WHAT WE DO
The Mobile Library Project is an innovative project that does village visitations bringing fun and learning together for both adults and children.
The mobile library provides workshops, discussion groups, literacy class and games around learning both to adults and kids. Another core component is our seed and tree sharing system that benefits schools and families. Together, we find locally relevant solutions, often built on hybrid models, that mix local traditions with modern best practices. We focus on education, re-greening the land and community guidance. This multifaceted approach provides opportunities to improve literacy, community health, sustainable livelihoods and environmental conservation. Visit the mobile library on Facebook for news about the latest tours and programs.
Have you ever heard of William Kamkwamba, the boy from Malawi who harnessed the wind? He and his family endured intense poverty and hunger until he found an unexpected solution. Using library books, at the age of 14, he built a windmill to power his family’s home from makeshift scraps. Research has shown that literacy and education is directly linked to a better quality of life.
Madagascar ranks 155 out of 187 in the 2014 Human Development Index, making it one of the most impoverished countries. Several areas of Madagascar are also isolated and have no access to books. Mobile libraries can be utilized to empower and improve Malagasy lives.
WHAT WE OFFER
Mentoring & Community Workshops
Book Sharing System
Seed & Tree Sharing System
Technology
PHASE 1:
- Preparation – A relationship is established with beneficiary community members and authorities.
- Community meetings are held to discuss needs of the village and people.
PHASE 2:
- Implementation of library – Routinely, we commute to villages each month and actively offer mentoring & community workshops, a book sharing system & and re-greening programs.
PHASE 3:
- Established Libraries – Community and selected leaders are left in charge of a selection of books that will be traded out for different books when the mobile library visits.
Additionally, we want to continue to improve farming techniques so that we can substantially increase crop quality and yield, while utilizing sustainable methods for the benefit of all species. We intend to also plant a lot more seeds and trees as we expand our re-greening efforts.