Bali Luih Children's Foundation
The Bali Anak Bali Luih Foundation (Yayasan Anak Bali Luih), located in Tabanan, Bali, was ordered to dissolve by the Tabanan District Court on September 4, 2025. This decision was made after its leadership was convicted of running a child-trafficking and baby-selling syndicate. [1, 2]
The closure and dissolution were finalized by the Tabanan District Attorney's Office (Kejari Tabanan) following convictions handed down by the courts. The foundation's founder was sentenced to 6 years in prison for human trafficking, marking the official end of the organization's operations. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
If you are looking for legitimate, verified non-profit organizations that support children and youth in the region, there are several transparent options available:
- Bali Children Foundation: Focuses on school sponsorships, scholarships, and technology/English classes for disadvantaged children in remote regions of Bali and neighboring islands. [1, 2]
- Bali Life Foundation: Supports underprivileged children and families with education, housing, and maternal empowerment programs to break the cycle of poverty. [1, 2]
- Bali Children's Project: A registered charity that assists students with school sponsorships, library renovations, and child protection workshops. [1]
Documents
| Title | Publication date |
|---|---|
| 'Sophisticated' and ‘thriving in secrecy’: What’s beneath Indonesia’s underground baby trafficking trade? | 24 December 2025 |