rainforests the size
of 132 football fields
are cut down
EVERY HOUR
We are on a mission to inspire millions of Indonesian children to live sustainably.
THE 3 PILLARS OF OUR PROGRAM
1: Eco-Education
We develop programs for informal eco-education. The fun games and activities based on experiential learning are implemented by local educators.
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2: Local Educators
We empower local educators with training so they can implement eco-education in their schools and grow into community change makers.
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3: Green Incentives
We reward schools who engage in eco-education with eco-friendly products: reusable bags, water filters, binoculars, environmental books etc.
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ECO-EDUCATION ALL OVER THE ARCHIPELAGO
Generous donations from supporters like you have empowered more than 100 schools across Indonesia with eco-education and books. Join the movement by donating today.
025 / Gili Trawangan, North Lombok, East Nusa Tengara
For the last 2 years, Egi Wahyuni opens a Saturday class for the local children of Gili Trawangan to learn about the... Read More
043 / Batu Kota, Bitung, North Sulawesi
Helen loves beach so much, that it breaks her heart every time she finds lots of trash on the beach. Local community... Read More
127 / Pulau Baguk, Singkil, Aceh
Chosen as one of the best youth of Pulau Banyak, Singkil, Aceh Province, Desi Irdawati got her university scholarship... Read More
126 / Sukolilo Timur, Bangkalan, East Java
Indonesian language teacher and librarian of SMP 2 Labang (public middle school), Mohammad Kurdi, is very passionate to... Read More
125 / Yenwapnour, Raja Ampat, West Papua
Been born with half European and half Carribean blood, a Marine Biologist, Arno Brival really loves cultural diversity.... Read More
124 / Pulau Balai, Singkil, Aceh
Balai Island is the main island amongst 70 islands of Banyak Islands, Aceh Province. Blessed with beautiful beaches,... Read More
085 / Sei Siur Dusun IV Panton, Langkat, North Sumatra
Mrs. Fathin has been working at Yayasan Pendidikan Al-Islam since 2008, now she is managing the boarding school as vice... Read More
123 / Catak Gayam, Jombang, East Java
Mrs. Mazidatul has been a teacher of Arabic language and manager of school library at MI Unggulan Assalam for 5 years... Read More
122 / Bunggo Wedung, Demak, Central Java
Mrs.Zuliana has been a high school teacher since 2004. Besides being a Physics teacher, she is also the head of school... Read More
121 / Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali
Mrs. Gung Asri is an Elementary school teacher since 2005. The SD (Elementary School) Saraswati, Sukawati, was... Read More
120 / Gondangan, Temanggung, Central Java
Abdurrohman was a teacher in a private school, but his concern about children education and environment awareness in... Read More
119 / Wirotho Agung, Tebo, Jambi
Mr. Wasit has been teaching Bahasa Indonesia and being head of library at SMP (Junior HS) Negeri 30 Wirotho Agung for 5... Read More
118 / Sawinggrai, Raja Ampat, West Papua
Mr. Jonas came the first time to Raja Ampat in 2015 and worked with an International NGO in Abore island. He fell in... Read More
117 / Melinggih Kelod, Gianyar, Bali
The library will have a "Waste for Lessons" program, in which the students trade recyclable waste for English Lessons.... Read More
116 / Sambinasi Barat, Ngada, East Nusa Tenggara
The children here already planted mangroves and want to do more projects for the environment in the future! There are... Read More
115 / Bandarbaru, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra
This village is stuck in their old habits, which badly affect the environment. Our green books want to change that!... Read More
114 / Jatimulyo, Demak, Central Java
Villagers here are still polluting the river by using it as waste disposal, place to wash their clothes in and even as... Read More
113 / Gunungsari, Banjarnegara, Central Java
After losing the Reading Garden, he used to go to as a child, Mr. Suparno took action and started his own one. There... Read More
112 / Berarue, Barru, South Sulawesi
A student postponed his studies, just to get these children away from smoking cigarettes to reading books! There is... Read More
111 / Sidodadi, Banyuwangi, East Java
Once a month, this school gets visited by a mobile library, which the students are very enthusiastic about. Their... Read More
110 / Detusoko Barat, Ende, East Nusa Tenggara
