Inside Hiraya: May 2005

Narcissa Abiad Community Library

INTRODUCTION to the Aklatang Pambata Project

Proponents:
Eduk Inc./ Laging Pahinungod
NACCL
Paltok community
Other volunteer organizations

What is Aklatang Pambata:

- A children’s resource center
- A tutorials center
- An activity center
- A venue for storytelling session
- A training center for volunteers

What has been done so far?

- Factsheet, logo
- Project proposal
- Funding requirements
- Physical plans (architecture/ interior design)
- Some fundraising activities (recyclables drive)

What remains to be done?

- recruitment of more volunteers and organizations
- fundraising
- more community involvement (activities, meetings w/ barangay and community)
- modules for reading tutorials
- modules for volunteers/ storytelling sessions

What are funding requirements of the library?

- renovations
- overall funding requirements

When is the proposed opening?
Around JULY 2005

Other organizations which we can tap:

- Laging Pahinungod
- UPLISSA; UP FLIPP; UP ILIS Student Council
- Ilustrador ng Kabataan
- Kuting
- Other suggestions Possible Fundraising Activities
- Recyclables drive
- Cycling for a cause/ Fun Run/ Badminton Competition/ Ultimate Frisbee
- Concerts for a cause (Joey Ayala, Gary Granada, Parokya, Bamboo, Kitchie Nadal, etc.)
- Photo exhibit

List of Possible Solicitations:
PLDT/ Smart GMA Foundation Globe Uratex ABS CBN Honda McDonalds Jollibee Toyota SM Foundation Mead Johnson Mitsubishi StarBucks Johnson & Johnson Unilever National Bookstore Inquirer Star Goodwill Procter & Gamble Universal Robina Quezon City government

THE PROJECT IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS AND SEEKING FOR SUPPORTERS. CONTACT US. NOW.

Aklatang Pambata

A partnership of Eduk Inc./ UP Laging Pahinungod,

The Narcissa Abiad Center for Community Libraries

and advocates of literacy

OUR VISION

To lead in the establishment, development and improvement of community-based libraries in the country.

OUR MISSION

To make children appreciate the value of reading;

To make teachers, parents and community members partners in promoting reading in children;

To be a model community library that can be replicated in other areas and

To make a community of readers

The logo is a tree that represents the goal of the program which is to produce a functionally literate individual. The tree consists of two individuals that represent the main proponents of the project, Eduk Inc. and NACCL; and a book that embodies the different reading programs shared among community members.

THE PROGRAMS

TUTORIALS for children with reading difficulties (Monday to Thursday)

STORYTELLING SESSION for children (every Friday)

CULMINATING ACTIVITY with the following themes:

Mano Po - Values

Mahuli Taya! - Sports

Kulayan Ang Mundo - Environment

Hataw Na! - Arts

Hala Bira - Culture

Sabi Ni Lola - History/Heroes(monthly)

RESOURCE CENTER for teachers and children (Monday to Friday)

TRAININGS in conducting reading tutorials/ storytelling and managing a community library forteachers, volunteers and community members (Quarterly)

THE PEOPLE

Former volunteers of Ugnayan ng Pahinungod, a volunteer corps of the University of the Philippines

Alumni, faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students of the University of the Philippines

Volunteers bonded by a common belief that every one has potentials;

aspires to be a better individual; and can contribute to the success of the society.

For more details, please contact:

Alistair Troy B. Lacsamana

College Librarian II

College of Engineering Library

University of the Philippines-Diliman

Mobile #: 0917-8290925

Email: troybdude@yahoo.com