School Library for Girls in Northern Afghanistan

A microproject by Sahar Education
School Library for Girls in Northern Afghanistan

Summary

$2,500 will equip a library at a Sahar-supported school in Northern Afghanistan with shelves, tables, and as many as 250 books, for girls of all ages. The math, science and reading books we provide are treasured by the schools, as is the place to store and use them. The need is unlimited; Global Giving donors have already funded 5 libraries! This is number 6. If you would like a 50% match from the Safer World Fund, consider an unrestricted donation to the parent project, shown at right!

$2,628
total raised
32
donors
0
monthly donors
9
years

Challenge

For students, books are a window to knowledge and the rest of the world. This window is especially important in the schools for Afghan girls that are supported by Sahar. Teachers are stretched thin, often have limited educations themselves, and have experienced little of the world outside their province, let alone their country. Access to the internet or other electronic media is limited at best.

Solution

Sahar equips schools with libraries to serve the needs of students of all ages. We buy an array of math, science and reading books that are age appropriate and sensitive to cultural issues, always with the goal of providing access to knowledge that is otherwise highly restricted. We also equip the library spaces with shelves, chairs and a table. The funding amount for each microproject ($2,500) is enough to furnish a typical library space and provide up to 250 books, serving about 500 students.

Long-Term Impact

A well built, functioning school provides a healthy and safe environment for a community's children, and a place where they learn the skills they need to become productive and peaceful adults. Many school buildings have been constructed in Afghanistan in recent years. But a building alone does not make a school. To be successful, it must be supplied, have qualified teachers, be fully supported by its community, and become fully sustained by its community. That's our long-term goal.

Resources

Organization Information

Sahar Education

Location: Seattle, WA - USA
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Twitter: @SaharEducation
Project Leader:
Ginna Brelsford
Seattle , WA United States

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Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.
   

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