In this Youth Centre in Detusoko, the children have to recycle plastic and paper to join the English course. Mr.... Read More
109 / Gotong Royong, Langkat, North Sumatra
Mrs. Janine is teaching children about the environment and sustainability. She is hoping that they will apply what they... Read More
108 / Sirau, Banyumas, Central Java
Ibu Purwati loves her job as library administrator. The library was awarded as one of the best in the district. The... Read More
107 / Wateswinangun, Lamongan, East Java
Mr. Zulkifli spends only half of his day working at the market, so he can spend more time in the Reading Club. In his... Read More
106 / Kolono, Konawe Selatan, Southeast Sulawesi
Andri hopes to create one reading club in each village someday and to engage the locals in the environmental issues. In... Read More
105 / Malaka, North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
“The community doesn’t have good environmental education. That’s why they don’t know the dangers of... Read More
104 / Sibang Kaja, Badung, Bali
These kids will spend their time after school for creative games, practicing English and reading our green books. Rima... Read More
103 / Tanjung, Kampar, Riau
This village doesn’t have a main dump site so people end up burning their garbage. Another problem is the ongoing... Read More
102 / Srimulyo, OKU Timur, South Sumatra
The school doesn’t have enough funding to provide the library with new books, only to pay the teachers' salaries.... Read More
101 / Parakancanggah, Banjarnegara, Central Java
To earn money, the community here started to cultivate mushrooms and they would love to learn about composting. The... Read More
100 / Kuta Male, Tanah Karo, North Sumatra
Jhon works with the NGO The Kukang Program to give education to local communities about wildlife, nature and the... Read More
099 / Kaliasem, Buleleng, Bali
The village near Lovina beach is witnessing the damage of the coral reef and ocean pollution with plastic first... Read More
098 / Cikahuripan, Bandung Barat, West Java
This Reading club works together with elementary schools in the village to advocate for forest rehabilitation. They... Read More
097 / Sugihwaras, Bojonegoro, East Java
Mr. Rondi works as library manager and social worker to educate his community about sustainability. Especially... Read More
096 / Pandat, Pandeglang, Banten
This community has a reading program: Kids choose a book, read it and then share it with other kids to discuss it. They... Read More
095 / Klumpit, Tuban, East Java
Most of the local people work as limestone miners in the mountains, which causes huge environmental damage. The area... Read More
094 / Kalibaru Wetan, Banyuwangi, East Java
The village used to be surrounded by forest. The locals had to cut it down to survive as farmers. The local... Read More
093 / Ensaid Panjang, Sintang, West Kalimantan
Pak Riyanto dedicates most of his time to the community library where he teaches the kids about the environment. The... Read More
092 / Bangunjiwo, Bantul, DI Yogyakarta
Rifqi is still a student, but he wants to motivate the kids in his community and raise environmental awareness. The... Read More
091 / Gondosari, Kudus, Central Java
This elementary school is located in proximity of 2 cigarette manufacturing plants, which pollute the air. A lot of... Read More
090 / Pondok Kahuru, Serang, Banten
Mrs. Mafudoh's goal is to motivate students to read books and to apply what they have read in their community. The... Read More
089 / Medan Krio, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra
The kids here have been upcycling plastic bottles into artwork and they clean the school together every friday. Pak... Read More
088 / Sidomulyo, Bantul, DI Yogyakarta
This learning center provides free lessons to kids, whose parents can't afford any private tutoring. Mrs. Eva, the... Read More
087 / Gampong Jambo Timu, Lhokseumawe, Aceh
Mrs. Zainah created a community center, where children come to read, play and learn about cooking or stitching. All... Read More
086 / Sangketan, Tabanan, Bali
This community is lacking motivation to live sustainably even though they already have some knowledge about it. Once... Read More
084 / Tegalgundil, Bogor Tengah, West Java
This foundation provides programs to engage the community in reading and raising their kids with books. Pak Nandar... Read More
083 / Putrajawa, Garut, West Java
Pak Pandi says: “The students are not excited about the library yet, because it only contains boring... Read More
