Sponsorship Waiting List

Our Sponsorship Waiting List of children needing sponsorship is regularly updated. Please see below to see the children and read their stories. You can help change their lives. To sponsor, click here and remember to input the name the child you would like to sponsor. Each sponsorship is set at $40 USD per month.

Important notice: please review the years remaining of school for each student. We kindly ask that sponsors commit to supporting students for this amount of time as we never want to tell students they no longer have a sponsor. If you would like to donate monthly, without a minimum time commitment and flexible amounts, please see our Champions for Children Program.

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Luh Meri

Current Grade: 7

Years of Sponsorship Required: 5 years and 6 months 

Meri is the older of two sisters. Her little sister is not of school age yet, so her mother mostly stays at home to take care of her, while regularly cooking fried rice to be sold in the warung by the temple when there are special events or ceremonies. Meanwhile, Meri’s father is a woodcarving laborer, whose job relies heavily on the custom-made order, so he does not get to work a lot in a month. Both of Meri’s parents dropped out of school, hence their limited skills to earn money. Their combined income is way less than the minimum wage of a single person, so they struggle to feed and clothe the girls, as well as keeping them in school. More often than not, the family shares one package of instant noodles with rice for their dinner due to how short they are with money.

Meri almost dropped out from primary school last year, as her parents did not have money to afford her uniforms and books. Fortunately, Meri got sponsored for a while so she could advance to junior high or secondary school. Unfortunately, her sponsor had to stop, and Meri will have to drop out if she does not get sponsored.

Despite the hardships in her life, Meri remains cheerful and bright. She diligently goes to school, as she loves learning and studying. Her favorite subject is Bahasa Indonesia, and she joins the dance club as her extra-curricular activity. Meri’s motivation to stay in school is so she could pursue her dream and career in working abroad as a chef. She has seen some people from her village who work abroad and become financially successful. She wishes the same for herself and her family. Meri is desperate to break free from her family’s generational poverty.

Meri goes to school with her friend when her father cannot take her to school. Her hobby is playing slime with her friends, although she rarely buys it and always borrows it from her friends.’

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Rizky

Current Grade: 7

Years of Sponsorship Required: 5 years and 6 months 

Rizky is the youngest of three. He has an older brother, Dimas Dwi, who is in grade 12 and also needs sponsorship. His older sister lives in Java with his paternal grandparents, while Rizky, his parents, and brother live in Denpasar. Rizky’s family originated from East Java, and his parents moved to Bali years ago. Rizky’s family rents a room in Denpasar for US$63 per month. His mother currently works as a sole breadwinner for their family, as his father suffered from a brain stroke in 2021 during COVID and he has not been able to work ever since due to their limited budget for his father’s medical treatment.

Prior to COVID and when his father could work, Rizky’s family was pretty secure financially. Unfortunately, now only Rizky’s mother could earn money as a janitor during the day and as a motorbike taxi driver in the evening. Her income is no more than US$180 per month on average, which is still below the minimum wage.

As a result, Rizky’s mother could not pay for Rizky’s school entrance fee, uniforms, and books from when Rizky had to advance and enroll into a junior high school back in July 2025 for about US$120. His mother cannot take any more loans to afford Rizky’s school fees, as they already maxed out their loan limit to the village bank to afford their living expenses.

Rizky joins futsal club (indoor soccer) and karate club as his extra-curricular activities at school, as Rizky loves doing physical activities. His favorite subject to learn at school is Bahasa Indonesia since his teacher is fun and great in teaching the students. Rizky’s hobby is playing soccer and he usually plays with his village friends on the weekend. Due to his affinity in motoric skills, Rizky aspires to become a soldier in the future if he could get the opportunity. However, he realizes that the competition is fierce, so Rizky would be grateful if he could work in any field, as long as he could earn above the minimum wage. He desperately wishes to be able to help his family escape from poverty by getting as much education as he can. Unfortunately, at this rate, Rizky will have to drop out of school next term if he does not get sponsored.

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Putu Candra

Current Grade: 8

Years of Sponsorship Required: 4 years and 6 months

Candra is the older of two brothers. His little brother is still in grade 2. Candra lives with his parents, who dropped out of school at primary level. As a result, his parents’ combined income is still below the minimum wage, as they work as laborers, whose work is seasonal. They mostly raise livestock that are owned by their neighbor, and get the shared profit once a year. When it is the harvesting season, his parents work at the field to pick chilies or coffee. Sometimes they get to work for a construction project.

