Create a Library for 350 Kids in Rural Nicaragua

by From Books to Brilliance
Create a Library for 350 Kids in Rural Nicaragua

Project Report | May 14, 2018
Biblioteca Paz y Vida, Now Open and Serving its Community

By Kim Covill | Project Leader

Grand Opening, Biblioteca Paz y Vida
Grand Opening, Biblioteca Paz y Vida

You definitely won’t need directions.  Just watch and listen for all the action…young readers coming and going, moms checking in on their kids, and from time to time the contagious and hilarious laughter of youth.  You’re now right in front of Biblioteca Paz y Vida.  Meet Marbel, the little library’s coordinator, who introduces its small patrons to so many educational resources.  She manages them all…the books, puzzles, maps, globes, pencils, silly-looking erasers, and the pint-sized tables and chairs, so perfect for Paz y Vida’s enthusiastic learners.

 “Reading is education, and education is a gift to humanity,” says Indira Morales, partner and project manager for the Luisa Amanda Espinoza Association of Nicaraguan Women (AMNLAE).  In March citizens gathered to celebrate that gift at Biblioteca Paz y Vida’s grand opening.  In the spirit of “sisterhood” German ambassador, Ute Konig, congratulated the community.  She spoke of the many individuals and organizations in Nicaragua, Germany and the United States that worked together to create this library.

Remarkable!  Just a few years ago, all Paz y Vida citizens were homeless.  Thanks to AMNLAE’s vision and dedication, all now live in beautiful, small houses with standard flooring, running water and electricity.  Children here no longer fetch water and wood every morning.  They go to school, and to the library.  They do homework and study.  Many come just to read stories, color, or put puzzles together.

The Frankfurt Granada Association and the German Embassy funded the building construction.  You, dear friends, supplied a plethora of books and educational materials.  And GlobalGiving's platform allows us reach out to the world for help.  Biblioteca Paz y Vida is a truly global initiative. Thank you!

 

Grand Opening, with German Ambassador Ute Konig
Grand Opening, with German Ambassador Ute Konig
The library, just the beginning
The library, just the beginning
Share on Twitter Share on Facebook

About Project Reports

Project reports on GlobalGiving are posted directly to globalgiving.org by Project Leaders as they are completed, generally every 3-4 months. To protect the integrity of these documents, GlobalGiving does not alter them; therefore you may find some language or formatting issues.

If you donate to this project or have donated to this project, you can receive an email when this project posts a report. You can also subscribe for reports without donating.

Sign up for updates

Organization Information

From Books to Brilliance

Location: Albuquerque, NM - USA
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @KimCovill1
Project Leader:
Kim Covill
Founder & President
Albuquerque , NM United States

Funded Project!

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

Still want to help?

Find another project in Nicaragua or in Education that needs your help.
Find a Project

Learn more about GlobalGiving

Teenage Science Students
Vetting +
Due Diligence

Snorkeler
Our
Impact

Woman Holding a Gift Card
Give
Gift Cards

Young Girl with a Bicycle
GlobalGiving
Guarantee

Get incredible stories, promotions, and matching offers in your inbox

WARNING: Javascript is currently disabled or is not available in your browser. GlobalGiving makes extensive use of Javascript and will not function properly with Javascript disabled. Please enable Javascript and refresh this page.