Grow a Library Fund

Current Project:

Wondo Genet Reading Room
Ethiopia, South Nations & Nationalities Peoples

Wondo Genet Reading Room is the only library in the farming community of 15,000 in Ethiopia's southern province. It serves three primary schools. With Atlantic Provinces Library Association's support, this library is improving access to information by building their collection of local language and English reading materials, providing professional support for teachers using the library, and helping train local people in library management skills.

CODE works with local organizations throughout the developing world to empower children to learn. They deliver an essential, sustainable development solution that endures. CODE programs support libraries and teacher training as well as national and local book publishing in more than 17 languages in Africa and the Caribbean. “If you can read and write, you can learn to do, and be, anything.”

Donating is easy! You can donate online by visiting the Wondo Genet Reading Room page on CODE's website. You’ll see the Donate button at the bottom of the page. You can also download and print out a giving form. You will receive a tax receipt for your donation, and make a world of difference at the same time. Look for fun ways to contribute during the APLA 2010 conference in Saint John as well! !
 

Past Projects

Review APLA's past Grow a Library projects.

About the Grow a Library Fund Standing Committee

Membership:
The Committee shall include the APLA President and Treasurer and up to 8 additional members.

• Sarah Gladwell (Chair)
• Jocelyne Thompson (President)
• Bill Slauenwhite (APLA Treasurer)
• Sue Adams (Member)
• Donna Bourne-Tyson (Member)
• Tanja Harrison (Member)
• Lorraine Jackson (Member)
• Catherine Kelly (Member)
• Mary Landry (Member)
• Jennifer Richard (Member)

Terms of Reference:

• to fundraise through various events and activities for the fund
• to determine by majority what percentage of the funds are allocated each year
• to determine by majority what project(s) are selected to be funded each year

Convener: