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All adoptable dogs and cats from solo and major rescuers in Bali on one site. Our goal: to help more animals find their forever homes, and to help you find your perfect pet. Adopt, don’t shop! Find your next pet adoptbali.com

We are men and women who drank too much but have found we can help each other to stop drinking. We have meetings every day on Bali. If you want to learn how to stop drinking come to a meeting. To find a meeting, go to our website: www.aa-bali.org or call us: English –081 239 657 402 Bahasa Indonesia – 087 8623 60454.

Meditation is not just sitting down in silence, but working dynamically in the market place amidst the maddening crowd, however maintaining silence in the heart and mind. Anand Krishna has custom tailored hundreds of techniques to help modern men and women experience the ecstasy of meditation. Come and join us to live fully and celebrate life! Contact : Anand Krishna Center Jl. Pura Mertasari 27 Sunset Road Area, Kuta-Bali Phone :0361.7801595 or 08563709294/08179741165 www.anandkrishna.org or www.aumkar.org

Bali Adoption Rehabilitation Center for dogs located in Ubud cares for neglected/abused animals in need. We survive on donations only. To assist us please see website www.barc4balidogs.org.au. To adopt a rehabilitated puppy vaccinated and humanized please call 0361 971208.

BAWA works island-wide to rescue and protect Bali’s animals in need. We run Bali’s only free animal ambulance. We vaccinate, sterilise, foster, adopt and educated & advocate for a better future. Our work is funded by donations: <http://bawabali.com/donate-to-bawa/>. Every donation helps save a life. Email <bawabali@aol.com>.

Bali Children Foundation supports education for children from poor and disadvantaged children in Bali. Currently BCF sponsors more than 1000 children living across 30 communities and 2 orphanages. As part of basic school education, they also provide club activities, which includes Dance club, Silat club, Mekidung club, English pronunciation (SET) club, English classes (EITV), and computer classes (CITV). A scholarship through Bali Children Foundation not only helps with school fees, but also provides the student with uniforms, shoes, bags, stationery etc. It costs from $200/year to support a child depending on grade. For more information email: info@balichildrenfoundation.org or the website: www.balichildrenfoundation.org or call on +62 361 844 8336.

A Business Support Organization to develop exports from SMEs in Bali. Members are from different sectors of business, mainly handicraft, furniture, fashion, jewelry, home textile and other related products & services. Members’ benefits include: knowledge sharing, networking, training, coaching, design assistance, marketing, exhibitions/fairs & product development. In partnership with national & international organizations, BEDO organizes training, workshops & coaching for SMEs & entrepreneurs with social & environmental responsibility in mind. More information on , email: <info@be-do.org> or call 0361-282 516.

InterNations is an expatriate community for people living and working abroad. We have 250 local expatriate communities around the world uniting members of 180 nationalities. Membership is by invitation and free of charge. All expats and locals with ‘Global Minds’ living in Bali are welcome to join our Bali InterNations. Events are held monthly in different locations and all are welcome. To be invited for free membership please go to .

We bring the important message of proactive self-examination, screening and early detection to all women in Bali in an effort to save lives. BPR is a Breast Cancer Support Center offering information in Indonesian and English. Monthly awareness seminars are also held in the centre. www.balipinkribbon.com, info@balipinkribbon.com, phone 0361-8496098 / 085100352.

The Bali Chilli’s welcome all players, experienced or beginners, male & female, students & adults. Senior and Junior training is free. Touch rugby is held at Bali International School Wednesday 5-6pm. Team tours and travelling throughout Indonesia playing social rugby. For updates and training schedules check our website: or email: <balirugbyclub@gmail.com>.

A non profit, not commercially based organization that educates, networks, and promotes all individuals and businesses involved within the industry. Monthly lunch meetings the last Friday of every month at alternating locations throughout Bali. Contact: info@balispawellness-association.org

Bali International Women’s Association (BIWA) is a secular non-profit organization for women of all nations. This association was formed in 1974 primarily to contribute to the social welfare of the Balinese community while fostering friendship and understanding between women of different nationalities, living in Bali. Many activities are held regularly, the most popular is the monthly luncheon held at different venues, on the last Thursday of each month. We welcome you to join us, however please ensure you book at least two days in advance. For more information, please visit the website www.biwa-bali.org or call BIWA centre on 0361 286564 or 0361 7469607 / email <info@biwa-bali.org>, or visit BIWA Centre at Jl. Tirta Ening No. 15 A Sanur. Hp. 0819 9985 5686, during office hours: Monday-Friday, 10.00am – 5.00pm. Email <infobiwaonline@gmail.com>.

The BOOKS FOR BALI PROJECT is an initiative by Ganesha Bookshops Bali which supports literacy, learning and reading for pleasure in the local community. We can assist with the donation of books and resources to local school and libraries. We are currently supporting over 40 schools and libraries throughout Bali. For more information go to www.ganeshabooksbali.com, or come into Ganesha Bookshop, Jalan Raya, Ubud or Ganesha Bookshop Jalan Danau Tamblingan 42, Sanur.