Ibu Robin Lim & The Documentary Film-Guerrilla Midwife
My home smells of citronella essential oil – the smell is reminiscent of a local anti-mosquito oil I was given by Wayang, a friend whom I met while on vacation in Bali, Indonesia. One inhale and I am sent back, one deep breath and my spirit is filled with the essence of all that is Bali. It was explained to me that the land, the culture, and the people of Bali would always remain a part of me. I never truly understood that sentiment until I left the island.
While on our five-week family vacation my husband and I jumped on a motor-bike (it was my first time) and made our way to Nyuh Kuning village to visit Yayasan Bumi Sehat. I was overwhelmed and inspired by what we encountered. Overwhelmed by the courageous goals of this non-profit organization: “to reduce the maternal and child morbidity rate and to support the health and wise development of communities.” Inspired by the passion and commitment of all the individuals involved. I had envisioned visiting the clinic, dropping off my donations, and leaving fulfilled. Over two years later and halfway across the world I am still doing what I can to support Bumi Sehat.
I had been introduced to the film “Guerrilla Midwife” by one of the volunteers at the clinic that day and though I was enchanted by the title I never got around to watching it until a few nights ago.