Reading is a window to the world

 

We have been awarded a grant worth $ 30.000 by the Lions Club International Foundation:

A short description of our project:

This project proposal of Biblionef in partnership with several Lions Clubs

encourages children development by improving their reading skills. This is

achieved through the following activities:

1. Donation of new children’s books and other materials to 20 schools so that

children have interesting materials to improve their learning and the library is

set up and/or much better equipped to fulfil its role.

2. Setting up two Learning Community Spaces (LCS’s) in Okorase and

Bolgatanga.

3. Training to teachers and persons in charge of books, like librarians, so that

the donated books and materials are optimally used. This is achieved by

teaching library management and reading motivation skills.

4. Evaluation of and feedback on the use of the books.

A broadened view of the world will provide help to resist peer pressure and

develop a positive self-image, self-discipline, good judgment and a sense of

responsibility. The project will support teachers to teach the children how to set

goals and make healthy decisions. It will support children to become independent.

Reading for pleasure will enrich their lives.