HIV/AIDS Support Program – Bali

Since 2007, Rotary Club Bali Nusa Dua (RCBND) has been actively engaged in HIV/AIDS-related initiatives in Bali. The program was originally initiated by charter member Ari Murti, whose work laid the foundation for a broad, multi-faceted response. Today, these efforts are continued and further developed by other members and partners of the Club.

Earlier activities included:

Training of midwives, particularly in preventing mother-to-child transmission
Education and awareness programs across schools, universities, and communities
Training of counsellors for NGOs, clinics, and hospitals
Direct support to affected families through nutrition and education assistance

These initiatives are noted here for context.

Current Focus
RCBND’s activities are now concentrated on two key areas:

1. Support for WM Medica Clinic (formerly Klinik Amerta)
RCBND continues its long-standing support of WM Medica Clinic, formerly known as Klinik Amerta. The clinic is widely recognized for its work in HIV prevention, testing, and treatment in Bali.
WM Medica Clinic provides:

Free and confidential HIV testing
Medical treatment and follow-up care
Counselling and patient support services

The clinic depends heavily on external funding. In response to rising operational costs, RCBND has increased its financial contributions to ensure continuity and quality of care. The Club remains one of the clinic’s principal supporters.

The clinic’s current name reflects its founders, Dewa Nyoman Wirawan, Partha Muliawan, and Anak Agung Sagung Mas Partini, all of whom have played key roles in advancing HIV/AIDS care and prevention in Bali.

2. Scholarship Program for HIV/AIDS-Affected Students

RCBND also supports a scholarship program for children affected by HIV/AIDS, helping to ensure continued access to education.

This program is implemented in partnership with Rotary Club Norden (Germany), which has committed to supporting the initiative over a five-year period until the end of 2027.

Continuing Need

Despite progress, HIV/AIDS continues to place a burden on affected individuals and families. Sustained support remains essential to maintain access to medical care and education.