082 / Lihunu, Minahasa Utara, North Sulawesi
These kids already engage in activities like reading or snorkeling, so they can protect their coasts in the... Read More
081 / Keboguyang, Sidoarjo, East Java
The Lapindo Mud Disaster took place not far from here, so these kids know the effects it had first hand. Mrs. Imadul... Read More
080 / Ketosari, Purworejo, Central Java
Mrs. Maharani, who opened this library, wants to teach kids to grow herbs and is excited for more Eco-Activities!... Read More
079 / Bungbulang, Garut, West Java
Mr. Ayi Hadiyat is a religion education teacher at SMA 7 Garut. Also he runs a library called TBM Matahari Bungbulan,... Read More
078 / Pasir Putih, Manokwari, West Papua
Mrs. Kambuaya is an Indonesian language teacher at SMP Negeri 19 Manokwari. In addition to teaching, she also runs a... Read More
077 / Kalijambe Sragi, Pekalongan, Central Java
Mr. Bastiyan works in a school in the administrative department and as librarian at the same time.The library at the... Read More
076 / Petukangan Selatan, South Jakarta
Mr. Viki Iswanto is managing a library that is serving up 2000 children from kindergarten, elementary, junior high and... Read More
075 / Dangin Puri Kangin, Kota Denpasar, Bali
Mr. I Made Apriwan is a book aficionado. He played a big role in reviving the library in his school. He set up the... Read More
074 / Kertonegoro, Jember, East Java
Mr. Muhammad Andi Setiawan is still a university student. Nevertheless, he has been serving as school librarian for two... Read More
073 / Kelurahan Rawabadak Selatan, North Jakarta
Mr. Syahrudin is one of the members of the Pusat Pembelajaran Masyarakat (Society Learning Centre), that aims to... Read More
072 / Gombong, Kebumen, Central Java
After earning a degree in library science, Mr. Welly Riswanto received the library manager position in Gombong’s High... Read More
071 / Pernasidi, Banyumas, Central Java
Mrs. Ratna Dewi, a full time library manager at Elementary School 3 Pernasidi holds a Bachelors degree in library... Read More
070 / Pagerharjo, Pati, Central Java
Mrs. Fitri and her sister enjoy to have children around. Thus in 2013 they decided to establish a library called TBM... Read More
069 / TBM Sabilul Huda, Ciamis, West Java
Mr. Zezen loves to read. As he has accumulated a lot of books, he decided to set up a library, so more people could... Read More
068 / Desa Kalisada, Buleleng, Bali
After retiring from her job and moving to Singaraja, Mrs. Marshall decided to help the children in Buleleng regency and... Read More
067 / Doro, Pekalongan, Central Java
Mrs. Romyati works in school administration and manages two elementary school libraries at the same time. Now the... Read More
066 / Kutabanjarnegara, Banjarnegara, Central Java
Mrs. Siti Rokhyati Agustiani is the head of library at a Junior High School and the university tutor of the library... Read More
065 / Karya Baru, Palembang, South Sumatra
Mr. Ramond Rao, loves books to an extent, that he even majored in library science at Raden Fatah University in... Read More
064/ Pucangro, Lamongan, East Java
Mrs. Munasyarotul Fadlilati enjoys teaching kids, one of the reasons that made her open the Bintang Brilliant Reading... Read More
063 / Bayeman, Pasuruan, East Java
Mr. Muhlis is running a boarding school and so far they only have a small number of books, mostly... Read More
062 / Tebet Barat, South Jakarta
Mrs. Marhamah is a manager of the orphanage in Tebet, a district in South Jakarta. They look after 43 children from the... Read More
061 / Batu Katak, Langkat, North Sumatra
The newly opened Tiger House in North Sumatra is an educational project of Czech non-profit Green Life, aimed at... Read More
060 / Karyawangi, Bandung Barat, West Java
Mr. Dedi Diyana is a Physical Education teacher who’s also been a library manager for 4 years. The elementary school... Read More
059 / Watu Weri, Lembor Selatan, East Nusa Tenggara
Ms. Amber Clifton works at Pante Hera Turtle Conservation set up by Wicked Adventures, an ethical tour operator based... Read More
058 / Wonosalam, Demak, Central Java
Mrs. Munasichah is one of the two school librarians. The school encourages its students to read more by organizing a... Read More
057 / Sidorejo, Madiun, East Java
Mr. Irwan, a construction worker and farmer believes that books can help widen the horizon and change the mindset... Read More
056 / Saumlaki, West Southeast Maluku
Mr. Laban is a kindergarten teacher that believes in introducing the principles of sustainable lifestyle since early... Read More