With their unstable income, it is hard for Candra’s parents to afford his school fees and needs. They rely on their relatives for hand-me-down supplies that Candra and his brother can use. His family has one old motorbike that his parents use to take Candra to and pick him up from school.

Due to his impoverished background, Candra aspires to work abroad or for a cruise line. He has witnessed how successful fellow villagers who work there are. As the firstborn and most educated member in his family, he hopes he could at least graduate from a senior high school. Unfortunately, his dream is impossible to achieve without a sponsorship, as his parents already struggle to feed and clothe the family.

At school, Candra joins the volleyball club as his extra-curricular activity. He is an active boy, so his favorite subject to learn at school is Physical Education or Sports. When he has free time, Candra likes to do his hobby, which is fishing with his friends. He likes fishing since he can also share the fish with his family.

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Kadek Sugiani 

Current Grade: 8 

Years of Sponsorship Required: 4 years and 6 months 

Sugi is the middle child. She has an older sister and a little brother, who is still in grade 2. Her father passed away six years ago, not long after her brother was born, from a malignant tumor. Her parents and older sister never got any education or went to school due to their extreme generational poverty. So, Sugi is the most educated for now in her family. She also lives with her paternal grandmother.

Her mother has not been able to work for the past two years since she has to accompany her brother to school. Her brother is unable to go to school without her mother’s company. So, Sugi’s sister has been the sole breadwinner for the family. Her sister works for the school lunch catering vendor and she earns around US$150, which is below the minimum wage. However, they make do with that little income to feed the family.

Sugi’s family raises livestock that are owned by their neighbor, then they will get the shared profit once a year. Sugi is tasked to feed them every day. She also helps a lot in the kitchen, which has developed into her hobby. She loves cooking and would love to get a job in the culinary industry. However, her dream is to become a tailor or a seamstress. She loves seeing beautiful apparels and would love to learn how to make them.

Sugi’s family is so poor that they only have one room that the whole family uses as their sleeping room. Sugi goes to school with her grandfather (brother of her paternal grandfather), as her family only has one old motorbike that her sister uses for work. Without a sponsorship, Sugi will have to drop out of school next term. Meanwhile, Sugi really loves going to school and would love to graduate at least from a senior high school, so she can find a better paying job to support her family back.

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Gede

Current Grade: 12

Years of Sponsorship Required: 6 months

Gede is an only child. He is way older than his peers and classmates at school, as he was late in enrolling to school due to his parents’ extreme poverty. His father is the sole breadwinner in the family, but due to his chronic tuberculosis disease, he cannot get a decent job. He works as a seasonal laborer, where he sometimes works at the rice field, forages grass to feed livestock for his neighbors, or makes and sells Balinese offerings. Gede always helps his father with his labor work and house chores since his mother has a mental disability and cannot work or help around the house.

Gede only has six months left in school until he can finally graduate. However, his family has reached their loan limit and cannot take any more loans to pay for Gede’s school fees. He will definitely drop out of school this month if he does not get sponsored.

Gede’s hobby is exercise. He loves working out and doing physical work. However, his favorite subject to learn at school is Arts & Culture. Meanwhile, Gede joins the Hospitality Club as his extra-curricular activity. He wanted to enroll into a vocational school and major in Hospitality or Tourism. However, his father could not afford the entrance fee at the time, so Gede now goes to a regular senior high school since it is more affordable. Gede’s biggest wish is to work in Hospitality or Tourism, as he sees people who work in said industry earn better than being a laborer like his father. His father can only earn around US$65 at most per month. Often, he earns less. His father prioritizes Gede’s basic needs over him, while his father also needs medical checkup and treatment every other month.

SPONSORED BY MADELINE

Dewa Ayu (Sista of Dewa Astika)

Current Grade: 10

Years of Sponsorship Required: 2 years and 6 months

Dewa Ayu is the middle child. She has an older brother, who is in grade 12 and also needs sponsorship. His name is Dewa Gede Astika. He also has a four-year old little brother. Dewa Ayu’s father passed away in 2024 from an accident at work. He used to work at a construction site, and heavy materials accidentally fell upon him.

