Community Library Initiative
The Community Library Initiative is a flagship program of the Extended Hands Foundation dedicated to enhancing literacy and education in underserved communities across Africa. Our goal is to create accessible, child-friendly book stands stocked with free books and digital e-books to foster a culture of reading and lifelong learning among children.
Objectives:
- Increase Literacy Rates:Â Improve literacy levels by providing easy access to a diverse range of reading materials.
- Promote Lifelong Learning:Â Encourage children to develop a love for reading that will benefit them throughout their lives.
- Support Educational Goals:Â Align with national and international educational objectives to enhance learning outcomes for children.
Long-Term Goals:
- Sustainability:Â We aim to ensure the initiative’s long-term sustainability by training local educators and community members to manage and maintain the book stands.
- Expansion:Â With ongoing support, we plan to expand the initiative to more communities and reach as many children as possible across Nigeria.
- Continuous Improvement: Through regular monitoring and feedback, we continuously improve the program to better serve the needs of the children and communities.