Community Impact
Today, the Sasak Warriors continue their mission with a focus on three vital pillars: food aid and poverty relief, environmental sustainability, and education and child safety. In Senaru and Batukok, where poverty deeply affects the lives of many, they support the most vulnerable, particularly single mothers and the elderly, through a weekly food aid program funded by profits from Rinjani Dawn Adventures trekking, Cafe Rinjani Dawn food sales, and Sasak Warriors merchandise. These food parcels include fresh, organically grown produce from the cafe’s kitchen garden, ensuring resources reach those who need them most. Committed to environmental sustainability, the Sasak Warriors organize regular clean-ups on Mount Rinjani and the Senaru Waterfall Trail, removing waste and preserving the region’s natural beauty. They also work with local and international schools to educate young people about conservation and integrate sustainable practices into their programs, such as using organic ingredients in food aid parcels. In the realm of education and child safety, they aim to create brighter futures by donating educational materials to local schools in 2025 and re-launching their fundraising campaign for a school bus, a critical initiative to improve student safety and accessibility by reducing accidents involving scooters and ensuring all children can attend school.
Funding
The Sasak Warriors initiative is funded through a percentage of profits from Mount Rinjani trekking and other Lombok tours operated by Rinjani Dawn Adventures, as well as sales from Cafe Rinjani Dawn. Additionally, 100% of the proceeds from Sasak Warriors merchandise sold at Summit Souvenirs, the shop within our restaurant, directly supports the program. We are also deeply grateful for the generosity of customers who, after experiencing one of our tours, choose to make additional donations to the initiative, helping us extend our impact even further.