When her father was still alive, her parents both worked and could afford her and her brother’s school fees. Now, Dewa Ayu has not even paid for her school fee. She has been a freshman of a vocational senior high school for the past six months and is expected to pay off her outstanding fees this term, or she will have to drop out of school due to her inability to afford them.

Dewa Ayu has a specific dream. She aspires to work for a human resource development field at any company, as she is interested in said field and loves working with people. At school, Dewa Ayu chose to join the entrepreneur club as her extra-curricular activity.

Dewa Ayu’s favorite subject is Bahasa Indonesia, where she learns how to write as a writer. Writing has been Dewa Ayu’s hobby since she was young, which is quite uncommon for girls her age.

Dewa Ayu goes to school with her brother, using an old motorbike that her father left behind. Her mother works by making and selling oven baked chicken that are used for ceremonies. However, it is a seasonal job and is made by order. So, her mother can only earn around US$60 per month as the sole breadwinner for their family. It is nowhere near enough to keep Dewa Ayu and her brother in school, and is barely enough to feed the family. At home, Dewa Ayu always helps her mother with the preparation for their work.

SPONSORED BY MADELINE

Dewa Astika (Brother of Dewa Ayu)

Current Grade: 12

Years of Sponsorship Required: 6 months

Dewa lives only with his mother and siblings, as his father passed away in 2024 from a work accident. He used to work for a construction site, and heavy materials accidentally fell upon him. When his father was still alive, his parents both worked and could afford his school fees. Now, with only six months left until graduation, Dewa is unable to pay the rest of his school fees. He will not be able to graduate if he does not get sponsored.

Dewa is the oldest of three. He has a younger sister, who is in grade 10 or freshman of senior high school and also needs a sponsorship in order to continue school. He also has a little brother, who is still four years old.

Meanwhile, Dewa dreams big. As the oldest man in the family, he wishes to work for a cruise line so he can earn more money than working on the island. He has a big sense of responsibility, as he wants to provide for his mother and siblings. One of his efforts to pursue his dream is by diligently working on his English, which is also his favorite subject to learn at school.

Dewa has a hobby of playing indoor soccer called futsal. He even joins the futsal club at school as his extra-curricular activity. His team won third place in a competition among classes in his school.

Dewa goes to school with an old motorbike that his father left behind. His mother works by making and selling oven baked chicken that are used for ceremonies. However, it is a seasonal job and is made by order. So, his mother can only earn around US$60 per month as the sole breadwinner for their family. It is nowhere near enough to keep Dewa and his sister in school, and is barely enough to feed the family.

SPONSORED BY MADELINE

Dimas

Current Grade: 12

Years of Sponsorship Required: 6 months

Dimas’ family rents a room in Denpasar for US$63 per month. He lives there with his parents and little brother. Meanwhile, only Dimas’ mother currently works as a sole breadwinner for their family, as his father suffered from a brain stroke in 2021 during COVID and he has not been able to work ever since due to their limited budget for his father’s medical treatment. Prior to COVID and when his father could work, Dimas’ family was pretty secure financially. Unfortunately, now only Dimas’ mother could earn money as a janitor during the day and as a motorbike taxi driver in the evening. Her income is no more than US$180 per month on average, which is still below the minimum wage.

Dimas is the middle child. He has an older sister, who lives in Java with his paternal grandparents, and a younger brother in grade 7 or freshman of junior high, who also needs a sponsorship to stay in school. Dimas’ family originated from East Java, and his parents moved to Bali years ago.

As a result of the family situation, Dimas’ mother could not pay for Dimas’ school fees. As of now, Dimas has accumulated an outstanding fee for about US$180. He will not be allowed to take the final exam if he does not pay his fees. It would be a shame for Dimas to drop out of school now, when he only has about six months left in school. His mother cannot take any more loans to afford Dimas’ school fees, as they already maxed out their loan limit to the village bank.

Dimas aspires to work for a company as a manager. That is why he chose to major in the Institutional Accounting and Finance Program at his current vocational senior high school. Dimas is a diligent boy as well. He always helps his mother to take care of the house and his father when he is not busy with his studies. He never skips his classes and Dimas rides a motorbike with his mother to go to school. Dimas participates in the e-Sport Club at school as his extra-curricular activity, where he could socialize with his schoolmates. His favorite subject is mathematics, and Dimas loves to play with his friends when he has free time after school.

