OUR WORK

We are tackling the environmental crisis innovatively at its roots by combining 3 pillars: developing eco-educational curriculums for school children, training local teachers, and rewarding schools with eco-friendly products.

1. ECO-EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUMS

We are developing curriculums that local teachers and educators implement in their schools and communities as part of formal or informal education.

In contrast with the still prevailing frontal style of teaching, our curriculums are based on experiential learning and a positive approach, containing interactive fun games and activities. The lesson plans follow a three-phased learning scheme: Evocation – Realization of meaning – Reflection.

The activities include: movement games, storytelling, up-cycling arts & crafts, puppet theatre, drama, songs, dances, quizzes, role plays, artworks, posters, documentary film watching, experiments, composting, gardening, tree planting, bird watching, field trips, school/beach/river clean-ups, etc.

The curriculums encompass many interesting and important eco-topics — from plastic pollution and climate change to biodiversity and conservation.

Single-Use Plastic Free School Program

In 2021, we have developed and implemented together with our partners from Making Oceans Plastic Free a pilot program – Single-Use Plastic Free School. We were working together with 3 local educational departments in Malang, Mataram and West Lombok regencies, reaching 9 elementary schools and their grade 4-6 students. In 2022, we updated the program (based on the teachers’ feedback) and implemented it in another 5 elementary schools in Mataram and West Lombok regencies.

Indonesia has seen a sharp increase in plastic pollution over the past years, exposing people to a large number of health and economic risks. There are risks resulting from ingesting microplastics with increasingly contaminated marine food, risks from negative effects on the fishery sector, and also the tourism industry. Being the fourth most populous country with 40% of plastic waste ending up in the ocean, the negative impact goes far beyond local risks: Indonesia is the world’s second-largest source of marine plastic pollution significantly contributing to the global marine litter crisis.

The Single-Use Plastic Free Schools Program is designed to change one of the most critical factors contributing to plastic pollution: plastic habits. Plastic habits describe the regular behavior of using single-use plastic products, like plastic shopping bags, plastic straws, plastic bottles and cups, and more. Plastic habits are one of the biggest sources contributing to the plastic pollution crisis on land and in our oceans.

We identified effective opportunities to change plastic habits based on environmental education activities for school children. We used the training of teachers to attain sustainable impact and multiplier effects. School children as a target group offered the opportunity for easier and more effective results due to early intervention principles. Furthermore, results from the interventions yield benefits for lifelong positive impacts.

In the Single-Use Plastic Free School program, we support schools and teachers in helping school children to change their plastic habits with easy, fun, and interactive eco-education activities spread into 12 lessons.

Based on the impact surveys, the school children increased awareness of plastic pollution risks, learned about alternative solutions, and were empowered to change their plastic habits effectively. Part of the program is eco-friendly rewards such as refillable water bottles, water filters, reusable Tasini keychain/tote bags, and educational comic books. 

The Single-Use Plastic Free Schools pilot program (2021) was funded by the ‘Rethinking Plastics – Circular Economy Solutions to Marine Litter’ project of the European Union and the German Government.

 

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Schools Reached

2,015

Children Reached

Ocean Stewards Program

In 2022, we have developed together with our partners from Plastic Bank Indonesia a pilot program – Ocean Stewards. The program is designed for elementary school students in Bali, Lombok, Surabaya, and Jakarta. It consists of 12 lessons for grades 1-3 and 12 lessons for grades 4-6.

The purpose of this project is to educate future generations on how to reduce single-use plastic consumption and develop plastic recycling habits, starting from home, to protect the environment and our ocean.

The sustainability of the project is secured by providing access to recycling infrastructure in the schools for students, families, teachers, and surrounding communities. By donating their recyclable plastic waste they can contribute to increasing the plastic recycling rate, and stop ocean plastic.

The Ocean Stewards program is a pilot project for schools in Indonesia by Plastic Bank in partnership with Alliance to End Plastic Waste. It is planned to be adopted by Plastic Bank branches in the Philippines, Thailand, Egypt, and Brazil.

