Learning Centre for Akumalam
Oct 2nd, 2011 by Ed de Jong
Support the realisation of Akumalam Community Library (ACL)
Pupils at opening of ACL, April 2011 (more pics below)
- The construction of the building is financed 90% by Dorfschulprojekt e.V.
- The building will be finished by 12-04-2011.
- Additional books will be purchased in Cameroon.
- Horst supplied the 200 pens required for the library and the pupils at Akumalam.
- Dorfschulprojekt continues to say thank you: Concept Promotion Maintal, Horst Benzing, TSG Bretzenheim and many others.
Background:
Books provide kids an exciting view to a wider world. Unfortunately, in Akumalam, Cameroon, text books are rare and if available, expensive. The ASLC will assist in overcoming these challenges. With a mix of books in English, French and German and with a focus on books for young children, the library will provide a unique offer for Akumalam pupils. Donate a book and make this exciting idea a reality!
These books will be divided into three categories:
- 1. school/classroom books (english readers, arithmetic, science and nature, …) the school administration will provide us the list of these books, which we will be locally purchased in Bamenda
- 2. general knowledge which would serve to expand the learning in all fields (e.g. English language books on animals, sport, simple science books..like „how things work“), this would encourage the children to spend time in the library
- 3. picture aided books (with some text in various languages, english, french, german, italian, spanish, …) for school children ( 5 – 8 years old)
With the help of the teachers in Akumalam, andother pedagogists, they will compile a catalogue of books that will provide the library with a unique profile. You can contribute by donating books or money. The money will be used for the acquisition of these books, and also to renovate the library (shelves, cupboards …). The average value of each book is about $20 (15 Euros).
Any personal donated book will obtain its unique character through the mention of your name in the inner cover of the book. Any other exciting books for children not in the above mentioned category are heartily welcome.
