Since Rotary Year 2024/25, the Rotary Club of Bali Nusa Dua (RCBND) has been supporting SoleFamily Bali and its Pasung project through regular cash contributions.

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SoleFamily is a registered NGO dedicated to ending the practice of “Pasung”, in which individuals with mental illness are shackled and confined in inhumane conditions. Through a structured program—ranging from patient identification and medical treatment to rehabilitation and reintegration—the foundation restores dignity and improves quality of life for some of Bali’s most vulnerable individuals.

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Following the passing of SoleFamily’s founder, Robert Stone—who had been a key driving force behind fundraising—RCBND decided to strengthen its commitment. Since February 2025, the Club has taken over 50% of the monthly instalments for SoleFamily’s ambulance, with the remaining 50% generously covered by a club member.

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The ambulance plays a critical role in the program, enabling the safe transport of severely ill and disabled patients, as well as providing dignified end-of-life support for patients and their families.

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RCBND has resolved to continue this financial support until the ambulance is fully paid, ensuring continuity of care and reinforcing its long-term commitment to improving mental health care and human dignity in Bali.