Millions of children in Eastern Indonesia do not have access to quality books

 

Let's change that

Taman Bacaan Pelangi

(Rainbow Reading Gardens)

We are a non-profit organisation working to establish children’s libraries
in remote areas of Eastern Indonesia since 2009.

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Our Impact

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207

Libraries established

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287.962+

Books delivered

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42,189+

Children served

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5,892+

Teachers trained

Our Libraries

Check out all the children’s libraries that Taman Bacaan Pelangi [Rainbow Reading Gardens] has stablished in remote areas of Eastern Indonesia.

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Our Programs

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Establish Children Libraries

We establish child-friendly libraries in remote areas of Eastern Indonesia. We work together with the local schools and transform their library into a child friendly learning environment that will foster the love of reading in each of the student.

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Capacity Building Workshops

We provide a series of capacity building workshops for the local teachers that enable them to have the skills and knowledge needed in nurturing the habit of reading on their students and promoting literacy in their village.

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Basic Literacy Course

In each of our library, reading activities are regularly conducted. Each class has reading activities weekly at the library, lead by the classroom’s teacher. Through reading activities, children will slowly grow the love of reading.

As Retirement Looms, Mama Gina’s Love for Literacy Continues to Inspire

Regina Agho, commonly known as Mama Gina, is the most senior teacher at SDK Lena and will retire in December 2025. Despite her upcoming retirement, Mama Gina remains enthusiastic about contributing to improving literacy among the children at SDK Lena. In 2023, Mama...

Students Flock to the Library During School Break

SDN Mauwaru is a school partner of Taman Bacaan Pelangi starting from 2023. It is located in Lokalaba Village, Mauponggo District, Nagekeo Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. The reading habits of SDN Mauwaru students have already developed. They are accustomed to borrowing...

From the Library to the Winner’s Stage: Raina’s Journey in a Short Story Writing Competition

"The library has become the source of inspiration for Raina to enrich her ideas and vocabulary through the children's storybooks available there, enabling her to craft beautiful and engaging stories for her future readers (in this case, the judges). Raina often visits...

Book Delivery to Atambua with JNE

On July 30th, 2018, JNE helped Taman Bacaan Pelangi deliver books from Jakarta to Atambua, on Timor Island, NTT where the books can be used by 1343 students in SDI Wekatimun, SDI Tenubot, and SDI Wedomu. The books, packaged by TBP staff in Jakarta, were picked up by...

Cycle 3 Book Procurement

This week, we finally witnessed the fruits of our labor, as books began pouring into our latest libraries. It has taken us a long while to get to this point, from ordering the books, to quality control, to delivering the books to their final destinations. Ordering the...

Job Vacancy: Finance & Accounting Manager

We have a vacant position for a full time staff working as Finance & Accounting Manager! Job descriptions: Records all financial transaction by accounting system Has a sound knowledge and able to handle taxation such as PPh 21, PPh 23, etc. Develop accurate...

Job Vacancies: Project Coordinator & Administration Staff

We are looking for new team members to join our team! If you’re passionate in education, longing to make a difference in the lives of the local communities in remote areas, adventurous, and  want to have a meaningful life through your job, then this job might fit for...

Book Delivery to Waingapu with JNE

On June 4, 2018, JNE helped Taman Bacaan Pelangi deliver books from Jakarta to Waingapu, where the books can be used by 807 students in 3 schools; SD Katolik Kahaungu Eti, SD Masehi Payeti 2, and SD N Wainggai. The books, packaged by TBP staff in Jakarta, were picked...

Book Delivery to Alor with JNE

On May 22nd, 2018, JNE helped Taman Bacaan Pelangi deliver books from Jakarta to Alor, where the books can be used by 117 students in SD GMIT Pitungbang, Desa Otvai Alor Regency.   The books, packaged by TBP staff in Jakarta, were picked up by JNE and promptly...

Books from Blibli.com

In April 2018, to celebrate "Kartini's Day", Blibli.com held a program for a week, in which for every purchase of women's fashion, the company would donate Rp 2,100.- to Taman Bacaan Pelangi. From the fund raised, Blibli.com purchased children's books. Today, they...

Library Management Workshop Ende: Laughter, Debates and Tears

Having a library isn’t solely about having the proper infrastructure and books. Equally important, perhaps even more so, are the people placed in charge of managing said libraries. Good infrastructure means nothing if no one is there to maintain them. Quality books...

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In the News

NET. Lentera Indonesia (August 2014)
TV One - Aku Bangga (May 2015)
Trans7 - She Can! (May 2015)
DAAI TV - Mutiara Indonesia (April 2016)