Fund a Library
Whether you are a school, business, teacher or individual just wanting to do a good thing, our ‘fund a library’ program is open for funding. You can see our whole list of schools currently in need, waiting for you to transform literacy. Funding a library in Bali is as rewarding as it gets. Renovating, supplying and training schools is one of the best ways we can support literacy in Bali. Funders are invited to see the projects upon completion.
*all costs given below are estimates, with full budgets and building quotes refined once a project has a potential funder.
See below, or find out exactly why Bali needs more libraries here.
Fund a Book Box
Project Type: Book supplies for libraries
Costs: $250 USD per book box
About
Many libraries in elementary school have a lack of interesting and engaging books. Providing a book supply box means we can deliver 50 exciting new books to a libraries in need. The books provided will improve the school library and each donor will be sent a photo thank you report once delivered. Giving a book box is a great way to guarantee children have access to interesting books, when the majority of children in rural areas do not even own a book of their own.
Pengiangan Library
Project Type: New Build
Percentage Complete: 0%
Remaining Costs: $26,000 USD
About
In Pengotan, the former teachers dormitory burned down, and now there is an abandoned husk on what was the library. The teachers have moved the library to a classroom now, but only as a short term solution. The burned down building requires clearing and we aim to build a brand new on in its place.
Sidetapa Library
Project Type: New Build
Percentage Complete: 0%
Remaining Costs: $24,000 USD
Students: 92
About
In rural Bali, in the Buleleng regency, Sidetapa are in desperate need of help. They are one of the rare schools who do not have a library at all, despite library buildings being compulsory in Indonesian elementary schools. They require a new building, which will bring the school out of the darkness when it comes to library and computer learning.
Bangbang Library
Project Type: Large Renovation
Percentage Complete: 0%
Remaining Costs: $20,000 USD
Students: 100+
About
Bangbang Library is in quite awful condition. Once originally built, the walls, floor and ceiling were never plastered or finished. The result has been a poor quality building that fails to encourage children to read. Inside, books are old and outdated. The building is rarely used as it’s in such poor condition.
Ban Library
Project Type: Medium Renovation
Percentage Complete: 0%
Remaining Costs: $17,500 USD
Students: 92
About
On the slopes of Mount Agung, Karangasem this very rural school has suffered for a long time from a lack of infrastructure and support. With only 94 students, it seems to have gotten overlooked for support from other sources. Books are old and the makeshift ceiling is caving in. The school was so embarrassed by the toilets, that they asked us not to include photos. Most of the children here walk home through farms or walk on the road. A renovation here would being much needed joy to a school that has struggled to educate its students.
Kuwum Library
Project Type: Large Renovation
Percentage Complete: 0%
Remaining Costs: $26,000 USD
Students: 144
About
Our aim at Kuwum is to help this school by renovating an old teachers dormitory. Older schools like this have dormitories for teachers to sleep, back when teachers were expected to live onsite. This dormitory has become derelict and useless, requiring a complete rebuild and renovation into a learning center. As an additional benefit, the new learning center will free up space for the other building to be used as a teachers office.
Sedayu Library
Project Type: Medium Renovation
Percentage Complete: 0%
Remaining Costs: $15,500 USD
Students: 120+
About
A library that is showing signs of age. Much of the library outer ceiling is broken and falling in. The wooden framework of the roof structure is wet and a danger due to rotting wood. The building requires fairly substantial renovation. Meanwhile, books are boring black and white text books, without any real furniture or inspiration for children.
Bengkala Library
Project Type: Medium Renovation
Percentage Complete: 0%
Remaining Costs: $14,000 USD
Students: 110
About
Bengkala is a unique village with a long history. For generations, it has been known as the “Kolok Village” (deaf village) where many residents were born with hearing and speech disabilities. The community even created a special sign language, Kata Kolok, which is still part of the village’s cultural identity today. We believe it even more important then, that this village’s youngsters have access to a good quality library.
