A Heartfelt Commitment to Water Safety: Swimdo’s Valentine to Indonesia’s Children

Drowning Prevention in High-Risk Areas: A Lifeline for Indonesian Children In many regions of Indonesia, water is both a playground and a potential danger. Recognizing the need to address drowning risks in high-risk areas, Swimdo has embarked on a heartfelt journey to bring survival swimming and water safety education to the children who need it […]

Swimdo’s March Update: Celebrating Traditions and Expanding Horizons

Celebrating Galungan: A Time of Togetherness Last month, Bali shimmered with the festive spirit of Galungan, a significant Balinese holiday symbolizing the victory of dharma over adharma. It was a week-long celebration, and in honor of this cultural cornerstone, we paused our swimming classes. This break allowed our students and staff to fully engage in […]

Understanding the Realities of Water Safety

A Close Call at the Big Pool In North Bali, a routine swim turned into a harrowing experience for a woman in her 40s. While swimming at a large 2-meter-deep pool with friends, she found herself exhausted and panicking in the middle of the pool. Her friends’ attempts to help were unsuccessful, leading them to […]

Swimdo Newsletter—May 2024

Continuing Our Mission: A Return to Rote Island Last month, in April 2024, the Swimdo team returned to Rote Island in East Nusa Tenggara for the third time. Our journey began with the generous support of the Massie family, whose collaboration helped us reach children in the coastal villages of Nembrala and Bo’a during our […]

World Drowning Prevention Day 2025

On World Drowning Prevention Day, we at Swimdo want to share a story that underscores the harsh reality of drowning in Indonesia. Just a few weeks ago, on July 21, 2025, during one of our teaching sessions, a 9-year-old girl nearly drowned at a public swimming pool. She had been swimming alone while her family, […]