Collaboration For Cleaner Environment In Bali’s Big Eco Weekend 2016
Staying true to their commitment to contribute in protecting the environment, Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia and Quiksilver Indonesia strengthen their commitment to work hand in hand with local government, communities, and environmental warriors to keep Bali’s beaches clean and safe. Since 2007, the Bali Beach Clean Up (BBCU) crew have been cleaning the shorelines of Kuta,
Walking Into The Wild
Arjun Bhogal is on a mission. In 2012, he and a university friend challenged themselves to travel from their hometown in Cardiff, South Wales, United Kingdom, to New South Wales in Australia. Conventional travellers they were not. Instead of getting on the plane, the duo chose to travel by foot, turning their planned trip into
The Fourth Clean Up Jakarta Day Calls for Volunteers
Clean Up Jakarta Day returns this year to educate people about the detrimental effects of littering, and to groom citizens who are responsible and concerned about the cleanliness of the capital. Last year’s Clean Up Jakarta Day – also held in October – saw over 10,000 volunteers at 37 locations around Jakarta coming together at
Ascott Serviced Residences Participating in Clean Up Jakarta Day
Ascott Jakarta, Ascott Kuningan Jakarta, Citadines Rasuna Jakarta, Somerset Berlian Jakarta, and Somerset Grand Citra as the members of The Ascott Limited, organised teams to participate in the Clean Up Jakarta Day on Sunday, 16 October 2016. This year, The Ascott properties are proud to invite the residents to participate in the cleaning day. Mr. Kenneth
Starbucks Indonesia Celebrates Global Handwashing Day with Charity Activities
Drawing attention to the importance of washing one’s hands for health, Starbucks Indonesia together with Planet Water Foundation organised an event to celebrate Global Handwashing Day on 13 October. Following the theme “Make Handwashing a Habit”, Starbucks Indonesia demonstrated the proper way to wash one’s hands with soap in front of students of SD Negeri
Food for Thought by Will Meyrick
While for most the image of Bali is one of amazing beauty and an extraordinary lifestyle there is another side to life on this magnificent island. With limited recourse to education and social services many families in Bali work hard to survive, in the remote areas where schools and running water are rare entire families
DAAD: Connecting People and Academia
The German Academic Exchange Service DAAD can look back on a long tradition of connecting people and academia. What started in 1925 in Heidelberg, Germany as the initiative of a group of students who wanted to become “more international” has turned into an independent worldwide organisation that promotes academic cooperation through the exchange of students,
NOW! Jakarta Contest: International Ballet Star Gala 2017
Answer the questions and get a chance to win 2 tickets for International Ballet Star Gala (IBSG) 2017! HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Follow NOW! Jakarta on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Follow the link http://bit.ly/IBSGTrivia Fill all the required field The contest started on 27th January 2017 at 4:00 PM and will be closed on 2nd February 2017 at 3:00 PM. The winner will be announced on 2nd February 2017 at 4:00 PM. Terms and
Starbucks 6th Global Month of Service (GMoS)
Starbucks Indonesia in collaboration with Prestasi Junior Indonesia (PJI), held the 6th Starbucks Global Month of Service (GMoS) on April 28th. The programme aimed to improve the well-being of surrounding communities by helping the youth to connect with meaningful economic or education opportunities. Global Month of Service is an annual initiative when Starbucks invites partners
The Living Wall: An Initiative for Underprivileged Children in Jakarta
“What would you do if you had one more day to live?” This is the question being posed to young adults through a Rachel House initiative called “The Living Wall”. Rachel House provides home based palliative care for underpriveliged children in Jakarta living with advanced stage illnesses like cancer and HIV / Aids (see "Focus on
Bali Beach Clean Up 2016
Known as one of the main tourist destinations in Indonesia, Bali has more than four million citizens. As the number of residents and visiting tourists grow Bali, the amount of rubbish is also increasing. Since 2007, Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia (CCAI) and Quiksilver Indonesia (QS) have worked together on a programme called Bali Beach Clean Up
Focus on Rachel House
“There were about thirty beds on each side of the ward and I remember seeing all the children screaming in pain”. That moment, walking through the paediatric ward at one of Jakarta’s public hospitals, has forever stuck with Lynna Chandra, the founder of Rachel House, the first yayasan (foundation) in Indonesia to provide palliative care for
NOW! Jakarta Contest: Java Jazz Festival 2017
Repost this picture given and stand a chance to win 2 tickets for Jakarta International BNI Java Jazz Festival 2017! HOW TO PARTICIPATE: 1. Follow @now_jakarta on Instagram. 2. Repost the picture given on your Instagram account. 3. Tag your friend who will accompany you to the event and tell us who would you like to watch the
