Millions of children in Eastern Indonesia do not have access to quality books

 

Let's change that

Taman Bacaan Pelangi

(Rainbow Reading Gardens)

We are a non-profit organisation working to establish children’s libraries
in remote areas of Eastern Indonesia since 2009.

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Our Impact

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207

Libraries established

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287.962+

Books delivered

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42,189+

Children served

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5,892+

Teachers trained

Our Libraries

Check out all the children’s libraries that Taman Bacaan Pelangi [Rainbow Reading Gardens] has stablished in remote areas of Eastern Indonesia.

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Our Programs

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Establish Children Libraries

We establish child-friendly libraries in remote areas of Eastern Indonesia. We work together with the local schools and transform their library into a child friendly learning environment that will foster the love of reading in each of the student.

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Capacity Building Workshops

We provide a series of capacity building workshops for the local teachers that enable them to have the skills and knowledge needed in nurturing the habit of reading on their students and promoting literacy in their village.

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Basic Literacy Course

In each of our library, reading activities are regularly conducted. Each class has reading activities weekly at the library, lead by the classroom’s teacher. Through reading activities, children will slowly grow the love of reading.

Eight Years of Partnership Between Taman Bacaan Pelangi and Givaudan in Sulawesi

This year marks the eighth year of partnership between Taman Bacaan Pelangi (TBP) and Givaudan in Sulawesi. Givaudan is a Swiss multinational company and the world's leading manufacturer of flavors and fragrances. Beyond its industry leadership, Givaudan is committed...

Visit by Givaudan Foundation and BPMP Southeast Sulawesi to Wolasi, South Konawe Regency

On April 21, representatives from the Givaudan Foundation and the Balai Penjaminan Mutu Pendidikan (BPMP) Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara visited two elementary schools in Wolasi, Konawe Selatan Regency. The visit was accompanied by the Taman Bacaan Pelangi team as part of...

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...

Volunteer’s Diary: Leon

Hello everyone. Since I haven't posted anything so far, I thought some of you might want to know what is going on during my time on Flores. Well before I start with that, I would like to introduce myself to you guys. I am Leon Josef Erhard Weis, 19 years old, born and...

When a Library Turned into a Fairground

There’s something new at Papagarang island that’s been creating a buzz amongst children, teachers and parents. A library has been recently renovated and stocked with new and colorful books. A new activity has been added to their daily routine. Usually, after school,...

#GIFTBOX: Book Donations from Go-Box

Early December last year, we've received great news that Go-Box, a service under popular app-based transportation services, Go-Jek, would be extending their support to us through the #GIFTBOX program. #GIFTBOX is a social program by Go-Box that helps collect &...

Reflecting Back on 2015

This holiday season we are particularly grateful for the support of our volunteers, donors and advocates who help make our mission possible. With the help of our partners at Room to Read, we have opened 8 more libraries in Eastern Indonesia, making a total of 37...

Taman Bacaan Pelangi’s Partnership with Granton Marketing

Starting from December 2015, Taman Bacaan Pelangi (Rainbow Reading Gardens) and Granton Marketing have become partners for the Voucher Book sales program as a fundraising activity. This program is currently executed by Granton Marketing sales staff, and the donation...

Volunteer’s Diary: Projects with the Kids in Melo

The time is running in Melo. I am already 4 months and my arrival on Flores feels like it was just a couple days ago. I have started two big projects in the library. The first is called “City” and includes the purpose of giving the kids another idea of “living” in a...

New Rainbow in Tomara

Tomara is one of the smaller islands that is a part of the Bacan islands located in South Halmahera, North Maluku. There are more over 1000 people who live in Tomara, which is known to be rich in spices and copra.After school, the children of Tomara spend their...

Travel with a Cause

Want to visit our libraries and have a great holiday in Flores at the same time?

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In the News

NET. Lentera Indonesia (August 2014)
TV One - Aku Bangga (May 2015)
Trans7 - She Can! (May 2015)
DAAI TV - Mutiara Indonesia (April 2016)