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A heartwarming volunteer effort from the Sumba Foundation®.

In November of 2017, with the help of guests from NIHI Sumba®, The Sumba Foundation was able to initiate and establish the first English class. At the time, it comprised 39 primary school students.

By June 2019, they officially opened their Learning Development Center in Hobawawi where we teach nearly 500 students (ages 4 to 18) English language and computer skills. There’s a total of three (3) afternoon English class locations, and in the mornings when children are obligated to attend their local government schools, we supplement their standard curriculum.

The Sumba Foundation, guests accompany staff to one of the nearby schools where they can contribute to English classes with playful lessons, songs, and games – incredibly rewarding and fun!

Young Sumbanese students smiling white attentively participating in an English class at the Sumba Foundation’s Learning Development Center, one of the cultural experiences organized by the resort for guests to interact with local children.
Sumbanese children joyfully participating in an English class activity at the Learning Development Center, supported by NIHI Sumba and the Burch Family Foundation, to enhance language and social skills through songs and interactive learning.
Engaged Sumbanese children reacting with curiosity and amusement during a lively English lesson at the Sumba Foundation’s Learning Development Center.

Overview

Accompany the team to a nearby school, where you can contribute to English classes through playful lessons, songs and games.

An incredibly rewarding and fun experience, intermingle with the children of Sumba, while making an impact on their education and
confidence to socialize.

Be ready for all of the questions the children will ask. They are always excited for visitors and are openly curious. A wonderful volunteer effort for

CAPACITY
unlimited

DURATION
1h30

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