Your donation, no matter the amount, can transform the lives of families and communities in need.

Not since the bombings of 2002, nor in the aftermath of the Mount Agung eruptions in 2017, has the Balinese economy suffered as it has since March 2020: international travel has stopped, while hotels, restaurants and streets have been abandoned. More than 80 percent of the population in Bali rely on tourism for their livelihoods; since the pandemic ground the economy to a halt, they have lost their jobs and their savings, and have been forced to seek out new ways to survive. These days, malnutrition and hunger are rampant. If you’ve ever visited or lived in Bali; if you honeymooned or still dream of holidaying on this island, we urge you to help the people of Bali survive - and thrive.

A proactive community response to ongoing critical needs

BaliCore is an initiative we’ve organized in response to this humanitarian crisis. The Bali Covid-19 Relief Expedition (BaliCore) team, in collaboration with idGuides, Jakarta-based community trail development specialists, and in partnership with five prominent local NGOs (yayasans), is seeking to raise substantial funds for rural communities across Bali that have been impacted by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the lingering shutdown of international travel. 

As part of reaching that goal, a small group of hikers, complying with strict COVID-19 safety protocols, will set off on an inaugural 10-day, coast-to-coast walking expedition through the heart of Bali from April 2 - 11, 2021. During this odyssey, participants will post images and stories about the plight of people in these regions, through a series of social media documentaries called People of Bali.

All money from this online auction will go towards food parcels for our targeted families