ENGLISH CLASSES

Being in the middle of touristy island isn’t a guarantee that the primary school gets all it needs to face the fast-changing environment. English isn’t included in the school curriculum. Thus, Soraya Foundation ensures English are taught in the local primary school by having an English teacher on the island, and slip an hour class every Saturday morning, free of charge and are open to all children who wish to attend.

MUSIC CLASSES

We started all our classes by wondering what could make these kids happier as they already are in whatever condition they are in. Extra-curricular is an alien term for them. When we brought in music instructor to teach them how to play a set of Angklung, their face lightens up. Soraya Foundation acknowledge how music creates ambiance, boost creativity, and confidence. With all the benefits of learning it and merely its presence, we hope that making it regular will bring us closer together.

CIRCUS WORKSHOP

For few years our friend Marge organizes circus show at the local primary school with the pirates’ retreat team who regularly comes to Gili Air. The kids love it so much and wish to learn such movement. This was the first requested workshop we facilitate for the bright little souls, and we gladly make it a regular one. We dare to dream that our kids will transform from being an audience to be a performer.

SWIMMING LESSON

Soraya Foundation initiates regular swimming lesson for Moms this year of 2020 in order to help most of the Island Mom’s to become confident swimmers, an essential life skill to master for those who live in a small island in the middle of the ocean. We believe through developing independence in the water develops confidence, self-esteem, resilience, and hopefully able to safe each other during the emergency situations.