To Support Children’s Literacy on the Island, YBM BRILiaN Distributes Educational Kits and Sets Up Reading Corners on Gangga Island

GANGGA ISLAND — YBM BRILiaN RO Manado has once again expanded its reach of goodwill through a literacy expedition program targeting children in island regions. The distribution of educational kits and the establishment of reading corners took place at the General Meeting Hall on Gangga Island, West Likupang, North Sulawesi, on Saturday (October 17).

The event was attended by the principal of Cokroaminoto Elementary School on Gangga Island, Marwia Lamani, S.Pd, along with the principal of Inpres Elementary School on Gangga Dua Island, Samsia Pati, S.Pd. Also present were YBM BRILiaN staff members Egarwati Ismail and Vidya Putri, as well as the Chair of Manado Book Party, Nurain Syuhadaini. The children of the island welcomed these leaders and collaborative partners with great enthusiasm.

“Real Collaboration for Education in the Islands”

Chose Pulau Gangga as the event location due to the urgent need to support access to education and foster a love of reading among children in remote areas. This initiative reflects the shared commitment and collaboration between YBM BRILiaN’s Manado Regional Office, Manado Book Party, Gramedia, and Hisana Fried Chicken Manado. The program was designed to help meet the need for school supplies while providing sustainable learning resources.

The series of activities took place over two lively days, October 17–18. The first day featured literacy education, interactive fun games, the distribution of food packages, and the delivery of educational kits to eligible children. On the second day, activities continued with the creation of a mini-library as a reading corner in Gangga Village, as well as educational sessions on Indonesian literary heroes.

School Appreciation and Sustainable Benefits

The reading corner, supported by Gramedia, is expected to serve as a learning resource that can be utilized on an ongoing basis. The entire series of events concluded with the handover of these literacy facilities, aimed at broadening the horizons and fostering a passion for learning among the island’s youth.

This noble program received a warm welcome and deep appreciation from the school and the local community for the care shown toward the children.

“We would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the assistance and support from the Manado Book Party team, YBM BRILiaN, Gramedia, and Hisana Fried Chicken Manado, who have worked tirelessly to help our children. We hope this program will bring significant benefits in supporting educational needs and fostering a culture of literacy within the community,” said Marwia Lamani, S.Pd, Principal of Cokroaminoto Elementary School on Gangga Island.

May the distribution of zakat through this educational program continue to bring abundant blessings. YBM BRILiaN is committed to continuing to nurture the hopes of the nation’s children in every corner of the country through sustainable acts of kindness.