What motivates you to engage in social welfare program like the Singaraja one in Bali?
Naning Pranoto – It comes from love of life and people, particularly children. So, I am thinking, what is the best way I can do something useful for them? I know what I can do by myself is very small. So I seek support from various sponsors who can join in and stay loyal to the programs. But even with sponsors, it is still not enough to meet the necessities of many childrens lives. I always endeavor to find support even if I often get rejections from potential sponsors. Rejections dont worry me. I continue to step forward. I look at it from the positive side. For me, doing social work enhances my own life. I am doing something worthwhile with my life, rather than being caught up with frivolities. I have been on this track since 1982 when, as a journalist, I saw a lot of suffering and privation. That was when I became aware of the need to get personally involved. Centre – What tasks do you do in Singaraja? NP – What I am doing in Singaraja is similar to what I have done elsewhere in Ind
