Dhea Dara, a passionate young woman from East Sumba, felt a deep calling to uplift education in her hometown. With a heart dedicated to making a difference, she embarked on the Bukuku Bukumu Project, a volunteer-based initiative. The project’s name encapsulates the vision of sharing books with children in Sumba and remote areas, ensuring that these books become a part of their own personal libraries.
Having previously worked as a teacher in Sumba, Dhea witnessed the challenges faced by students during the pandemic. With limited access to education and technology, she realized that she could make a difference by providing books to those in need.
The team of volunteers utilized the power of social media to spread the word about the project. The response was overwhelming! The book donations exceeded expectations, with a remarkable total of 1,024 books collected and distributed. Initially intending to send books to a single location, they surpassed their goal and reached 8 different locations, including 2 kindergartens, 1 high school, 1 orphanage, and 4 public libraries.
“For those of you who are doing good to the people around you, keep doing it, because simple acts by you can make a huge impact for them”, said Dhea.
She extended gratitude to all who entrusted ADRA to deliver their books to the children of Sumba. Through their collective efforts and the inspiring dedication of volunteers like Dhea, countless young minds have been enriched and empowered with the gift of education.
