In Reply to: Support good charities posted by melbmeg on Saturday, 7. April 2012 at 12:26 Bali Time:
This amazing organisation has achieved great success in Vietnam bringing kids in off the street, training them in all aspects of hospitality and then finding employment for them in reputable places.
The KOTO programme is about to be launched in Bali. Jimmy Phamh and a group of trained kids from Vietnam is doing the Fundraising/Presentation dinner at the Melia Hotel Nusa Dua on Sat 14th April. Cost is Rp550,000. It will be run in conjunction with Bali Kids. Contact Hotel or Bali Kids for bookings.
I am flying over for the Dinner and then going to Vietnam on 3rd May to visit KOTO first hand.
This is not just a charity or a place for homeless street kids, it is to give trained skills, empowerment, paid employment, and mentoring. Sponsored by many reputable Hospitality venues.
Do take the time to Google KOTO. Emphasis is on helping Street Kids who are in extremely vulnerable circumstances.