The children's rehabilitation and care centre Smiling Kids Bali
A safe place where we work on health, trust and independence.
Our vision and mission is to literally help children with disabilities get back on their feet and lead a dignified and independent life so that everyone can participate in society.
Financial independence of the centre is also an important goal.
The 4 cornerstones of Smiling Kids Bali
We strive for the greatest possible physical independence and offer help to develop one's own skills and confidence. As a result, when the children approach adulthood, they can lead as independent an existence as possible and provide for their own maintenance as much as possible. In this way, these underprivileged and disabled children can take a dignified and respectful place in their direct living environment and society.
Cornerstone 1
Physiotherapy
The most important cornerstone of the children's rehabilitation and care centre is physiotherapy. Over the years, the rehabilitation team has developed a specific physiotherapy for hip, knee and foot abnormalities in particular. Many children have a problem with walking, for example due to a clubfoot or another condition.
They can rely on the vast experience, knowledge and patience of the rehabilitation team. Sometimes the children have to undergo surgery followed by intensive training and therapy. For the final result it is of great importance to support not only the child but also the parents. They are of great importance in the rehabilitation process. The greater the self-reliance, the closer we are to our goal.
Cornerstone 2
Medical devices and surgeries
During rehabilitation, the children are confronted with all kinds of custom-made aids. Think of braces, plasters, walking frames, wheelchairs, crutches, self-developed bucket chairs and in one case even scooters modified into four-wheelers. All made in our Toolshop by a few creative and skilled team members. They also teach the children how to use the aids.
Sometimes surgery is the only solution and we now work together with the local hospital RSU Kertha Usada and the Dutch colleague foundation Stepping Stones.
Cornerstone 3
Education, courses and digital education
Regular education is very difficult and often even impossible for children with a disability. Stichting Smiling Kids Bali therefore offers an educational program with a mandatory lesson plan and digital education. Our teacher Luh Winda Krisdayani and class assistant Komang Noviana teach the children. Therapeutic swimming, cooking lessons and personal hygiene are examples of additional courses and training. A wonderful collaboration and a valuable addition.
Cornerstone 4
Work experience and finances
After the children have been literally and figuratively helped in their legs, we want to further increase their self-reliance. We achieve this by having the children and young adults gain work experience within our work experience program. Professionally supervised by Wahyu Krisna Permana who also supervises a creative program. Later, the Smiling Kids Bali shop and restaurant will follow.
The children receive a suitable compensation for their work and learn how to handle money. With a local bank we have set up a savings system for the children. It is wonderful to see that in this way they can also contribute financially at home and thus 'step by step' take their place within their family and society.
It feels good to help
"Dear child. Your smile is the most beautiful in this world. You make everything more beautiful. Don't be afraid. We won't let you fall. Every day forward. A step. A jump. Until the moment you stand on your own two feet. Dear child."
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Take a little foot by the hand and help!
Thanks to the support of our donors and supporters, we can continue our work.
We welcome your support so that we can offer our children loving care, education and work experience. Only in this way can we offer them the perspective of a more independent existence.
Every donation is welcome. Many thanks from the team and the children of children's rehabilitation and care centre
Smiling Kids Bali.