055 / Wonorejo, Jember, East Java
Ms. Hastuti works as public elementary school principal in East Java, and she is really keen to change the fact that in... Read More
054 / Ambon, Maluku
Mr. Stanley, the founder of Heka Leka gives lectures twice a week at Politeknik Negeri Ambon and Pattimura University.... Read More
053 / Raja Ampat, West Papua
Ms. Warda Amir decided to join the NGO Yayasan Kalabia Indonesia so she could do something beneficial to her... Read More
052 / Wae Kelambu, Komodo, East Nusa Tenggara
Sr. Ronelyn, the headmaster of the Catholic school, applied for our “green books” because it is mission impossible... Read More
051 / Karang Panggung, Musi Rawas, South Sumatra
Mr. Pungky works for an NGO called Animals Indonesia. Their mission is to protect endangered species and rehabilitate... Read More
050 / Widodomartani, Sleman, Yogyakarta
Originally from Sumbawa, Mr. Nanang Sujatmiko got married in Yogyakarta and decided to settle there after earning a... Read More
049 / Kauman, Ketapang, West Kalimantan
After finishing her study, Mrs. Desy Jayanti moved back to her home village and decided to open a small library in the... Read More
048 / Barong Tongkok, Kutai Barat, East Kalimantan
Mrs. Adriana Hubung has worked as a librarian at SDK 4 WR Soepratman Barong Tongkok, an elementary school with... Read More
047 / Caringin, Bogor, West Java
When Mrs. Heni worked in Hong Kong, she always put away some money so she could buy her favorite books. She collected... Read More
046 / Saumlaki, West Southeast Maluku
Latdalam is a remote village located one hour from the regency capital of Maluku Tenggara Barat. Despite moving to the... Read More
045 / Rantemenduruk, Toraja Utara, South Sulawesi
The school libraries in the vicinity only provide access to boring textbooks. Therefore, Mr. Martinus--an environmental... Read More
044 / Sanur, Despasar, Bali
Mrs. Eni converted her house into a co-working establishment called Sanur Space. Numerous local communities use her... Read More
042 / Nongan, Karangasem, Bali
There are 6 elementary schools, 5 pre-schools, 1 vocational school, and 2 kindergartens in the vicinity, but zero... Read More
041 / Gondek, Jombang, East Java
After finishing his study in English literature, Mr. Babrak moved back to Jombang and decided to be a farmer. In 2008... Read More
040 / Iboih, Sabang, Aceh
Iboih Village is located on Pulau Weh, with abundant pristine rainforests and fringed by coral reefs. Originally a... Read More
039 / Painan Sago, South Pesisir, West Sumatra
When on a scholarship in USA, Ms. Mega noticed that the schools there provided students with all kinds of books, not... Read More
038 / Muara Pawan, Ketapang, West Kalimantan
Mrs. Dini followed her husband to this remote village that is reachable only by plane or boat. She is a teacher at a... Read More
037 / Karangbong, Probolinggo, East Java
Mr. Edi Kurniawan Farid, the library manager who teaches Arabic in Zainul Hasan junior high reminisced the time when he... Read More
036 / Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
Bali Children’s Project has a library program located in Penestanan Kaja, Ubud, where children of all ages come to... Read More
035 / Sunter Agung, North Jakarta
After finishing his studies, Mr. Acbar Dheny converted some space in his house into a small library. Initially, people... Read More
034 / Mlaten, Mojokerto, East Java
The plan to make this region as an industrial area of East Java costs environmental damages; smoke from steel factories... Read More
033 / Kedung Banteng, Jombang, East Java
Mrs Wiwik left behind Surabaya’s big city life and office job and moved to her husband's village to pursue the dream... Read More
032 / Jember Lor, Jember, East Java
Mr. Iman Suligi is a true book aficionado. Not only he established a community library in his premises, he has also... Read More
031 / Kawisanyar Kebomas, Gresik, East Java
This Junior High School was built in a swampy area where people used to dispose their rubbish. Sadly, it keeps... Read More
030 / Pd. Rangon, East Jakarta
Mr. Fadli and his wife Olga built their house without cutting down the existing trees and named it Green House. They... Read More
029 / Ambore, Rote Island, East Nusa Tenggara
Rote Island, located between Sumba and Timor is entering international spotlight thanks to its epic waves. However, its... Read More
028 / Wates, Semarang, Central Java
TBM Rumah Mentari, operated by Ibu Mita and her friends, promote reading and storytelling to local children 6 times a... Read More