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Schools Reached

3,450

Children Reached

Zero Waste School Program

Since July 2019, the Zero Waste School Program has been adopted by individual educators and schools across Indonesia – from North Sumatra to Aceh, Jambi, South Sumatra, Central Sulawesi, West Java, Central Java, East Java, North Maluku, Lombok, and Bali.

The topics of the program include problems posed by plastic waste and microplastic to the environment and marine life, taking action to reduce their use of single-use plastic by switching to reusable bags and water bottles, exploring waste separation and bio decomposition of organic waste versus inorganic waste, and linking to local waste banks.

Teachers indicated in the post-activity surveys that the Zero Waste School Program is easy to implement and the children are enthusiastic and inspired by the content and format. They also pointed out that the curriculum enhanced their own knowledge and supported them to become greener educators.

Easy-to-carry reusable Tasini bags have been distributed to the participants who have completed the first stage of the program enabling them to switch from single-use plastic bags. The other eco-friendly rewards include Zero Waste Lunch Kits and water filters.

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Schools Reached

512

Children Reached

Coral Reef Snorkeling Experience for Schoolchildren

Indonesia is home to one of the most extensive coral reef ecosystems in the world, spanning over 50,000 square kilometers. However, despite its size and importance, about 95 percent of Indonesia’s coral reefs are at risk, with overfishing, destructive fishing practices, and pollution among the leading threats. Furthermore, climate change has resulted in rising sea temperatures and ocean acidification, which can cause coral bleaching and mass mortality events.

Unfortunately, around 95 percent of Indonesian schoolchildren cannot swim, which means they are unable to explore these unique marine habitats firsthand and may not fully appreciate their ecological value. This lack of access is a significant barrier to raising awareness about the importance of coral reefs and the threats they face.

To address this issue, the Coral Reef Snorkeling Experience for Schoolchildren program provides an opportunity for students to experience coral reefs firsthand, learn about their importance for biodiversity conservation, and understand the threats facing these fragile ecosystems.

The program includes transport from the school to Padang Bai, where students learn how to snorkel in a pool at the OK Divers Resort under the supervision of professional instructors. After the training, students take a short boat ride to the coral reef area, where they can explore the biodiversity of coral reefs under the supervision of professional instructors from OK Divers.

After the snorkeling session, the students return to the resort for a vegetarian single-use plastic-free lunch and reflect on the importance of coral reef ecosystems and coral restoration, which is introduced by experts from local NGO Livingseas. This reflection session helps students understand the critical role of coral reefs in sustaining marine life and the importance of protecting them from unsustainable human activities.

The baseline and endline impact evaluation of the program showed that the students experienced a deep connection with nature and understood the threats facing coral reefs. The most enthusiastic students have the chance to sign up for the follow-up coral reef restoration program organized by Livingseas, which involves actively participating in coral restoration efforts. By participating in these programs, students not only gain valuable knowledge but also become ambassadors for coral reef conservation, spreading awareness in their communities and beyond.

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Children Reached

Biodiversity Conservation Programs

Since 2017, we have started to release individual eco-activities focused on biodiversity conservation, ecosystems and endangered species. The eco-activities included: interactive games, quizzes, storytelling, up-cycling arts & crafts, and Green Desert documentary film watching (watch the video below).

In 2018, we implemented the Free as a Bird Program, supported by the World Association of Zoo and Aquariums and Zoo Ostrava. Indonesia has one of the highest numbers of bird species assessed as threatened, nevertheless, thousands of such endangered species are still being sold in the local markets. Mostly because of the high demand for birds as pets, every fifth household keeps caged birds as pets in Indonesia.

The goal of the Free as a Bird Program was to inspire and facilitate a mind shift in the local community about the wild bird’s values, from belonging to an important part of the world ecosystem. This was achieved through the series of birdwatching and educational activities, which would encourage local children and their parents to long-lasting devotion to nature and the environment, and inspire them through education about how to care for and conserve the limited and unique natural sources. With a deep connection with local nature, they would adopt new behaviors to understand and protect nature.

