Empowering minds through books
Climate and Health Connect
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Non-governmental organization (NGO)
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#SDGAction53335
Description
The Empowering Minds Community Library Project is an initiative aimed at establishing a vibrant and accessible library within Wajir County, Kenya. The project aims to provide a space that fosters a love for reading, promotes knowledge sharing, and supports educational and personal growth within the local community.
OBJECTIVES
Promote Literacy: The primary objective of this project is to improve literacy levels within Wajir County by providing a wide range of reading materials suitable for all ages and interests.
Enhance Education: The project seeks to complement formal education by offering resources and study materials that support students' academic endeavors, thereby contributing to improved educational outcomes.
Cultural Exchange: The library will serve as a hub for cultural exchange, allowing residents to explore various perspectives, traditions, and histories through literature and other media.
Community Engagement: The library will organize events, workshops, and activities that engage community members in discussions, learning sessions, and collaborative projects to foster a sense of belonging and shared knowledge.
Digital Literacy: The project aims to introduce residents to basic digital literacy skills, providing access to computers and the internet, enabling them to navigate the digital world effectively, with the support of our community champions (volunteers).
Location Selection: We will identify a suitable location within Wajir County for the library. Considering factors such as accessibility, visibility, and the target audience's proximity.
Resource Acquisition: We will acquire a diverse collection of books, magazines, newspapers, digital resources, and other educational materials catering to different age groups and interests.
Infrastructure Setup: Renovate and furnish the selected location to create a welcoming and comfortable environment conducive to reading and learning.
Technology Integration: Set up computer stations with internet access to facilitate digital learning and research.
Programming and Events: Develop a calendar of events, workshops, reading sessions, and cultural activities to keep the community engaged and encourage regular library visits.
Staffing: Hire trained librarians and support staff to manage the library, assist visitors, and organize events effectively.
Promotion and Outreach: Launch a comprehensive promotional campaign to raise awareness about the library's services and benefits. Collaborate with local schools, community organizations, and media outlets.
Sustainability: Develop a sustainability plan that includes community involvement, potential partnerships, and fundraising strategies to ensure the long-term viability of the library.
To ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of the Empowering Minds Community Library Project, a comprehensive capacity building and technology transfer program will be implemented through:
Regular training workshops will be organized for the library staff to enhance their skills in library management, customer service, event organization, and community engagement.
A series of digital literacy workshops will be conducted for both library staff and community members. This will include basic computer skills, internet navigation, and online research techniques.
Collaborate with the county government, as well as local institutions and organizations to establish a mentorship program where professionals and experts can share their knowledge and experiences with the community.
Resource Sharing: Implement a knowledge sharing platform where we can exchange ideas, lessons learnt, and success stories.
Climate and Health Connect will work with local leadership (MCA, Ward administrator, Chief and Assistant chief) to establish a library committee that will oversee the management and running of the library. We will utilise our community champions (currently 10 in number) who will be trained and offer their services in teaching and library management.
We intend to partner with the County Government of Wajir, to get sponsorship in terms of salaries for two full time employees. The rest of the services will be provided by our team of champions.
We will evaluate the number of people who access the library by implementing a sign in protocol, where anyone who accesses the library must give their name . We will analyse the changes in number of people who access the library. We will also conduct periodic reading competitions to assess the changes in reading abilities over time. We will conduct surveys and feedback sessions to gather insights from community members about their experiences, preferences, and suggestions for improvements.
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SDGS & Targets
Goal 4
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
4.1
By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes
4.1.1
Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex
4.1.2
Completion rate (primary education, lower secondary education, upper secondary education)
4.2
By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education
4.2.1
Proportion of children aged 24–59 months who are developmentally on track in health, learning and psychosocial well-being, by sex
4.2.2
Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age), by sex
4.3
By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university
4.3.1
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, by sex
4.4
By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
4.4.1
Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications technology (ICT) skills, by type of skill
4.5
4.5.1
Parity indices (female/male, rural/urban, bottom/top wealth quintile and others such as disability status, indigenous peoples and conflict-affected, as data become available) for all education indicators on this list that can be disaggregated
4.6
By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy
4.6.1
Proportion of population in a given age group achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in functional (a) literacy and (b) numeracy skills, by sex
4.7
By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development
4.7.1
Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education and (d) student assessment
4.a
Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all
4.a.1
Proportion of schools offering basic services, by type of service
4.b
4.b.1
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by sector and type of study
4.c
By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States
4.c.1
Proportion of teachers with the minimum required qualifications, by education level
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Dr Ikram, Managing Director