SPONSORED BY BALI DYNASTY RESORT

Putu Agus

Current Grade: 9 

Years of Sponsorship Required: 3 years and 6 months 

Agus is the older of two. He lives with his father, grandparents, and his little sister, who is still in grade 3 of primary school. His mother passed away in 2021 from cancer. Agus’ family does not have their own house, due to how extremely impoverished they are. They live in his paternal grandparents’ home. There are two rooms, which are used by his grandfather with his father, and his grandmother with his sister. Agus then sleeps in the living room on his own.

Agus’ father only graduated from primary school, while his grandparents have retired. His father works as a seasonal laborer, working for someone’s field during the harvest season, or for a construction project when there is a project in his village. Agus’ grandparents raise two goats, and Agus is tasked to forage for the grass and vegetables to feed the goats.

Agus really hopes that he can graduate from a senior high at the very least, so he can get a better paying job to support his family. He aspires to find a job in the tourism industry. However, Agus will have to drop out next term if he does not get sponsored, as his father does not have the money to keep him in school. Agus is an active boy who loves going to school. His favorite subjects are Physical Education and Bahasa Indonesia. He also joins the volleyball club as his extra-curricular activity.

When Agus has free time, he likes to go fishing with his friends. He is happy when he can catch fish and share them with his family. His family does not have a motorbike, but his grandfather owns a really old motorbike that Agus uses to go to school, as his school is quite far from his home.

SPONSORED BY VEENA

April

Current Grade: 8

Years of Sponsorship Required: 4 years and 6 months

April is the older of two. She has a little brother who is in grade 6 of primary school. Her parents only graduated from primary school, so, April is the most educated member in her family for now. Since her parents have very limited skills, they can only work as laborers. They raise livestock that are owned by their neighbor and they get the shared profit once a year. They work at the field seasonally to harvest chilies and tobacco leaves. April always joins her parents to work as a daily worker when she does not have school. She also forages grass and vegetables to feed the livestock.

April’s family only has one motorbike that her father uses for work and for taking April and her brother to and picking her up from school, as their schools are quite far from their home and there is no public transportation there. April’s hobby is cooking since she often helps her mother in the kitchen.

April dreams big, as she wishes to work for a cruise line. She has seen fellow villagers who are financially successful after working at the cruise. She hopes to break the generational cycle of poverty in her family. April shares a room with her brother, as her family only has two rooms. They also do not have a toilet or a bathroom, so they have to go to the nearby creek to do their business.

At school, April joins the School’s Health Unit as her extra-curricular activity. She loves learning Bahasa Indonesia the most since her teacher is fun. April enjoys going to school a lot and she never skips her class. Unfortunately, her parents struggle to keep her at school, and they will have to ask April to drop out next term if she does not get a sponsorship.

SPONSORED BY PT BALI LINK STRAT

Mang Ayu

Current Grade: 8

Years of Sponsorship Required: 4 years and 6 months

Mang Ayu is the youngest of three. She has an older sister and an older brother. Her sister is married and lives with her own family. Currently, Mang Ayu lives only with her sickly mother and brother, as her father passed away from an accident in October 2025. Mang Ayu’s brother is the sole breadwinner for their family of three, and they incurred a debt to cremate her father as well.

Meanwhile, both of Mang Ayu’s siblings dropped out of school, while her parents only graduated from primary school. Mang Ayu’s brother works as a courier, and he only earns US$100 per month. His income is only enough to afford their basic expenses and he cannot afford Mang Ayu’s school expenses at all. At this rate, Mang Ayu will have to drop out of school if she does not get sponsored soon. Even now, Mang Ayu uses second hands school supplies that she got from her neighbors and relatives.

Growing up in an impoverished family and losing her father so soon, Mang Ayu hopes to do better in life and aspires to work abroad so she can earn more money to help her mother and brother. Even now, Mang Ayu diligently helps her mother by foraging grass to feed the livestock that they raise and works as a seasonal daily worker for a chili field owner. Although not much, she can at least afford her own hygiene kits and other basic needs from it.