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Schools Reached

650

Children Reached

Climate Change Education Program

In 2020, we have developed a Climate Change Education Program designed for Junior and Senior High School students. This comprehensive curriculum makes students understand:

  • The important role that carbon plays on the Earth and understanding the need to keep the carbon cycle in balance.
  • That human actions have led to a substantial increase in the amount of CO2 and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, and understanding of what the impacts are on the planet.
  • The importance of restoring the balance and the range of actions that can be taken, at the individual level and at the community level for real impact.
  • That most of the CO2 emitting actions are linked to our lifestyle and everyday consumption choices and we can limit our personal CO2 footprint by consuming less and saving more energy.

Throughout the program, students will also develop an appreciation for and a respectful relationship with nature, and they are encouraged to develop a mini-action project. The program is waiting for implementation.

Online Eco-Activities

This program has been developed in 2020 as a response to the closure of schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the time of social distancing parents were taking on the role of educators, and it was a great opportunity to bring education for sustainability from school to home. This inspired us to support Indonesian teachers to involve parents with eco-activity resources on topics of biodiversity conservation, waste management, and climate change.

Examples of Online Eco-Activities in the English language

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Teachers Reached

195

Children Reached

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2. TRAINING OF TEACHERS

Teachers are at the heart of our quest to inspire the children and communities to live more sustainably. We believe that training local teachers is the most effective way to scale up awareness of environmental topics and achieve behavioral change in the schoolchildren and the wider population. We use the training of teachers to attain sustainable impact and multiplier effects.

Single-Use Plastic Free School Teachers Training

A substantial part of the Single-Use Plastic Free School Program is to engage with local school departments to recruit schools, and further develop and implement training for teachers, principals, and education department administrators. 

The training consists of online resources and a 2-day offline workshop. The aim is for the educators to:

  • Understand some pedagogical techniques that enhance learners’ experience
  • Gain knowledge on single-use plastics, pollution and solutions
  • Understand the concept of the Big 5 solutions for reducing single-use plastics
  • Understand the structure of the lesson plan
  • Understand the content of each of the 12 lessons
  • Get hands-on experience with some pedagogical techniques
  • Prepare some props for students’ activities implementation

Within this program, we also conducted 2-day online training for 8 educators from Mercy Corps/Permatil from East Timor.

118

Teachers Trained

14

Schools Reached

Ocean Stewards Teachers Training

The training linked to the Ocean Stewards Program consists of a 2-day offline workshop or alternatively 15 online learning modules. The aim is for the elementary school teachers to:

  • Understand the overall goal of the program
  • Understand some pedagogical techniques that enhance learners’ experience
  • Gain knowledge on single-use plastics, pollution, and solutions
  • Understand the structure of the lesson plan
  • Understand the content of each of the 12 lessons
  • Get hands-on experience with effective pedagogical techniques
  • Prepare necessary props for students’ activities implementation
138

Teachers Trained

16

Schools Reached

PELITA Online Course

The goal of this online training program for teachers is to introduce the foundational concepts of education for sustainability that will enable students to adapt to new challenges in the 21st century and inspire them to live in harmony with their natural environment. Also, the program inspires the local teachers to initiate school/community-based eco-projects.

The trainees learn about:

  • Transformative learning – modern teaching techniques that support students to develop creativity as well as communication and collaborative skills necessary to cope with an uncertain future in a fast-changing world
  • Environmental issues, the climate crisis, and the importance of living in harmony with nature
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global citizenship
  • Sustainable solutions applicable in their communities

 

550

Educators Reached

15

Teachers Trained

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3. ECO-FRIENDLY REWARDS

We motivate the schools, teachers, and students who engage in our eco-educational programs by providing rewards – eco-friendly products and educational materials.

Eco-Educational Books

Since 2015, we have delivered thousands of current, colorful, and engaging kids’ books in the Indonesian language on topics like fauna, flora, ecosystems, and the environment to numerous schools across Indonesia. Explore their stories. 

86

Schools Reached

3,450

Children Reached

Tasini reusable keychain/eco-bags

Provided as a motivational reward for the participants of the Single-Use Plastic Free School Program, the Zero Waste School Program, and the Ocean Stewards Program. Tasini is an easy-to-carry reusable bag made from 2 recycled PET bottles, the bag folds into a keychain representing one of 5 marine species. 

