ACACIA AGENDA - VOLUME II
For more than 20 years, Bali has been a second home to us. This film is our love letter to its people, its places, and its culture.
Coming from Hawai‘i, we understand what it means to live in relationship with land, not above it. Bali has shaped the way we live and see the world, deepening our respect for patience, presence, and the traditions that protect both people and place. This project was created from deep gratitude and care, and from a desire to honor Bali not as a destination, but as a living community.
Through these stories, we celebrate the women who carry culture forward each day. Their work, wisdom, and connection to the land sustain the spirit of the island and remind us that balance between people, nature, and what is sacred is something we all share responsibility for.
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Produced and edited by Caylee Robertson and Kiana Kanoa
Muse, Poem & Narration Eva Kandra
Score and Sound design by Alex Gabriel
Activist, Model, FOUNDER OF WE ARE KEMBALI
EVA KANDRA
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dancer, FOUNDER - KERTA ART CLUB
AYU ANANTHA PUTRI
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Documentary Filmmaker, founder of rahayu project
Maria Mutiara
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Chef, Author of Paon: Real Balinese Cooking
Maya Kerthyasa
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In Bali, care is not only expressed through giving, but through understanding. At the heart of Balinese life is Tri Hita Karana, the philosophy of balance between land, people, and spirit. This way of living shapes how communities gather, how children are taught, and how the island sustains itself across generations.
Supporting Bali means moving in relationship with these values. It means learning from Balinese-led initiatives that hold deep knowledge of place, culture, and responsibility. By engaging with organizations rooted in Tri Hita Karana, we support not just projects, but the systems of care that allow Bali to remain alive, resilient, and whole.
We Are Kembali
Founded by our dear friend Eva Kandra, We Are Kembali is a regenerative collective rooted in restoring right relationship with land, people, and spirit. Guided by lived practices of reciprocity and care, the collective supports community-led initiatives that nourish Bali from the ground up. Their work centers on healing ecosystems, uplifting local families, and honoring ancestral wisdom, helping ensure the island’s culture and vitality endure for generations.
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HARMONY SCHOOL
A family-run school shaped by the vision and care of Maria and her family. Harmony School supports early childhood learning through initiatives that center nature, emotional awareness, and cultural belonging. By nurturing curiosity and respect for the world around them, the school offers children a foundation grounded in relationship to land, people, and shared responsibility, helping sustain Bali’s values for generations to come.
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Bali Children's Project
Dedicated to expanding access to education for children across Bali, with the belief that learning is one of the most powerful tools for change. The Bali Children’s Project helps families move beyond cycles of poverty while strengthening the social fabric of local communities. Their work reflects a deep commitment to care, opportunity, and shared responsibility, contributing to a more balanced and resilient future for the island.
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