projects
The “Sopoq Angen Mobile Library” project, initiated by the ECCO Foundation together with BASAntb, English Club Lombok and the Genggelang Village Government, was created to improve literacy access and educational opportunities for children and local communities in Genggelang Village, North Lombok. The program responds to the limited availability of books, libraries and literacy facilities in rural areas, where many children still have little access to quality reading materials and educational activities.
The project focuses on creating an inclusive and sustainable learning environment through a mobile library system that brings books, teachers and educational programs directly to remote hamlets.
Its main goal is to encourage reading habits from an early age, strengthen basic literacy skills, and increase awareness of the importance of education within families and local communities.
The main activities of the program include providing portable bookshelves and a collection of children’s, English-language, Sasak-language and local literacy books, as well as organising weekly rotating activities in different villages. These activities include English classes, educational games, storytelling, and shared reading sessions designed to make learning more engaging and accessible for children.
The project operates through a collaborative partnership model. Youth ECCO Indonesia is responsible for program implementation, fundraising, coordination, and reporting; English Club Lombok provides teachers and educational facilitators; BASAntb contributes books and literacy materials, including Sasak-language books; and the village government supports the project through local coordination and logistical assistance.
Sama-Sama Belajar is a new online Bahasa Indonesia course for the beginners, created by ECCO Foundation, English Club Lombok and Sama-Sama Stories.
The project is designed as more than a regular language course. It combines practical Indonesian language learning with cultural understanding, storytelling and a direct connection to Lombok, Indonesia. Through the course, participants will take their first steps in Bahasa Indonesia while discovering Indonesian culture, local communities, and everyday communication.
The programme is based on BIPA 1 Basic Level and includes 40 online lessons across two semesters, from September 2026 to June 2027. Classes will take place via Zoom and will be recorded, so students can revise the materials at their own pace.
The course will be led by certified teachers from English Club Lombok.
Sama-Sama Belajar is especially created for travellers, volunteers, researchers, students, NGO workers, and anyone interested in Indonesia, Lombok, and Southeast Asian culture. No previous knowledge of Indonesian is required.
A special part of the programme is the opportunity for the best student to receive a free educational trip to Lombok, including meetings with teachers, real-life Bahasa Indonesia practice, and direct contact with local communities. This bonus applies if a minimum of 10 students register for the course.
The project aims to build a meaningful bridge between Europe and Indonesia through language, education, culture, and human connection.
EC Gondang
English Club Gondang is a community-based educational project in North Lombok that provides English language classes and tutoring for local children and teenagers aged 7–18. Founded in 2023.
The initiative was created to improve access to quality education, promote cultural exchange and empower young people through learning.
The project also supports local women by creating opportunities in teaching and entrepreneurship.
Today, EC Gondang supports more than 140 students and works together with local teachers, volunteers, parents, and community members to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
The long-term goal of English Club Gondang is to strengthen the local community through education, improve future job opportunities in sectors such as tourism and international business and inspire long-term social and economic development in the village. The project hopes to continue growing through new partnerships, educational programs, classroom expansion and community collaborations that can help create sustainable opportunities for future generations in Lombok.
