
Nila Tanzil
Founder
Nila is a children’s literacy advocate working in remote, underdeveloped regions of eastern Indonesia. She is also a communications professional and has been working in multinational companies in Indonesia and Singapore and reputable NGOs in Indonesia.
Nila has received numerous awards for her work in advancing children’s literacy across eastern Indonesia, including the “10 EY Entrepreneur of The Year 2016” from Ernst & Young, “10 Inspiring Women 2015” by Forbes Indonesia, the “Kartini Next Generation 2013: Inspiring Woman in ICT for Community Development” from the Ministry of Women Empowerment & Child Protection and the Ministry of Communication & IT, “Indonesia’s Inspiring Youth & Women 2012” from Indosat, and the She Can! 2011 Award from Tupperware.
Nila holds a Masters degree in European Communication Studies from Universiteit van Amsterdam, The Netherlands and BA in International Relations from the University of Parahyangan, Indonesia, where she graduated as “The Best Student of The Year”.

Eva Muchtar
Supervisor
Eva works as a freelance writer and PR consultant, specializing in social development work for NGOs, development agencies, and corporates. In addition to volunteering in Taman Bacaan Pelangi, Eva is also active in several other social, meditation, and spiritual activities in Indonesia.
Eva holds a Masters degree in Public Relations from Stirling University, Scotland, UK and BA in Computer Science from University of Indonesia.

Inkan Nasution
Supervisor
Ingkan holds a masters degree in corporate law from Universiteit Leiden, The Netherlands and a bachelor degree in law from the University of Indonesia.

Monika Harahap
Project Manager
Prior to her graduation, she spent two months in Papua as a part of the “KKN” or Kuliah Kerja Nyata. Her experience in Papua has changed her mindset towards life and the world. It was like a tipping point for her where she started growing her passion in education, children, and the love of Eastern Indonesia.
In her leisure time, she loves reading books.

Upan Thamrin
Project Coordinator
Upan holds a Bachelor degree in Chemistry from Mataram University, Lombok, NTB.
Upan will be based to lead establishing process of our libraries in West Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara.
In his leisure time, he loves reading motivational books.

Tri Sujarwo
Project Coordinator

Widodo
Project Coordinator
His passion in nature, education, and children in remoted area brings him traveling around Indonesia and share his dreams. Widodo loves traveling and writing poetry.

Zulyamin Kimo
Project Coordinator