Community Libraries Create Social Change in South Asia
Episode Description
READ Global is an international non-profit that uses community libraries as a platform for creating social change in rural villages throughout South Asia. 📂 Leadership
Brief Summary
Tina Shaba discusses Read Global's impact through community libraries in rural Southeast Asia, emphasizing sustainability and community ownership.
Key points
- Read Global's Unique Model. Read Global empowers rural communities through self-sustaining libraries and local ownership.
- Community Fundraising Success. Despite poverty, communities raise funds for their own libraries, showcasing commitment.
- Recognition for Social Innovation. Read Global receives the Barry Lipman prize, validating their transformative model.
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Episode highlights
- Read Global's Unique ModelRead Global empowers rural communities through self-sustaining libraries and local ownership.“It's community initiated and community owned.”2:16May 8, 2013
- Community Fundraising SuccessDespite poverty, communities raise funds for their own libraries, showcasing commitment.“Communities run their own fundraising campaigns because they want the center that much.”3:05May 8, 2013
- Recognition for Social InnovationRead Global receives the Barry Lipman prize, validating their transformative model.“This recognition is a game changer for us.”12:33May 8, 2013
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