6,233

Tasinis Provided

Nazava XL Water Filters

Provided as a motivational reward for the schools implementing the Single-Use Plastic Free School Program and the Zero Waste School Program. Children have no access to drinkable water in school. Water filters enable them to refill their reusable bottles instead of buying drinks in single-use plastic.

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Water Filters Provided

Stainless-Steel Zero Waste Lunch Kits

Provided as a motivational reward for the teachers implementing the Zero Waste School Program. 

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Zero Waste Lunch Kits Provided

Reusable Water Bottles Tasini

Provided as a motivational reward for the participants of the Single-Use Plastic Free School Program. 

1,084

Reusable Bottles Provided

Binoculars

Provided as a motivational reward for the participants of the Biodiversity Conservation Program. Binoculars were donated by European Association of Zoos and Aquaria and Zoo Liberec as part of their Silent Forest campaign.

125

Binoculars Provided

Eco-Friendly Food Aid

The Balinese economy heavily relies on tourism, accounting for 80% of its income. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 has severely impacted the island’s economy, leaving thousands of locals without work or financial support.

In response to this crisis, Green-Books.org (Yayasan Green Books Indonesia), a non-profit organization focused on environmental education, initiated a food aid project called “Czechs for Bali” under the patronage of the Embassy of the Czech Republic, in coordination with the honorary consul of the Czech Republic in Bali – native Balinese Mr. Gusde, and long-term Czech residents, including OK Divers Resort.

To ensure effective aid for those in need, we carefully selected locations and methods for delivering 3,500 food packages. We made every effort to ensure that the aid was as eco-friendly as possible by avoiding single-use plastics and palm oil, and providing vegetarian meals.

3,500

Meals Provided

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143 /  Mekar Jaya, Muaro Jambi Regency, Jambi (Batch 1)

143 / Mekar Jaya, Muaro Jambi Regency, Jambi (Batch 1)

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142 /  Serut, Jember Regency, East Java (Batch 2)

142 / Serut, Jember Regency, East Java (Batch 2)

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141 / SDN 10 Cakranegara, Mataram, East Nusa Tenggara

141 / SDN 10 Cakranegara, Mataram, East Nusa Tenggara

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141 / SDN 10 Cakranegara, Mataram, East Nusa Tenggara

141 / SDN 10 Cakranegara, Mataram, East Nusa Tenggara

201 school children from 7 classes of grades 4-6 of the Elementary School SDN 10 Cakranegara taking part in the 2022... Read More
140 / SDN 13 Ampenan, Mataram, East Nusa Tenggara

140 / SDN 13 Ampenan, Mataram, East Nusa Tenggara

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140 / SDN 13 Ampenan, Mataram, East Nusa Tenggara

140 / SDN 13 Ampenan, Mataram, East Nusa Tenggara

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139 / SDN 2 Senteluk, Lombok Barat Regency, East Nusa Tenggara

139 / SDN 2 Senteluk, Lombok Barat Regency, East Nusa Tenggara

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139 / SDN 2 Senteluk, Lombok Barat Regency, East Nusa Tenggara

139 / SDN 2 Senteluk, Lombok Barat Regency, East Nusa Tenggara

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138 / SDN 2 Meninting, Lombok Barat Regency, East Nusa Tenggara

138 / SDN 2 Meninting, Lombok Barat Regency, East Nusa Tenggara

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138 / SDN 2 Meninting, Lombok Barat Regency, East Nusa Tenggara

138 / SDN 2 Meninting, Lombok Barat Regency, East Nusa Tenggara

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137 / SDN 1 Meninting, Lombok Barat Regency, East Nusa Tenggara

137 / SDN 1 Meninting, Lombok Barat Regency, East Nusa Tenggara

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137 / SDN 1 Meninting, Lombok Barat Regency, East Nusa Tenggara

137 / SDN 1 Meninting, Lombok Barat Regency, East Nusa Tenggara

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135 / Posi Posi Rao, Pulau Morotai Regency, North Maluku

135 / Posi Posi Rao, Pulau Morotai Regency, North Maluku

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135 / Posi Posi Rao, Pulau Morotai Regency, North Maluku

135 / Posi Posi Rao, Pulau Morotai Regency, North Maluku

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134 / Kenagarian Sungai Pinang, Pesisir Selatan Regency, West Sumatra

