OUR STORY
In 2011, a healthcare volunteer arrived in East Bali. He was astonished by the breathtaking beauty of the region The volcanoes, dense jungle and rugged hillsides are home to a rich, complex culture and a vibrant community.
In 2012, in the village of Desa Ban, in a shed with a handful of people and a few sacks of cashew nuts, YAVA was born. Now, over 300 people work at and help lead the factory in Desa Ban. It puts into the local economy millions of $US as it pays for local ingredients and wages.
And, operations have expanded to include producing dried fruits and coconut strips in the village of Oka, in eastern Flores - an area with even greater needs at this point.
