Surfing & Volunteering with Swimdo
Surf, Give Back, and Ride the Waves That Define Bali: Volunteer with Swimdo in Keramas Every year, hundreds of thousands of travelers make their pilgrimage to Bali, chasing the same dream: azure water, warm sun, and waves that seem almost too perfect to be real. They come to surf, to dive, to snorkel, to feel […]
Swimdo Receives Support from the Bali International Women’s Association
About BIWA On May 5th, Swimdo was invited by the Bali International Women’s Association (BIWA) to present our work at their Social Welfare Group meeting, and we are thrilled to share that the visit resulted in a generous donation to help us expand our reach across Bali. The Bali International Women’s Association is a women’s […]
New Summer Classes, Instructor Workshop, and Why Rescue Skills Matter
As summer approaches, Swimdo is gearing up for a busy season. Thanks to growing volunteer support, we’re opening an additional class to reach more children across Bali. To ensure every session stays safe and effective, we’ve also expanded our team, hiring new assistant instructors and bringing together volunteers from near and far, including Niamh from […]
Green School Students Join Swimdo to Deliver Survival Swimming Program in Gerokgak, North Bali
Seven Weeks of Preparation Before Entering the Community From 2 to 5 March, Swimdo partnered with students from Green School Bali through a meaningful service trip program, a five-day community engagement initiative supporting water safety education and environmental awareness in Gerokgak District, North Bali. Together, 15 middle- and high-school students from Green School worked alongside Swimdo instructors to deliver a three-day survival […]
Water Safety as Part of Climate Change Adaptation
Extreme Floods as a Climate Reality Indonesia is increasingly facing the real and devastating impacts of climate change. One of the most visible and deadly consequences is flooding—occurring more frequently, more intensely, and in places that were previously considered low risk. Recently, catastrophic floods struck Sumatra Island, affecting large areas of Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. […]
Swimdo Research Plan on Drowning and Water Safety
Starting Strong: Our 2024 Drowning Prevention Survey Plan In 2023, Swimdo had the privilege of attending the World Conference on Drowning Prevention (WCDP) in Perth, Australia. This global gathering was not only inspiring but also deeply educational; it broadened our understanding of international efforts and reaffirmed how closely our mission aligns with neighboring countries facing […]
1,044 Students, 7 Villages, 1 Big Step Toward Safer Waters
Reaching 1,044 students across 7 coastal villages in Gianyar Regency This is the first time we’ve ever done something like this, and we couldn’t be prouder of how it turned out. At Swimdo, we believe that the first step to preventing drowning is understanding what children already know—and what they still need to learn—about water […]
International Swimming Teacher
Certification for Our Team July 2024 was a big month for Swimdo! Our instructors took a huge leap forward by completing the STA International Swimming Teacher Certification—a major milestone in our mission to bring world-class swim education to communities where we offer our program. This achievement was made possible thanks to Amy Holden, one of […]
Continuing Our Mission:
A Return to Rote Island On our second visit, we focused on training local volunteers who had previously assisted our team, preparing them to become certified instructors in water safety and survival swimming. This third trip marked an exciting milestone: we returned not only to continue teaching but also to support and supervise our newly […]
Lifesaving and First Aid Training: Building a Safer Swimdo
Our longtime partner, SwimTayka from the UK, continues to support our mission. This year, they sent one of their experienced trainers, Amie Henderson, to help improve our team’s qualifications and emergency readiness. As part of our annual instructor training, our team participated in two internationally recognized certifications: A recent incident during our swimming class—a near-drowning […]