Strategic Partnerships, Sustainable Impact

Taman Bacaan Pelangi is a non-profit organization committed to strengthening children’s literacy in underserved communities across Indonesia. Through long-term partnerships with schools, local governments, and private sector donors, we transform underutilized school libraries into vibrant literacy hubs that foster a lifelong love of reading.

Our flagship Child-Friendly Library Program addresses systemic literacy gaps by combining infrastructure improvement, access to high-quality books, teacher capacity building, and community engagement. Rather than focusing solely on book distribution, we invest in sustainable systems — equipping educators with the skills and tools necessary to embed reading into daily school culture.

We believe literacy is a foundational lever for long-term social mobility. When children gain access to engaging reading materials and consistent guided reading practices, they develop not only literacy skills, but also confidence, imagination, and critical thinking — essential competencies for breaking cycles of poverty and contributing meaningfully to their communities.

To strengthen long-term impact, we have expanded our programming through two complementary initiatives:

The Digital Library Project integrates technology into school literacy ecosystems. Teachers receive targeted training to utilize digital reading platforms such as Literacy Cloud, Let’s Read Asia, and SIBI, while students gain structured access to digital reading devices within the library space. This blended model increases content accessibility, supports differentiated learning, and builds digital literacy competencies alongside foundational reading skills.

The Girl Empowerment Project focuses on strengthening adolescent girls’ confidence, aspirations, and life skills. Through in-person facilitation and online mentorship, participants receive academic support, vocational exposure, and structured self-development training designed to expand their educational and career pathways.

To scale impact sustainably, Taman Bacaan Pelangi works through strategic partnerships:

East Nusa Tenggara (2021–2024)
In partnership with Room to Read and the local government, we supported 109 primary schools in Nagekeo District, Flores.
Impact highlights:

• 12,500+ students gained access to 48,000+ quality children’s books

• 109 school libraries renovated into child-friendly reading spaces

• 1,100+ teachers trained in reading facilitation and library management

• Systems established to ensure program sustainability beyond project completion

Sulawesi (Since 2018)
In collaboration with Givaudan Foundation, we partnered with 18 schools across West and Southeast Sulawesi.
Programs implemented:

• Child-Friendly Library Program (13 primary schools)

• Digital Library Project (6 primary schools)

• Girl Empowerment Project (5 junior high schools)

Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi
In partnership with J&T Express, we implemented a child-friendly library at SDN 02 Mola Utara.
Impact highlights:

• 300+ students served

• 707 quality books provided

• 80% of students from the Bajau community

• 21 teachers trained in reading facilitation and library management

Gili Asahan, West Nusa Tenggara
In collaboration with Face This, we support SDN 04 Batu Putih — the only school serving an island community of fewer than 40 families.
Impact highlights:

• 15 students served

• 500+ books provided

• 3 teachers trained in library systems and reading instruction