Liverpool's first ever match in Jakarta promises to be an unforgettable experience for tens of thousands of passionate fans who've been waiting years to see their heroes play on Indonesian soil.

However, for 36 young children from Bali, the game really will be a once in a lifetime experience.

The kids who all live at SALAM Children's Home - a place where disadvantaged children in small villages can to go to school - will be travelling to Jakarta to watch Liverpool thanks to the efforts of Kenny Latham (pictured above with the kids), a die-hard Kopite who volunteers at the orphanage.

Kenny was brought up in Liverpool - his parents still live in Bootle - but relocated to Bali 15 years ago and now coaches disadvantaged kids all over Bali and Indonesia.

His passion for Liverpool FC has never faded and it's this lifetime love for the club that he's attempting to pass onto the children in the home. And it's why on the morning of July 18th, 36 children, four staff and Kenny himself will be setting off on an epic 30-hour bus ride to see Brendan Rodgers' team in action.

"A few years ago I promised the children that if Liverpool were ever to make it to Indonesia I would take them to the game," Kenny told LFCtour.com. "With the greatest respect, I never in my wildest dreams thought it would become a reality but a promise is a promise. Through the sponsorship of Xproperties and Kumba here in Bali we've raised the money for a 45-seater bus. The bus journey is around 30 hours one-way so as you can appreciate, this is a huge task not only for me but for the staff."
Upon hearing of Kenny's big trip, Liverpool FC donated 42 match tickets for the game against the Indonesian XI and 42 passes for the kids and staff to watch training the night before. However, Kenny still needs to raise the money to cover the costs of the trip to Jakarta.

"We're still raising money for accommodation and food," claims Latham, "but one way or another, they are going - that is for definite. Myself and the kids have danced and sang at a charity night here in Bali and the kids have done extra chores to raise a little money but we are still some way off.

"These children will never get the chance like this again in their lifetime and, by God, they deserve it. The orphanage actually caters for not only children without parents but also children with parents from around Indonesia but who simply cannot afford to support them - forcing them to beg on the street. The children's home accommodates a total of 45 Children - 22 Girls and 23 Boys - who range from seven through to 17 years. If any Liverpool fan around the world is reading this and wants to help us raise the money for the trip, please email me at kenlatham1965@gmail.com or visit the SALAM Children's Home website at www.salambali.org."