Photos have been removed from this issue because of a law in Kenya requiring strict documentation for photos and videos featuring school children.
December, 2019, Special Giving Tuesday Edition
Website: https://libraries4kids.org/
Hi, We recently had a hiccup with books shipped to KwaMboo and Kyalilini Primary schools in Kitui, Kenya. Francis Wanjiku, our dedicated volunteer in Kenya, traveled 3 hours in a rainstorm by public transportation (motor bike or overcrowded minivan) to Kitui to find the books. She located them and delivered them to the schools. Here are her remarks when asked if she was the person in the photo.
Yes, it was me. The man is Mr. Mutyauvyu, the Headteacher. My dad was the cameraman here. We could not assemble a team to help us as the teacher resides away from his workplace and considering it was the rainy season, it did not make much sense, making the other stakeholders leave their farms. We agreed to take more photos with parents and students when schools resume. At Kyalilini it was much easier as the headteacher resides close by and we got several photos. The students were speechless, they had never seen encyclopedias before and learning that a stranger is providing everything at their doorstep for free and willing to give them more, is motivating them to work harder. They started reviewing the books as soon as they opened the boxes. The experience was awesome Roy, I saw kids hungry for knowledge, endless questions and really curious! Libraries for Kids is going to make a difference no doubt!
Francis has been collecting stories from teachers and students. Click HERE for some amazing tales. Please help us help these kids to the gift of knowledge by donating to this cause. You can donate on our website or GoFundMe Page.
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MEDIA
Click HERE for a link to a story on WHHI-TV, Hilton Head, SC
WAITING LIST
We have a waiting list of 12 more schools to help in Kenya. I have connected with my wife Sharron's former student, Godfrey Moogy in Uganda. He graduated from Virginia Intermont College with a degree in Graphic Design and computer information systems. He is now teaching IT at the international school and coaching soccer. Godfrey is excitedly looking for schools for us to help.
Library Named For You?
Would you like a library named for you? Setting up a library and supplying money for new textbooks costs about $2,500. Donate $2,500 and we will have the school name the library for you and send you pictures of your library. Sponsor a school today with a donation on GoFundMe.
GoFundMe
We have set up a GoFundMe page to raise money. No donation is too small and each helps in two ways. The more activity on the GoFundMe page, the higher its visibility, and also every little bit helps. Please click here to donate.
Opportunities to Assist Libraries For Kids
Speaking: We are looking for opportunities to present the Libraries For Kids Int’l story, such as civic clubs, churches, Chambers of Commerce, book clubs, professional associations, etc.
Books For Sale: I have a set of 45 Alexandar Dumas books in very good to excellent condition published in 1895. The collection has been appraised at $2,500 We also have other old books for sale that are do not fit the criteria set by the schools in Kenya. See the left side panel. Copy & paste the list into Word and enlarge it. If you know a collector who would like to buy these books, please contact us at 843-597- 4826.
PARTNER RECOGNITION
Many thanks to our partners who have supplied free services. Please support them.
Paul Uhls BNC Graphics 19 Seventh Ave, Bluffton, South Carolina 29910, https://bncgraphics.com/ Supplied business cards and rack cards
Dan Russin Store Manager Morningstar Storage 1110 Fording Island Rd Bluffton, SC 29910 Donated a 10ft x 10ft space for us to store books.
Allison Debs Lewis Territory Account Manager Staples Advantage www.staplesadvantage.com Staples has donated shipping boxes.
I don't want to bombard you with emails so click the "More Information" or "Not Interested" button.
Libraries For Kids is an IRS tax- exempt 501 (c) (3) organization, so donations of books and money are tax-deductible.
Mission: The mission of Libraries For Kids is to supply books and school supplies to schools in rural areas of underdeveloped countries to establish libraries and assist those schools in broadening educational opportunities for their students.
Vision: Libraries For Kids envisions helping rural schools in developing countries around the world.
Website: https://libraries4kids.org/ Thanks for your support and prayers for Libraries For Kids, Int’l. For more information, please contact Roy Austin at 843-597-4826.
Coach Roy Austin Founder/Chair