134 / Kenagarian Sungai Pinang, Pesisir Selatan Regency, West Sumatra

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133 / SDI Klojen Kidul, Malang City, East Java

133 / SDI Klojen Kidul, Malang City, East Java

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132 / SDS Bina Budi Mulia, Malang City, East Java

132 / SDS Bina Budi Mulia, Malang City, East Java

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131 / SDN Sukoharjo, Malang City, East Java

131 / SDN Sukoharjo, Malang City, East Java

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130 / SDN 5 Mataram, Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara

130 / SDN 5 Mataram, Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara

205 school children from classes 4-6 of the Elementary School SDN 5 Mataram took part in the Single-Use Plastic Free... Read More
129 / SDN Oro-Oro Dowo, Malang City, East Java

129 / SDN Oro-Oro Dowo, Malang City, East Java

64 school children from classes 4-6 of the Elementary School SDN Oro-Oro Dowo took part in the Single-Use Plastic Free... Read More
128 / SDN Bareng 1 Malang, Malang City, East Java

128 / SDN Bareng 1 Malang, Malang City, East Java

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025 / Gili Trawangan, North Lombok, East Nusa Tengara

025 / Gili Trawangan, North Lombok, East Nusa Tengara

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043 / Batu Kota, Bitung, North Sulawesi

043 / Batu Kota, Bitung, North Sulawesi

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127 /  Pulau Baguk, Singkil, Aceh

127 / Pulau Baguk, Singkil, Aceh

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126 /  SDN 1 Batulayar Barat, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara

126 / SDN 1 Batulayar Barat, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara

137 school children from classes 4-6 of the Elementary School SDN 1 Batulayar Barat took part in the Single-Use Plastic... Read More
124 /  Pulau Balai, Singkil, Aceh

124 / Pulau Balai, Singkil, Aceh

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085 /  Serut, Jember Regency, East Java (Batch 1)

085 / Serut, Jember Regency, East Java (Batch 1)

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121 /  Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali

121 / Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali

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121 /  Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali

121 / Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali

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120 /  Gondangan, Temanggung, Central Java

120 / Gondangan, Temanggung, Central Java

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118 / Sawinggrai, Raja Ampat, West Papua

118 / Sawinggrai, Raja Ampat, West Papua

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117 / Melinggih Kelod, Gianyar, Bali

117 / Melinggih Kelod, Gianyar, Bali

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116 / Sambinasi Barat, Ngada, East Nusa Tenggara

116 / Sambinasi Barat, Ngada, East Nusa Tenggara

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115 / Bandarbaru, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra

115 / Bandarbaru, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra

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115 / Bandarbaru, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra

115 / Bandarbaru, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra

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113 / Gunungsari, Banjarnegara, Central Java

113 / Gunungsari, Banjarnegara, Central Java

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112 / SDN 15 Mataram, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara

112 / SDN 15 Mataram, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara

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111 / SDN 2 Batulayar Barat, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara

111 / SDN 2 Batulayar Barat, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara

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110 / Detusoko Barat, Ende, East Nusa Tenggara

110 / Detusoko Barat, Ende, East Nusa Tenggara

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109 / Gotong Royong, Langkat, North Sumatra

109 / Gotong Royong, Langkat, North Sumatra

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108 / Sirau, Banyumas, Central Java

108 / Sirau, Banyumas, Central Java

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107 / Gili Asahan, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara

107 / Gili Asahan, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara

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107 / Gili Asahan, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara

107 / Gili Asahan, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara

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106 / Kolono, Konawe Selatan, Southeast Sulawesi

106 / Kolono, Konawe Selatan, Southeast Sulawesi

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105 / Malaka, North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara

105 / Malaka, North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara

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104 / Sibang Kaja, Badung, Bali

104 / Sibang Kaja, Badung, Bali

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102 / Srimulyo, OKU Timur, South Sumatra

102 / Srimulyo, OKU Timur, South Sumatra

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100 / Kuta Male, Tanah Karo, North Sumatra

100 / Kuta Male, Tanah Karo, North Sumatra

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099 / Kaliasem, Buleleng, Bali

