Charity By Design

New Year. New Resolution. New Post.

What is the best way to start a blog if not by something positive, such as charity, right?

I am not talking about giving away big fat checks but more like helping with what you already have. Your heart, time, and skill. I, myself, prefer to do charity by design even though I do not have that much experience in this matter.

But, I saw a chance and grabbed it.

Sikola Mangkasara or School of Makassar, Indonesia. A non-profit institution where young children and teenagers are educated to always believe in what they are capable of, have positive attitudes, honor moral values and be in the best version of themselves. The institution was founded in January 1st, 2008 by a group of bright young women.

 Happy 5th Anniversary !!!

Notice the house below? Yes, they use the humble abandoned house to accommodate their activities. Thumbs up for the staff for being brave and creative!  Planning a renovation finally can be done with the help of others, mostly through donation.

But, I volunteered to help in designing the interior while another bright young girl, Amalia, helped with the architectural features. Different story with Mr. Realist. He had his own way to help and it included with his favorite thing in the world, donuts. Yup, D-O-N-U-T-S. He made sure that all of us, especially the kids, had happy tummies all the time.

–any kind of help counts 🙂

It was such an amazing experience working side by side with a group of people who have great intention —I am proud to call them friends of mine and, of course, my husband.

Anyway, these are the 3D renderings from the ongoing project.

Front View

1F Floorplan

Raised floor, Hall, Kitchen+Storage Room, Indoor Bathroom & Toilet for Girls, Outdoor Bathroom & Toilet for Boys

2F Floorplan

Office, Separate Bedrooms for the Boys & Girls

So, if you are somewhere across the globe laying down on the beach, sipping a delicious drink, and wondering what you are going to do with the extra money in your pocket or you just simply want the same opportunity to do something that is actually great and fulfilling..

maybe..

just maybe..

Sikola Mangkasara is one of the best places for you to start.

Want to know more about this awe-inspiring place? Please click here. Nope, not here. There!

Cheers!