donate to my library!

i've pasted and copied the description for the Peace Corps Website below. We've already raised $1000! But anything, and really i mean ANYTHING (if everyone who has ever been sent the address to this blog gave $5 we'd prob have over $1000!) helps...

So, to donate:

go to peacecorps.gov. on the left there is menu and at the bottom is a button "DONATE NOW." That will take you to a page with a couple options, click on "Volunteer projects" and then go to Zambia. It's labelled "community libraries" project and the name is "C. Staatz." Colleen is a friend of mine and her library in another district is getting some of the books along with some other PC libraries. Please please help with whatever you can!

Also, if you have books you'd like to send that's possible, but maybe more complicated. e-mail me with specific questions about that. Thanks!!!

Community Libraries

Imagine learning to read with 1 book: your 2nd grade textbook that 3 siblings have already torn to pieces. Imagine learning to appreciate reading when you’ve never been read to or watched an adult read a book. Imagine learning to read in a language that is not your first language. Imagine living in a place where books can cost your parents’ monthly income. These are only some of the issues that Zambian school children face in learning to read and speak English.

This project will fund the transport of 20,000 books to develop four libraries in Zambia. All three districts are far from the capital and lack reading and reference materials is a problem. These students are often eager to study topics that interst them or refer to outside materials when preparing for exams, but are unable to do so. In addition to reference materials, these libraries would also include basic children’s books, which wil help Zambian students to improve their English, a vital skill for performing well on their national examinations and their ability to continue in higher education. All four libraries are being built in schools or community centers where local kids as well as adults can easily access the books.

The communities have greatly contributed to this project by providing the physical spaces to house the libraries. This eliminates the need for costly construction materials and ensures that the libraries will become functional quickly after the arrival of the books.