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Why your contribution and support matters?
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African Community Problems
Communities face huge challenges in in the areas of climate/environment, education, health and as a consequence are not able to achieve sustainable living and communal well-being.
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Literacy, Skills, Knowledge and Creativity
We envision that sustainable community libraries can serve as the place to bring all these together
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Library Statistics Nigeria
There are about 290 public libraries. That’s 0.15 per 100,000 people. Global average is 6.4 That is a huge gap that needs to be filled.
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Target outcomes and services
Access - provide library services to at least 3 local government areas.
Training - Literacy and green skills programs to schools and adults
Collection - Curate special collections on sustainability and environment
FAQs
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The project involves the design, research, education and building of sustainable/green community libraries across African regions.
The first is planned for Ibadan, Nigeria and the target is to have it opened in 2026. -
The library will serve over 200,000 people who live in the community and surrounding areas.
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We have appointed a board of advisors and overseers who will ensure the project's objectives are achieved and resources including funds are used wisely and efficiently.
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We have estimated about $200,000 per year for donations over the next 3 years. The remaining costs will be financed using grants and impact investing schemes.