099 / Kaliasem, Buleleng, Bali

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098 / Sebangki, Landak Regency, West Kalimantan

098 / Sebangki, Landak Regency, West Kalimantan

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097 / Elok, Alor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara

097 / Elok, Alor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara

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096 / Marga Bakti, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency, South Sumatera

096 / Marga Bakti, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency, South Sumatera

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095 / Klumpit, Tuban, East Java

095 / Klumpit, Tuban, East Java

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094 / Kalibaru Wetan, Banyuwangi, East Java

094 / Kalibaru Wetan, Banyuwangi, East Java

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093 / Ensaid Panjang, Sintang, West Kalimantan

093 / Ensaid Panjang, Sintang, West Kalimantan

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092 / Tahak, Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan

092 / Tahak, Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan

Sakolah Adat is a private non profit school providing customary education to indigenous children in... Read More
089 / Medan Krio, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra

089 / Medan Krio, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra

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088 / Sidomulyo, Bantul, DI Yogyakarta

088 / Sidomulyo, Bantul, DI Yogyakarta

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087 / Gampong Jambo Timu, Lhokseumawe, Aceh

087 / Gampong Jambo Timu, Lhokseumawe, Aceh

Mrs. Meutia Hasan created a community center called Rumoh Baca. Children come here regularly to read, play, and to... Read More
087 / Gampong Jambo Timu, Lhokseumawe, Aceh

087 / Gampong Jambo Timu, Lhokseumawe, Aceh

Mrs. Meutia Hasan created a community center called Rumoh Baca. Children come here regularly to read, play, and to... Read More
086 / Sangketan, Tabanan, Bali

086 / Sangketan, Tabanan, Bali

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084 / SMA Cahaya (Grade 11), Medan, North Sumatra

084 / SMA Cahaya (Grade 11), Medan, North Sumatra

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083 / Tasikmadu, Malang,  East Jawa

083 / Tasikmadu, Malang, East Jawa

Dzul Qornain is a 5th-grade teacher at SD Muhammadiyah 4 Malang, East Java. A school that has a beautiful environment... Read More
082 / Lihunu, Minahasa Utara, North Sulawesi

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
078 / Pasir Putih, Manokwari, West Papua

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 / Penggage, Musi Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatera

077 / Penggage, Musi Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatera

Mr. Mardan, was born in Bengkulu. In 2019, he was assigned as a teacher for 6th grade at MIN 2 Musi Banyuasin, one of... Read More
076 / Petukangan Selatan, South Jakarta

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

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 / Cimareme, Bandung Barat, West Java

074 / Cimareme, Bandung Barat, West Java

There is trash everywhere in the area where Budi Permana lives due to the lack of knowledge about the danger of trash... Read More
073 / Wilayut, Sidoarjo, East Java

073 / Wilayut, Sidoarjo, East Java

Ratih is one of activists of Gerobak Pustaka Wilayut Community, which is located at Wilayut Village, Sidoarjo, East... Read More
069 / TBM Sabilul Huda, Ciamis, West Java

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

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 / Teku, Banggai Regency, Southeast Sulawesi

067 / Teku, Banggai Regency, Southeast Sulawesi

Maryati likes to play with kids. In fact, she has just built her own small public library next to her rented... Read More
066 / Kutabanjarnegara, Banjarnegara, Central Java

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 / SMA Cahaya, Medan, North Sumatra

065 / SMA Cahaya, Medan, North Sumatra

Herianto Tamba is a teacher at Cahaya public high school in Medan, North Sumatra. His first introduction with education... Read More
064/ Pucangro, Lamongan, East Java

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 / Kobak Rante Village, Bekasi, West Java

063 / Kobak Rante Village, Bekasi, West Java

Soleh lives at Kobak Rante Village, Bekasi, West Java. The school where he teaches is located near the landfill.... Read More
062 / Tebet Barat, Jakarta

062 / Tebet Barat, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Ranggon, East Jakarta

030 / Pd. Ranggon, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 / Bawonahono, Nias Selatan, North Sumatera

005 / Bawonahono, Nias Selatan, North Sumatera

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

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

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

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

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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