Yayasan Peduli Kemanusian (YPK) Bali supports the physically impaired community, with a particular focus on those who come from poor backgrounds and have no access to formal health services. By encouraging and motivating its patients to independently undertake their daily activities, YPK aim to decrease their dependency on others, help patients to recognise their importance within society, and in turn, increase their overall quality of life.

ALF began supporting YPK Bali in 2009 by assisting with administrative costs.  In 2010, we began helping out with program costs, administration and purchased a van for patient transportation and in 2011 became their major donor.

The major programs at YPK BALI are physical rehabilitation for those suffering from CP (Cerebral Palsy) and other nervous disorders (with an evening clinic where paying patients can also use the excellent equipment donated by SAS), education classes where basic skills such as reading and writing are taught, Daily Life Activities classes where children and adults alike can learn on modified equipment how to do daily tasks, such as cooking and Upper and Lower Limb classes where physiotherapists and occupational therapists assist in improving mobility.

YPK BALI provides a pick up service for those families who do not have the means to bring their children to YPK’s facility.  They also have a mobile program where they go to select villages and conduct physical therapy on those with physical disabilities.

YPK has also been working with YAKKUM and YRS, other organizations funded by ALF, to improve the health outcomes of our clients. They are working with YAKKUM to provide better access to wheelchairs and with YRS to share reproductive health information with their clients.

YPK is always looking for ways to publicize its work and engage with the local community. To celebrate Indonesian Independence Day (August 17, 2011), YPK provided free medical checkups for the entire community at Kesiman Kertalangu village. In September 2011, their Mobile Therapy program expanded into the Karangasem Regency - Bali’s eastern-most regency. There the Mobile Therapy team went to the Happy Bridge Foundation for disabled children in Candidasa.

Two of their students, Reta and Bagia, have a lot of artistic talent.

Seeing their talents and interests, YPK has been supporting them to develop their skills in painting.

On November 12, the YPK community went on an outing to the Waterbom Park in Kuta where all staff, patients and their families all participated.  They enjoyed a variety of games and the outing ended with lunch and playing in the pool. Both children and adults really enjoyed the outing. For many of YPK’s patients it was their first experience playing and swimming in the pool. This activity brought many benefits to patients, such as reinforcing their confidence being in and around water and their belief that they can participate in the same activities as able-bodied people.

As of November 2011, YPK now has two new volunteers named Ari Mustikawati and Erika Gabrielle, who will assist in Community Awareness and Promotion.  They will work at YPK for a few months. Their main task is communications and promotion through the social media, flyers and photographs.

Since November 2011, Ms. Debora Valentina a Psychologist and lecturer at Udayana University Denpasar has become YPK’s Psychology consultant and works closely with the YPK teacher and Physiotherapist to help their clients psychologically.

The Education program still has 34 children with variable conditions. Based on consultations and advice from the psychologist, the teacher assistants will base their teaching around specific disabilities. As teachers, it is hoped they will become experts in dealing with specific disabilities (such as autism or cerebral palsy).

As of December 2011, the rehabilitation center now has 472 clients who have received treatment.   In November 2011 YPK treated 140 patients with 427 treatments, consisting of 295 in the Rehab Center and 132 in  the mobile Clinic.

Gung Opa’s Story

Gung Opa (9 years) is a child with cerebral palsy.  He couldn't sit because of the difficulty of balance and limited muscle strength. After following a therapy program since April 2011, Gung Opa is already sitting and his exercises have been extended. He is beginning to practice standing up and walking. He is also attending the education program to receive basic education. 

Reta’ s Story

Reta, who is 13 years old and has a club foot and hand, is progressing really well in the education program. In addition to exploring her own talents, she has started to help her friends in the Cempaka Group (the most basic education group) with their learning. She has shown that she is increasingly confident and willing to open herself to society.

Mr. Pastika’s Story

Mr. Pastika (45 years) from Bongkasa village, Badung, had a stroke 9 months ago and found it difficult to move and always walked with a cane. After YPK physiotherapy provided some training and support, Mr. Pastika can now walk easier and without a cane anymore.   

For more information, please go to www.ypkbali.org

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