rainforests the size
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Access to books and knowledge about nature helps empower 85 million Indonesian children to make more sustainable choices.
OUR APPROACH: 3 STEPS TO ECO-LITERACY
1: Eco-Libraries
Awakening children's curiosity about nature through fun-to-read books in Indonesian language.
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2: Eco-Activities
Inspiring children to lead sustainable lifestyles using games, activities and interactions with nature.
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3: Eco-Communities
Empowering communities to live in harmony with nature by providing guidelines for sustainable practices.
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Previous supporters have funded more than 60 Eco-Libraries across Indonesia. You can join the movement by donating today.
Green Educators Course, October 2017
On Oct 14 - 22, 2017 we are inviting the three most engaged Eco-Library coordinators to join the Green Educator Course,... Read More
117 / Melinggih Kelod, Gianyar, Bali – Community Eco-Library
The library will have a "Waste for Lessons" program, in which the students trade recyclable waste for English Lessons.... Read More
116 / West Sambinasi, Ngada, East Nusa Tenggara – School Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 / Rancalabuj, Tangerang, Banten – Community Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
“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 – School Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – Community Library
This Reading club works together with elementary schools in the village to advocate for forest rehabilitation. They... Read More
097 / Sugihwaras, Bojonegoro, East Java – School Eco-Library
Mr. Rondi works as library manager and social worker to educate his community about sustainability. Especially... Read More
096 / Pandat, Pandeglang, Banten – Community Eco-Library
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 Kabupaten, Tuban, East Java – School Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
This community is lacking motivation to live sustainably even though they already have some knowledge about it. Once... Read More
085 / Bulaksari, Pekalongan, Central Java – Community Eco-Library
Mr. Fauzan is worried about the kids' progress. He created a library, but the selection of books is still insufficient.... Read More
084 / Tegalgundil, Bogor Tengah, West Java – Community Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – Mobile Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Mosque Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – Orphanage Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
Mr. Laban is a kindergarten teacher that believes in introducing the principles of sustainable lifestyle since early... Read More
055 / Sibon, Pasuruan, East Java – Community Eco-Library
Mr. Muhammad’s village is quite isolated and, worse, the only library in Sibon closed down due to lack of books and... Read More
054 / Ambon, Maluku – Community Eco-Library
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 – Mobile Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – Mobile Eco-Library
Mr. Pungky works for an NGO called Animals Indonesia. Their mission is to protect endangered species and rehabilitate... Read More
050 / Widodomartani, Sleman, Yogyakarta – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
The school libraries in the vicinity only provide access to boring textbooks. Therefore, Mr. Martinus--an environmental... Read More
044 Sanur, Despasar, Bali – Community Eco-Library
Mrs. Eni converted her house into a co-working establishment called Sanur Space. Numerous local communities use her... Read More
043 Renon, Denpasar, Bali – School Eco-Library
Alliance Francaise in Bali has a quite complete library. However, all books are in French so some young learners find... Read More
042 Nongan, Karangasem, Bali – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – School Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
Mr. Ari Pujianto and Mr. Daniel Tukiman took the initiative in solving Nanggulan's problem by establishing Bimbingan... Read More
025 Sanur, Bali – Community Eco-Library
Depo Cemara is a waste management center operated by PPLH Bali and Sanur Kaja village that recently launched an... Read More
024 Nusa Lembongan, Klungkung, Bali – Community Eco-Library
The tourism development in Nusa Lembongan is exploding and it affects its fragile environment - coral reef and marine... Read More
023 Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara – Community Eco-Library
Despite being a touristic hotspot, Labuan Bajo has been lacking a proper children community education center and... Read More
022 Keramas, Gianyar, Bali – Community Eco-Library
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 – Mobile Eco-Library
Mr. M. Rahmat Muchtar established Bendipustaka Pa'issangang - a horsecart library - and goes around the villages four... Read More
020 Lebungnala, Lampung, South Sumatra – Mobile Eco-Library
Mr. Sugeng is a former elementary school librarian from Java who migrated to Lebungnala in the neighbouring island of... Read More
019 Denpasar, Bali – Orphanage Eco-Library
This orphanage in downtown Denpasar, Bali currently doesn't have environmental education on the list. Therefore we want... Read More
018 Jombang, East Java – Community Eco-Library
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 – Mobile Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Mobile Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
"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 – Mobile Eco-Library
This Eco-Library would be an additional collection to Kudapustaka, a horse-powered mobile library visiting local... Read More
012 Katimpun, Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan – Community Eco-Library
Katimpun village faces serious problems due to illegal gold mining, unsustainable fishing methods, and poor waste... Read More
011 Mendoyo, Jembrana, Bali – School Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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- Community Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
The financial target has been successfully reached and the books sourced nevertheless this project has been... Read More
003 Petiwung, Central Lombok – School Eco-Library
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 – Community Eco-Library
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 – Orphanage Eco-Library
Our trial project. We learned that an enthusiastic library manager is a necessary element for the successful operation... Read More
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