Executive Director, Center for Indonesian Policy Studies

Taman Bacaan Pelangi (Rainbow Reading Gardens) is a non-profit organisation focuses on establishing children’s libraries in remote areas of eastern Indonesia. We aim to encourage and nurture children’s interest in reading by providing access to good books. We believe this is critical for a child’s education, and broadens their horizons and opportunities. At Taman Bacaan Pelangi [Rainbow Reading Gardens], we encourage children to dream big. And books will inspire, broaden their horizon and motivate them to reach their dream. Through our programs, we also want to develop their skills. Kids will then realize their potentials and be a true star in the field. In the future, they will be able to give positive contribution to the local community, be the agent of change and source of inspiration for others. And they will be the ones who help break the cycle of poverty and change lives. Taman Bacaan Pelangi [Rainbow Reading Gardens] also acts as a place where people can share and contribute. The more people contribute, the more children in remote areas in Eastern Indonesia will have access to books and develop their skills.

Communications Consultant with four years’ experience doing public affairs and corporate communication for global brands across different sectors and regions. This includes leading and supporting on communications planning, content strategy and corporate positioning.

I am currently based in Jakarta, Indonesia, have 16 years experience in international development, and I am available for projects world wide. Themes include: - Disability - Human Rights Based Approaches - Inclusive Education - Social Inclusion - Social Protection Services include: - Advocacy and awareness raising - Capacity building - Concept development - Evaluations - Material development (electronic and print) - Project management - Project proposals and project design - Training and workshops Country experience: Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Myanmar, Norway, Palestine, South-Sudan, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam and Yemen. Worked with: AODN, AusAID, BMZ, Braillo Norway, British Council, Cardno, CBM, DEval, DFAT, EC, EENET, GFA, GIZ, Handicap International, Helen Keller International, IDP Norway, Kindernothilfe, Light for the World, Myanmar Education Consortium, Norwegian Mission Alliance, Norwegian Refugee Council, Palladium, Plan International, Save the Children, Terre de Hommes, UNESCO, UNICEF, USAID, WHO, and the World Bank as well with many local NGOs and DPOs.