How can I read if there are no books? (Indonesia)

Dear supporters,

We are grateful that, with your support among others, we have been able to distribute 4 BookBoxes in various places in Indonesia over the past few months. It has been a joy to see the impact and happiness these mobile libraries are bringing to these children, teachers, and schools!

At each location, a thoughtfully selected package was delivered, containing over 100 diverse books from a range of Indonesian authors and publishers. These books are stored in large plastic containers along with a user guide, ensuring they can be used for years to come.

By working together with our local partners, the school teachers, we believe it is very important to start 'planting' a love for reading at a young age. And by providing these 4 mobile libraries, we have taken a big step in this direction by giving them a variety of books at different reading levels. We believe this is a significant move toward planting a 'love for reading' that will not only transform them personally but also contribute to a broader transformation in Indonesia!

We've said it before, but we are so thankful for your partnership in this. Your support is of great value to our team because it's encouraging to know that you (financially) contribute to this mission. Please don't hesitate to forward this newsletter to those in your network who may be interested, so many more can join in on this.

Together, we continue to build the future of Indonesia!

Dear supporters,

We are delighted to share some exciting news with you in this project update. Currently, we are in the process of distributing 3 new library-in-a-boxes to three different locations. As a result, these sites will be equipped with over 100 leveled-reading books suitable for children of various ages. This achievement holds immense significance for us at Saya Suka Membaca as we strive to create an Indonesia where every child has the opportunity to learn to read and develop a love for reading. Access to books is crucial in achieving this goal, and the implementation of these three interventions will have a tremendous impact on the lives of these young learners.

At present, the team is busy gathering these 100 books per box. We are collaborating with various publishers and also utilizing our own books. We hope to have received all the books in the coming weeks so that we can proceed with the shipments.

As part of our core initiatives at Saya Suka Membaca, we are deeply committed to training and mentoring teachers across Indonesia. In the coming weeks, we are pleased to announce that we will be conducting training sessions for over 70 teachers in Kalimantan. This will also result in the expansion of our network with schools. We continue to make significant efforts to secure additional funding that will allow us to further expand the distribution of library-in-a-boxes to diverse communities and schools. We aim to provide you with a comprehensive update on these efforts in our next report.

We would like to remind you that your support is of invaluable value to our team and, above all, to the children of Indonesia. While significant progress has been made, there are still numerous areas where our interventions are needed. We kindly encourage you to share information about our projects with individuals within your network who may have a similar interest in this cause.

With literary regards,

Stuart Patience
On behalf of the Saya Suka Membaca team