We have been quiet here on the website for a while, but KetongBaca has been continuing strong and steady! We are so thankful for our supporters, on-site local managers, local church and leader connections, and many volunteers. They all help KetongBaca continue to make such an encouraging impact in these Eastern Indonesian communities.
We are continuing operation in our two main locations -- Hueknutu and Babao -- with various other events and sponsorships scattered from time to time. It is so wonderful to see the children continue to show up, read, learn, and grow every day. Both locations see an average daily throughput of about 25 readers, with many more on weekends and event days..
And, we are continuing to look for further opportunities to be creative and improve our impact and service, so we are still active and pushing forward!
Here are a few snapshots to give a quick look into more recent 2025-2026 KetongBaca things!
First, we know that a community without a legal foundation will often operate without clear direction. We are therefore excited to share that KetongBaca is now an established registered legal entity in Indonesia.
We hope this will motivate our team to manage KetongBaca with greater enthusiasm, making it a valuable platform for local children to develop their potential through reading.
Second, KetongBaca has received an 'Honorable Mention' recognition for a contest submission by Ibu Okta, as one of the top recognized programs that inspire the surrounding community and raise awareness about the importance of Education for Sustainable Development in Indonesia. This is an accomplishment worth celebrating, as this competition was conducted by the respected SDG Academy Indonesia. We are proud of and celebrate along with Ibu Okta for this achievement!
Ibu Okta's article can be accessed here: https://berandainspirasi.id/menembus-batasan-sinyal-membawa-ebook-ke-pelosok/
It was a joyful time of gathering and celebrating one year of KetongBaca Hueknutu!
Many children were able to gather, and we are thankful that the energy and excitement there in the village is still very strong to continue this digital reading room. We pray that KetongBaca may continue to be a blessing to the people there in Hueknutu for years to come.