Sarah Chapman

Sarah Chapman is a dedicated advocate and co-founder of SoleFamily, originally from Manchester, UK. Sarah has two daughters and two small grandsons. A qualified general and mental health nurse, Sarah served in the National Health Service for 28 years before taking early retirement in 2012 to pursue her passion for humanitarian work in Bali, an island that she fell in love with. After hearing about a young girl suffering from malnutrition in a remote area. What began as a mission to help one child has blossomed into an organisation that has supported over 5,000 underprivileged families throughout Bali. In Bali, Sarah started Solemen’s outreach programme, now known as SoleFamily of which she is co-founder. Sarah thrives in the field with her outreach teams, preferring hands-on engagement to office work. Known for her straightforward and down-to-earth personality, she is admired by many for her compassion and dedication. Outside of her vital voluntary work with SoleFamily, Sarah cherishes her limited personal downtime relaxing, enjoying reading, watching movies, and exercising on the beach. With a firm belief that “One person suffering is One person too many,” Sarah is committed to expanding SoleFamily's outreach programs to assist more families and communities. She advocates for open conversations around mental health, encouraging others to embrace these issues rather than hide from them. Her ambition is to continue making a meaningful impact, transforming lives and fostering hope in those who need it most.