—— Event Registration ——This event is for free and open to public. If you want to join this event, please register at the Dojo Front Desk or send us an email to events@dojobali.org. ————————————— Giving back to your community: How to enhance the lives of those less fortunate in Bali Robert Solemen is the founder of Solemen Indonesia which is today one of the most well known and trusted charities in Bali. Come and listen to his story, the reason why behind and how he managed to create this non-profit charity which is primalry focusing its efforts on helping the disadvantaged in Bali, Indonesia. Background: People with disabilities in Bali are often hidden behind closed doors living very sad lives not receiving the care or medical attention despite suffering serious ailments. Yayasan Solemen Indonesia, an Indonesian registered charity, helps turn lives around for those with disabilities and disadvantages, assisting them to access medical assessments, treatment, therapy, sponsorships and ongoing holistic support. We create opportunities in care, education and work to enable the break the cycle of poverty. From small beginnings the charity is now renowned for enhancing lives of those most in need in Bali.  About Robert: Robert has a lot of previous experience in charity work having been involved for many years, with many treks under his belt. From across the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, in the mountains of Nepal, coast to coast through the rainforests in Costa Rica, Mount Mulanje (Africa’s 3rd highest mountain in Malawi), trekking to base camp Everest, Tibet. All to raise money for cancer research and facilities among children and young adults in the United Kingdom. He raised money and delivered aid from London to the war zone during the civil war in Yugoslavia, narrowly escaping an ambush in Kosovo and was injured in a terrorist attack by the Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) while working on a BBC documentary exposing the drug barons and de-forestation issues in Peru. Have a look at Solemens website and facebook page:  SOLEMEN website: http://www.solemen.org Robert’s Bio: http://www.solemen.org/meet-the-team-robert-epstone/ FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/IndonesiaSoleMen?fref=ts Looking forward to seeing you there!