Sjaki-Tari-Us Background information

Thijs van Harte and his wife Karin Leithuijser since the nineties they visits Bali.

So through their youngest daughter Tari, who is born with the Down Syndrom, they came in touch with the Dutch facilities and the education for children with a mental disability.

During trips to Bali, they were wondering about facilities for children with a mental disability. 

They found out that there were schools for children with a mental disability. But professionalism in Bali is less developed than in Western countries. Therefore, the dream and vision to contribute to this development and thereby the purpose of the foundation Sjaki-Tari-Us became clear:

"To improve and increase the learning possibilities, communication, capabilities and independence of children with a mental disability. With the usage of several play and learning materials and methods and to support schools and teachers in the practise of this goal."

Sjaki-Tari-Us

Three words: 

Sjaki – the twinbrother of Theyss who died in 2002

Tari – their beautifull daughter she shows what is possible

Us –  all together, children, teachers, parents and you

Foundation Sjaki-Tari-Us was founded in September 2006.