Candikuning Library
Project Type: Medium Renovation
Percentage Complete: 0%
Remaining Costs: $14,000 USD
Students: 178
About
Located in rural Tabanan, Candikuning library is literally falling to pieces. The building is warn and requires renovation to the walls, roof and ceiling. The books, as with many libraries, are not remotely interesting meaning that students here hardly ever use the library. We plan to renovate this library and transform it into a learning center.
Madenan Library
Project Type: Medium Renovation
Percentage Complete: 0%
Remaining Costs: $13,500 USD
Students: 82
About
With the remote location of the school, at the moment, it serves fewer than 100 students in total. With such a small number, support for improving the library building often feels far from reality. This means that children here rarely have the chance to enjoy interesting storybooks that could inspire their curiosity and love for reading. While students are under 100, we firmly believe that rural communities and children deserve access to good quality learning spaces.
Jungutan Library
Project Type: Medium Renovation
Percentage Complete: 0%
Remaining Costs: $12,500 USD
Students: 110
About
Jungutan library is located in the mountains of Karengasem, east Bali. The library building is clean but sadly is still not much use to children. The books are mainly boring black and white work books, so the building is rarely used. Still, the teachers try their best to keep the building clean and interesting. A renovation here would provide an inspiring new space for students.
Bulian Library
Project Type: Medium Renovation
Percentage Complete: 0%
Remaining Costs: $11,500 USD
Students: 112
About
Bulian is located in the northern part of Bali. At first glance, the library building looks clean and well-kept; however, a closer look shows that the building is not that great. The ceiling is still made of bamboo, and many parts already appear worn out with age. Books are mostly textbooks and lack storybooks. Even so, the library has become more than just a place for reading. Teachers often use it as aspace where children can freely draw, color, and explore
their creativity.
Pengotan (1) Library
Project Type: Medium Renovation
Percentage Complete: 0%
Remaining Costs: $10,500 USD
Students: 144
About
Pengotan, fabled for it’s traditional Balinese village life seems to have been preserved in time. With that though, so has the local elementary school library. With most books dating back to the 1980s and an old, tired building, students here rarely visit their library anymore. We’re hoping to renovate the library, providing building fixes, new books, furniture, computers and a mural to bring this library to life.
Pengotan (2) Library
Project Type: Medium Sized Renovation
Percentage Complete: 0%
Remaining Costs: $11,000 USD
Students: 100
About
At another school not far from the first school in Pengotan, this library requires support to fix part of the moldy roof, fixings and of course new furniture and books.
Sambirenteng Library
Project Type: Small Renovation
Percentage Complete: 0%
Remaining Costs: $9,500 USD
Students: 193
About
It may look fine from afar, but this building has plenty of problems. Its roof fixing, ceiling repling, some minor tile work and repainting. It is thus such a shame that this building stands mostly empty, with only one bookshelf of old books. It’s not an interesting place to learn, but can with the right support can be turned into a fantastic learning center.
Sulahan Library
Project Type: Small Renovation
Percentage Complete: 0%
Remaining Costs: $9,000 USD
Students: 82
About
This school has taken good care of it’s library, and so it’s a shame that the books are so uninspiring. Still, the teachers already painted a mural to try and inspire students to read here. With all the furniture and windows destroyed by termites, we aim to give this school the learning center that they deserve.
Kayubihi Library
Project Type: Small Renovation
Percentage Complete: 0%
Remaining Costs: $9,000 USD
Students: 123
About
Kayubihi Library has never really seen a hayday. From it’s opening 20 years ago, there were never very interesting books. These days, due to a lack of interest from students, most books have been packed up and are in storage. It’s left a mostly empty and unused building that serves little purpose for its students.
Tiga Library
Project Type: Small Renovation
Percentage Complete: 0%
Remaining Costs: $8,500 USD
Students: 194
About
The only library in the area, the school has done a great job to keep it clean, but there is a great need for support. The books are of poor quality, window frames are eaten out by termites and basic building/roofing fixes.
Gitgit Library
Project Type: Small Renovation
Percentage Complete: 0%
Remaining Costs: $8,500 USD
Students: 100+
About
This school has a good building, with very few fixes required, however, they have absolutely no new books for some time. The books they do have are old and uninspiring. We aim to renovate this building, providing furniture, computers, 400+ books and our trademark murals.