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Empower Women & Girls in Guatemala with Technology Empower Women & Girls in Guatemala with Technology Early Childhood Literacy & Nutrition in Guatemala Early Childhood Literacy & Nutrition in Guatemala

The Frances and Henry Riecken Foundation, Inc.

Org #1439
Vetted since 2009 Site Visit Verified
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2000
year founded
$28,225
raised on GlobalGiving
11
years fundraising
3
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars
Mission

We offer Central Americans hope and the opportunity to overcome poverty by promoting democracy and prosperity through community libraries that spark a spirit of discovery and foster citizen participation.

Projects (5)

Early Childhood Literacy & Nutrition in Guatemala
Guatemala / Gender Equality
Early Childhood Literacy & Nutrition in Guatemala
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Empower Women & Girls in Guatemala with Technology
Guatemala / Gender Equality
Empower Women & Girls in Guatemala with Technology
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Creating Girl Readers in Guatemala
Guatemala / Education
Creating Girl Readers in Guatemala
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From Books on Horseback to Books on Wheels
Honduras / Education
From Books on Horseback to Books on Wheels
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Re-Open a Community Library Hit by Hurricane Eta
Guatemala / Disaster Response
Re-Open a Community Library Hit by Hurricane Eta
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Project Leaders
William Cartwright
William Cartwright
Paco Alcaide
Paco Alcaide
Team
William Cartwright, Francisco J Alcaide
Organization Information
Attn Riecken Foundation (A-712)
P.O. Box 30
Princeton, NJ 08542
United States
(650) 206-2539
Organization Information
Attn Riecken Foundation (A-712)
P.O. Box 30
Princeton, NJ 08542
United States
(650) 206-2539

Project Reports

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Apr 5, 2021
Serving Resilient Communities in Troubled Times
For twenty years, Riecken Community Libraries in Honduras and Guatemala have been sources of information and opportunity for traditionally underserved populations. With the Riecken model of...
Apr 5, 2021
Joy of Reading in Communities libraries
Access to information, Lifelong learning for all and the fight against illiteracy are very important, and the United Nations’ 2030 goals with regard to education therefore also form the basis...
Mar 18, 2021
La Libertad Library: A New Beginning
In October 2020, residents of La Libertad, Morales in Guatemala were horrified as Hurricane Eta caused major flooding and damage to about 500 buildings in their community. Already struggling with the...
 
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