Mang Ayu’s family does not have a motorbike, so Mang Ayu relies on her aunt to take her to and pick her up from school. Mang Ayu participates in the School’s Health Unit as her extra-curricular activity, where she learns first aid treatment and common health treatment for students. Her favorite subject to learn is Religion of Hinduism.

Since her mother sometimes cannot get up to cook, Mang Ayu learnt how to cook and often cooks for her family. She now considers it as her hobby, as she quite enjoys cooking. Mang Ayu’s family does not have a toilet or a bathroom, so they have to go to the nearby creek to do their business.

SPONSORED BY PT BALI LINK STRAT

Komang Trisna

Current Grade: 10

Years of Sponsorship Required: 2 years and 6 months

Komang Trisna is the younger of two. She lives with her mother and older brother only, as her father passed away in 2012 from organ failure when Komang was two years old. Komang is the first in her family to ever reach senior high,as her parents and brother dropped out of school due to their generational poverty.  Her mother is a small merchant, who has her own stall by the road side in front of their compound. However, she can only earn around US$80 per month. Her brother is a laborer, who works for a construction project or at the rice-field, depending on the season and demand of manpower. He earns between US$40 to US$75 per month.

Komang’s mother and brother’s combined income is only enough to feed their family and afford their basic needs. They cannot afford Komang’s senior high school fee at all, and Komang will have to drop out next term if she does not get support or a sponsorship.

Komang earns money by winning martial arts tournaments. She is the champion of martial arts at the regency level for her age group. It has been her hobby since she was a child. At school, Komang joins PIK-R (Pusat Informasi & Konseling Remaja) or the Youth Information and Counseling Center, an activity forum managed by, from, and for youth to provide information and counseling regarding reproductive health, preparing for family life, drug prevention, and developing life skills so that youth at her school are healthy, intelligent, and have strong character.

SPONSORED BY KARINE

Putu Dita

Current Grade: 7

Years of Sponsorship Required: 5 years and 6 months

Putu Dita is an orphan and an only child from her deceased parents. Her father passed away from lung cancer in 2012, when Putu was only two years old. Her mother followed suit in 2015 and passed away from lung infection. Ayu has been raised by her paternal grandfather since she was five years old. She depends on and relies on her paternal relatives for her food. She babysits her nephew and niece, so she could get pocket money from her aunt and uncle, which she uses to afford her school needs and hygiene kit. 

Unfortunately, Putu’s pocket money is not enough for her textbooks and other school fees. She will have to drop out of school if she does not get sponsored. As an orphan, Putu is incredibly independent and does her best to not be a bother for her relatives. She goes to school by foot or by tagging along with her friends. She always does chores for her relatives as well since she feels grateful that they house and feed her all these years.

At school, Putu participates in the girl scouts as her extra-curricular activity. Her favorite subject is mathematics since she likes that there are formulas to every question. Her teacher is also great in teaching the students. Putu aspires to become a police officer, as the profession will provide stability. Putu is older than her peers, as her relatives had to save up money first to enroll her into school. However, that does not deter her drive to do well at school and make friends. She is already grateful that she can continue her education this far.

Putu has a talent in dancing and it is her hobby as well. She participated in several competitions and won some of them. Despite her hardships, Putu remains steadfast and cheerful in her approach to live her life to the best of her ability.

SPONSORED BY KARINE

Juliana

Current Grade: 7

Years of Sponsorship Required: 5 years and 6 months

Juliana is an orphan. She is the younger of two, and she has been living with her maternal grandparents and older sister in Denpasar after her father passed away in 2023. Her mother passed away when Juliana was still in the first grade of primary school in 2018 from acute headache and vertigo. Previously, Juliana and her sister lived with their father and paternal family in Karangasem. Her paternal relatives rejected and kicked them out of the compound after her father’s passing.

Fortunately, their retired maternal grandparents are willing to house them. However, Juliana’s older sister has become the only breadwinner for the four of them (Juliana, her sister, and their grandparents). Juliana’s sister managed to graduate from senior high school since their father was still alive and working until her sister graduated. Currently, Juliana’s sister works as a shop keeper, selling sweet potatoes. Although she earns the minimum wage, it is not enough to keep Juliana in school.

