WHAT IS DINARI?

DINARI was established on June 4th, 1992 in Bali and it was an effort from human’s responsible as God’s creations. “DINARI” stands for “Dian Bhuana Lestari,” which mean lights that shine throughout the world. DINARI was established as the idea of the founders who want to realize their concern for the environment and the desire to change the environment for the better. So in accordance with the existing Foundation deed, the work done by DINARI is conducting socio-economic development program for the poor community.

A society that became the focus of DINARI service is poor in urban and rural areas, mostly the migrants from other islands who want to pit their luck in Bali, the island which is very prospective for the business.

DINARI program grows well. In organizing the program, DINARI working with partners both from local and abroad. The work program was originally realized in the form of individual and trust bank group called CIANDRI (Citra Perempuan Madiri), and then developed with the general group.

Individual products helps small entrepreneurs with business types vary from meatballs seller, stalls, craftsmen, etc. CIANDRI groups are groups whose members consist of women who have their own business to support the husband’s income. Their efforts include stalls, waste collectors, mobile food vendors, market traders, etc. General group focuses on farmers and breeders in rural areas.

The development of service programs to the community coupled with increasing the number of employees. DINARI initially has only one director and two employees. In the course of 17 years, there was a cycle of staff where the staff come and goes and until the end of 2009 the number becomes 44 staff.

DINARI first has offices in Sempidi, Mengwi, Badung, Bali, and then grow with the addition of one branch in Melaya, Jembrana, West Bali. Furthermore, by progressively expanding program of DINARI, the Badung branch which once in one building with main office, were moved to a separate building, but still in Sempidi. And since the main office in Sempidi was no more adequate with the increase of employees, the main office was then moved to Abianbase, Mengwi. And finally in March 2007, DINARI has its own office building located in Abianbase.

The most recent government regulation forbid foundation to conduct finance and to face this regulation DINARI foundation make two institution that allowed to continued the MED program. DINARI Melaya Branch becomes Cooperative ‘MUK’ while DINARI Badung Branch becomes DINARA Ventura.

VISION:

An integrated world with prosperous society, free from poverty.

MISSION:

To raise society’s awareness of environmental issues and to provide opportunities for people in chronic poverty to improve their lives.

VALUE:

Love, Care, Equality, Transparency, Trust.

MOTTO:

For the wholeness of creation.

COMMITMENT:

To serve and help the poor.

STRATEGY:

To empower people, create jobs, stimulate small business, and strengthen communities amongst the poor by providing seminars and workshops, training and counseling, and small business loans.