In November 2023, 58 passionate international watch lovers including watchmakers and collectors gathered on the island of Bali for a special event, “The Horological Retreat,” hosted by Hendra.
Among the event’s highlights was an auction aimed at supporting underprivileged children in Bali. Sam took an active and heartfelt role in this effort, investing his own resources, time, and energy.
What began as a small gesture to give back blossomed into something extraordinary. The kindness and exceptional generosity displayed by everyone present were inspiring and felt like a profound calling for both Sam and I — a call to do more for these children.
By January 2024, Sam and I were convinced we should establish a foundation to provide long-term, sustainable support. Thus, in June 2024, HANDS TO EMPOWER was established under the legal foundation “Yayasan Pondasi Empowerment Kasih.”
The foundation would not be possible without the compassion and generosity of those who donated personal items, contributed funds, and attended this The Horological Retreat.
As a result, we feel it is important to acknowledge and express our appreciation for the following individuals. Their contributions deserve special recognition.
Denis Flageollet
Simon Brette
Remy Cools
Pierre Jacques
Jorg Haysek
Yasmina Anti
Karl F Scheufele
Yohan Martinez
Andy Zhang
James Schaff
Justin Reis
Shaheen Issa Shahe
Justin Trung
Mike Allen
William Alberto
Adam Menta
Anish Bhatt
Thomas Flemming
Thank you all for your Humanity. We love you all.
Regards
Hendra & Sam