Even now, Juliana still has a US$50 outstanding fee at school for her monthly school fees and books. Lately, Juliana started to make and sell hair scrunchies made from leftover fabrics to help alleviate her sister’s financial burden, as their grandparents are in their early 70s and late 60s, so they cannot work to earn money anymore. Juliana mainly helps her grandmother to make Balinese offerings as well that they can sell in nearby warung. Her grandparents only have one room, so Juliana sleeps on the terrace with her grandmother.

Juliana is a quiet and introverted child. She prefers spending her free time at home to read books or accompany her grandparents, rather than playing with her friends. However, Juliana is diligent with her studies. She never skips her classes and loves learning new subjects. Her favorite subjects are Science, Bahasa Indonesia, and Religion of Hinduism. She also joins the design and entrepreneurship clubs at school as her extra-curricular activities.

Juliana aspires to become a teacher, as her teachers are inspiring her to keep going and doing better in life. She also hopes that she could graduate from senior high school at the very least, as she wishes to enroll into a vocational senior high school of accounting after she completes her current junior high school. Juliana’s grandfather takes her to and picks her up from school.

SPONSORED BY KARINE

Widiasih (Twin of Widiani)

Current Grade: 10

Years of Sponsorship Required: 2 years and 5 months

Widiasih is the older of twin sisters. Her parents did not have any kids after their births. Her twin sister’s name is Kadek Widiani, and she needs a sponsorship as well in order to stay in school. Widiasih’s father passed away suddenly in his sleep in September. There was no medical history that they knew of, as he was healthy and working as usual prior to his death. Before his death, Widiasih’s father already paid for her and her sister’s entrance fee and uniforms. So, they do not have any outstanding fees at school for now. In January, there will be more school fees due to the new semester turnover. Widiasih’s relatives cannot help them to afford their school expenses, as they already house Widiasih and her sister.

Since her father’s death, Widiasih and her sister rely on their uncle and aunt for their basic needs, such as food and hygiene kit. Widiasih’s mother has left their family for years and she never contacted Widiasih or sent money after leaving the family behind. Widiasih and her sister plan to look for part-time jobs, but it is quite difficult with their school schedule as senior high students.

Widiasih aspires to become a chef. Since her mother left the family, she started cooking for the family and it has become her hobby. She thinks it would be great if she could land a job in the culinary industry. Widiasih really hopes that she can finish senior high school, so she can get a good job. As a girl, Widiasih and her sister are not eligible to inherit the house that their father left behind. She wants to become independent as soon as possible, so she will not become a burden to her uncle’s family.

At school, Widiasih joins the English Club as her extra-curricular activity. She acknowledges the importance of being fluent in English in order to get a better paying job. Her favorite subject to learn at school is Religion of Hinduism.

SPONSORED BY MADDIE and MAXLYNN

Widiani (twin of Widiasih)

Current Grade: 10

Years of Sponsorship Required: 2 years and 5 months

Widiani is the younger of twin sisters. Her parents did not have any kids after their births. Her twin sister’s name is Widiasih, and she needs a sponsorship as well in order to stay in school. Widiani’s father passed away suddenly while he was asleep in September. There was no medical history that they knew of, as he was healthy and working as usual prior to his death. Before his death, Widiani’s father already paid for her and her sister’s senior high entrance fee and uniforms in July. So, they do not have any outstanding fees at school for now. In January, there will be more school fees due to the new semester turnover. Widiani’s relatives cannot help to afford their school expenses, as they already house Widiani and her sister.

Since her father’s death, Widiani and her sister rely on their uncle and aunt for their basic needs, such as food and hygiene kit. Widiani’s mother has left their family for years and she never contacted Widiani or sent money after leaving the family behind. Widiani and her sister plan to look for part-time jobs, but it is quite difficult with their school schedule as senior high students.

Widiani dreams of working in hospitality. Growing up in Bali, she has seen how her neighbors who work for tourism have fairly well off lives. Widiani really hopes that she can finish at least senior high school, so she can get a good job. As a girl, Widiani and her sister are not eligible to inherit the house that their father left behind. She wants to become independent as soon as possible, so she will not become a burden to her uncle’s family.

At school, Widiani also joins the English Club as her extra-curricular activity due to her dream of working in hospitality. She acknowledges the importance of being fluent in English in order to get a better paying job. Her favorite subject to learn at school is Religion of Hinduism. When Widiani has free time, she likes to spend her time by listening to music.

SPONSORED BY MADDIE and MAXLYNN