February 25, 2012

Ina Anisa




We are sad to share with you the unexpected death of Ina Anisa’s 2.5 year old daughter. Anisa was born with a disease called Hydrocephaly which is a complex disease which has a very expensive and difficult treatment. Few days ago Anisa had a high fever. The doctor prescribed some medicines which apparently helped improved her situation. However, two days later the fever picked up again and Anisa’s fragile health could not cope with it again. 


Ina Anisa is one of the members of the Women’s group in Baturiti Desa. She is still in shock and can not believe her only baby is not here anymore. All our  love and blessings to her and her family.

February 15, 2012

Mandalika

Miss Mandalika 2011
Once upon a time there was a beautiful Princess called Mandalika. She lived in the South of the island of Lombok. Her beauty was such that all the Princes in the island wanted to marry her. Because sheit was difficult for her to chose,  her father the King organized a bow and arrow contest among all the Princes. And so it happened that their desire to marry her was so big, that they all performed excellently so it was impossible for the King to chose. 

Kuta Lombok

Kuta Lombok, view from Ashtari restaurant
Bersahara organization is based in Kuta, Southern Lombok. Kuta is a beautiful land populated mainly by Sasak people who started settling here in the early 50's, mainly to fish and crop some land. The area is popular for its pristine white sand beaches, green hills and world class waves. As the area was discovered by surfers for tourism, it has slowly developed into a quiet small surfer town where locals strive to get used to external influences while preserving their local culture.