027 / Gn. Leutik, Bogor, West Java
Due to low income and lack of education of the residents in the surrounding areas of Gn. Leutik, they started to do... Read More
026 / Nanggulan, Klaten, Central Java
Mr. Ari Pujianto and Mr. Daniel Tukiman took the initiative in solving Nanggulan's problem by establishing Bimbingan... Read More
024 / Sungai Gelam, Muaro Jambi Regency, Jambi
There are 24 students from SD 121/IX Jerambah Bolong that are being taught by Fatma Dewi about Zero Waste School... Read More
023 / Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara
Despite being a touristic hotspot, Labuan Bajo has been lacking a proper children community education center and... Read More
022 / Keramas, Gianyar, Bali
The Slukat Learning Center is a non-profit organization in Keramas village, Gianyar, Bali. With its motto "home for... Read More
021 / Tinambung, Polewali, West Sulawesi
Mr. M. Rahmat Muchtar established Bendipustaka Pa'issangang - a horsecart library - and goes around the villages four... Read More
020 / Lebungnala, Lampung, South Sumatra
Mr. Sugeng is a former elementary school librarian from Java who migrated to Lebungnala in the neighbouring island of... Read More
019 / Denpasar, Bali
This orphanage in downtown Denpasar, Bali currently doesn't have environmental education on the list. Therefore we want... Read More
018 / Jombang, East Java
Rumah Baca & Belajar Lentera Ilmu in Desa Keras near Jombang, East Java is an already well-established library for kids... Read More
017 / Sukorejo, Sidoarjo, East Java
Dubbed to be "poisoning people with literacy" in his community, Mr M. Fauzi always brings along a selection of books on... Read More
013 / Sibang Kaja, Badung, Bali
This Eco-Library is located at the Multispecies Education Centre in Banjar Saren, Bali, which runs both a community... Read More
016 / Makassar Strait, West & South Sulawesi
Using a traditional ba'go boat, Perahupustaka Pattingalloang goes far into the sea and deep into the rivers to reach... Read More
015 / Denpasar, Bali
"Every day is a holiday in Bali" surely is not applicable to the natives who live in poverty and have to work on the... Read More
014 / Serang Brobahan, Purbalingga, Central Java
This Eco-Library would be an additional collection to Kudapustaka, a horse-powered mobile library visiting local... Read More
012 / Katimpun, Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan
Katimpun village faces serious problems due to illegal gold mining, unsustainable fishing methods, and poor waste... Read More
011 / Mendoyo, Jembrana, Bali
The Eco-Library will be a section in the already established library of SMPN 1 Mendoyo, in Kabupaten Jembrana, West... Read More
010 / Batu Karas, Pangandaran, West Java
The Eco-Library will be operated by grassroots community movement CLEAR and placed in learning centre Bale Tau, an... Read More
007 / Legian, Badung, Bali
This project is carried out in cooperation with the Soul Surf Project Bali, a non-profit organization providing lessons... Read More
009 / Banda Naira, Maluku
This project is carried out in cooperation with Yayasan Warna-Warni and Sabrina from Naira Dive. She and her friend... Read More
008 / Kuta, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
This Eco-Library had to be moved to a different location, because the Library manager couldn't find enough time to run... Read More
006 / Manubara, Pesisir, East Nusa Tenggara
Luckily soon after the Kererobo project has been cancelled we found out through our East Sumbanese ambassador Ibu Rani... Read More
005 / Sikeben, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra
We carried out this project in cooperation with Indonesian non-profit ISCP. They strive for protection of nature and... Read More
004 / Kererobo, South West Sumba
The financial target has been successfully reached and the books sourced nevertheless this project has been... Read More
003 / Petiwung, Central Lombok
This project was carried out in cooperation with the Czech non-profit Kintari and Elementary School SD MI Nurulhaq.... Read More
002 / Patawang, East Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara
Ibu Desi is the principal of the local Junior High School. She kindly provides her own premises to the readers' circle... Read More
001 / Weekarou, West Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara
Our trial project. We learned that an enthusiastic library manager is a necessary element for the successful operation... Read More
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