Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab

by Africa SOMA Inc.
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab
Equip a rural Kenyan library with a computer lab

Project Report | May 19, 2014
Library Programming - Debate Club Edition!

By Anna Bunce | Board Member - Fundraising Officer

Let the debates begin!
Let the debates begin!

Library programing is going strong at the Elangata Wuas Community Library and Resource Center! This April students from Good Shepard Primary, Elangata Wuas Primary and Emirishoi Primary squared off in a friendly debate. The debates were set up to immitate the style of Kenya's Parlimentary debates, giving students a good chance to feel what their members of parliment do on a regular basis. 

All groups started strong, with eloquent oration being traded back and forth across the floor. Two students, Samuel from Good Shepard Primary and Challes from Emirshoi Primary were clear standouts. Depsite his small stature Samuel was verbal dynamite, quickly diminishing opponents. Challes on the other hand, articulated her points in a precise and clear manner, pointing out the holes in her opponents argument. 

The debates were not without their spectators, as a large number of parents and community members turned out to watch the debates. The debates were such a success and so enjoyed by students and their teachers that another round will be held in the upcoming term, this time with a focus on science and math.

It is thanks to your donation that programming such as this can be held in the library. The computer lab community classes and pay-as-you go internet time help bring in an income to sustain the functioning of the library, allowing programing such as the Debate Club to continue. Thank you again for your donation and your contribution to the ongoing access to information and learning that the Elangata Wuas Community Library and Resource Center are able to provide. 

Samuel makes a strong opening argument
Samuel makes a strong opening argument
Challes takes on her opposition
Challes takes on her opposition

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Africa SOMA Inc.

Location: Montreal, Quebec - Canada
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Africa SOMA Inc.
Anna Bunce
Project Leader:
Anna Bunce
Fundraising Officer
Montreal , Quebec Canada

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