Our Story
In the early 2000s, Bali stood at a tipping point. Traditional farming methods — once deeply aligned with nature — were being rapidly replaced by chemical agriculture. Our land was suffering and people were losing connection to the land. The knowledge that had sustained so many generations was at risk of being forgotten.
A group of farmers, educators, and environmental stewards came together around a shared mission to restore Bali’s regenerative roots and protect their beautiful paradise while preserving local traditions. At the heart of this movement was permaculture — a way of working with the land, rather than against it.
In 2012, Tri Hita Karana Bali (THKB) was formally established as a non-profit foundation, and named after the Balinese philosophy of balance between people, planet, and spirit. THKB became home to those with a desire to protect, learn from, and grow with nature.
Our journey began in Ubud, where we transformed a family home into a living permaculture house that also serves as a centre for community learning. Volunteers from all corners of the world joined our journey — from seasoned permaculture practitioners to students and travellers simply wanting to reconnect with their food and nature. As the community grew, so did our projects, which span across land restoration, renewable energy installations, waste treatment, water harvesting and educational partnerships.
In 2024, we opened our second permaculture centre in Tabanan, allowing us to host more volunteers, offer greater workshops and deepen our impact. We believe that education is the seed of change and true restoration starts from within — by sharing our love of permaculture and spreading nature’s wisdom beyond, we can foster a flourishing future together.
From Bali to beyond, our story is still being written, and always evolving alongside nature. We invite you to be part of our journey as a partner, donor, or volunteer.
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