Nurturing a Culture of Lifelong Learning
we recognize that literacy is a cornerstone of empowerment. Our Community Reading Room initiative is designed to enhance literacy levels and foster a vibrant culture of reading among children, youth, and adults. By providing a safe, inclusive, and resource-rich environment, we encourage community members to explore books, develop critical thinking skills, and embrace lifelong learning. This space serves not only as a hub for educational development but also as a catalyst for informed citizenship and personal growth.
Strategic goal
To enhance literacy levels and inculcate culture of reading in the community
Objective
To improve the educational status of over 30% of all the youth in the target communities. To enable above 20% of the disadvantaged community members to attain basic literacy skills.
Activities
Recruitment of qualified reading room attendant
Marketing of the reading services
Develop reading room rules and guidelines for the readers
Purchasing of resource materials
Organizing events on reading materials and book harvesting
Creating awareness of the importance of the community reading room to relevant stakeholders
Conduct reading sessions
Conduct competition on reading, spelling, storytelling, singing, dance and debating
Expected outcome
Enhanced reading practices Improved literacy levels