Connection Through Sports and Cultural Exchange
Children at Peduli Anak spent a meaningful day with a group of students from the United States who were visiting through Bina Antar Budaya Mataram. The visit created a simple but genuine space for connection, where everyone could get to know each other in a relaxed and open way.
Throughout the day, interactions unfolded naturally. The children were not only welcoming, but also began to feel more comfortable engaging with peopl
Learning Through Shared Moments
The day began with a sport session, where the children and the visiting students played basketball and futsal together. The field quickly filled with energy, laughter, and teamwork, turning it into a space where everyone could connect without barriers.
Through these shared activities, the children were doing more than just playing. They were learning how to communicate, adapt, and connect with others, discovering that even with different languages, understanding can still grow.
Seeing Beyond Their Everyday World
Alongside the games, the visiting students shared a glimpse of life in the United States. The children listened with curiosity, opening a window to a world beyond what they experience in their daily lives.
Moments like these help broaden their perspective. They begin to see that there are many ways of living, thinking, and connecting, which plays an important role in building their confidence and social awareness.
Visits like this are part of Peduli Anak’s long-term approach to supporting children’s development. It is not only about education in the classroom, but also about creating meaningful experiences that help shape how they see themselves and the world around them.
At the end of the day, what remained was more than just the memory of playing together. It was a shared experience that showed how differences can bring people closer, and how connection can grow in the simplest of moments.
