeper meaning of what a teacher is, and to share knowledge to eager humble students
Create unforgettable memories in Bali, meeting incredible like minded people from all walks of life

Location

Visit neighbouring islands, such as, Flores, Lembongan, Gili islands and Lombok and see spectacular Hindu temples and experience a culture like no other. Away from the hustle and bustle of the South resides our learning space in a tranquil beach town called Lovina. Teaching in Lovina will give you a real taste of the Balinese culture, being surrounded by local people and the stunning location of Lovina will not only enhance your teaching skills but you will feel "Mother Bali's" presence heightening your inner soul to feel more present and connected to nature. Through our transformational English curriculum which is digitally delivered, we aim to provide a fun learning environment and attempt to make the children enthusiastic about learning English.