Bali, January 24, 2026 – United In Diversity (UID) successfully held UID SARASEHAN (Shared Aspiration, Empathy, Action), an initiative designed as an open and inclusive dialogue space where diverse communities can come together to learn from one another, listen deeply, and build shared understanding.

Carrying the theme “Rethinking Natural Disasters: Fate or Human Action?”, the session brought together 25 participants from 11 communities working across disaster response, environmental protection, waste management and related sustainability issues. The discussion lasted for approximately two hours and unfolded in an engaged, reflective, and highly participatory atmosphere.

Unlike conventional discussion formats, UID SARASEHAN intentionally adopts a speakerless and panel-free concept. Every participant is given equal space and opportunity to speak, ensuring that all perspectives are valued equally. This approach encourages participants not only to exchange ideas, but also to practice attentive listening–understanding disasters not merely through different lines of reasoning, but through diverse lived experiences and sectoral lenses.

UID SARASEHAN is deliberately designed as a safe and informal space, embracing the concept of “conversations over coffee.” This non-formal setting allows dialogue to flow organically and honestly. Throughout the session, participants demonstrated strong enthusiasm in sharing their views, contributing to a rich and dynamic exchange of perspectives.

The session was attended by representatives from a wide range of communities, including Wastehub, Bali Waste Cycle, Masyarakat dan Alam Nusantara, Yayasan Westerlaken Alliance Indonesia, the Indonesian Red Cross (Palang Merah Indonesia), Mangrove Nusantara, MAPAL Widya Bhuana University, Mapala Giri Sakti Universitas Hindu Indonesia, Social Project Bali, Mank Adi Bali Recycle, Trash Hero Community, and Merah Putih Hijau, reflecting the diversity of actors actively engaged in environmental and disaster-related issues in Bali.

According to Nimas Mega Purnamasari, Director of UID Bali Campus, the campus is intentionally positioned as a learning hub where dialogue and collaboration can flourish. “UID Bali Campus is a space where people can gather and engage in meaningful dialogue. We aim to become a hub for communities to connect through this program. UID SARASEHAN is designed to act as a catalyst for collaboration–moving beyond siloed efforts–because ultimately, we all share the same goal,” she stated.

In line with this vision, UID SARASEHAN remains open to future collaborations and is intended to serve as a catalyst for collective action across communities and sectors, particularly in addressing increasingly complex environmental and disaster-related challenges.

Looking ahead, UID SARASEHAN will be held on a monthly basis and will become a regular program at UID Bali Campus. Through its inclusive and participatory dialogue format, UID hopes this space will continue to grow as a platform for sharing aspirations, building empathy, and inspiring collective action.