African library project so blessed to be a teacher. My local library was an integral part of my childhood, and so when i heard about the african library project, i knew this was a movement that i wanted to be a part of. We work with a lot of bar and bat mitzvahs, and i am so proud that we are providing leadership opportunities for american kids to have a global impact, says bradshaw, who has worked with schools and individuals in 30 states to. Cupertino, sunnyvale residents spur book drive for african.
Chris bradshaw founderpresident african library project. This organization follows the basic model that was set up during chris s initial visit to africa each local community ponies up the infrastructure and alp provides the books by. Interact club promotes african library project parnassus. My interview with chris bradshaw, founderpresident of the african library project. The african library project alp is a nonprofit organization that starts libraries in rural africa.
Milpitas high students start library in africa through. Image courtesy of the african library project spreading literacy, one book drive at a time. Chris realized the massive need for books in africa, and she discovered she had a way to help. Local teens collect thousands of books for africa their bnai. Palo alto teen up for global award for african literacy. Chris bradshaw of portola valley, california, was unaware of the enormity of this issue when she embarked on a long vacation to africa in 2005. High school donates more than 1k books to kenyan library. The african library projects mission is to break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy in. Insert a sentence and reference in the second paragraph of the methods of operation section founder chris bradshaw is interviewed in the radio piece, which i hope helps with notability.
African library project wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. As founder of the african library project, bradshaw has set up small libraries and organized large book donations in four countries in africa. In the first eleven years of operation, alp started over 1,900 libraries in subsaharan africa. The african library project changes lives book by book by starting libraries in rural africa. A typical small library is one thousand mostly paperback books. Alp works in botswana, ghana, kenya, lesotho, malawi, sierra leone, and swaziland.
Chris bradshaw of the african library project in six inalj. Founded in 2005 by chris bradshaw, the african library project has so far completed 985 libraries in rural african communities many that would not otherwise have access to books, said bradshaw. The african library project was founded in 2005 by chris bradshaw and her family from portola valley, california. Alp partners with governmental and nongovernmental organizations in subsaharan africa.
Jordan middle school helps start libraries in africa. About us youth engagement program african library proj. Chris bradshaw ships books to africa to help make the. During a family vacation of visiting remote villages in lesotho a small mountainous kingdom in southern africa, chris decided to work towards ending the cycle of poverty and illiteracy. Apr 25, 2018 the african library project was founded by chris bradshaw in 2005. Founded in 2005 in portola valley, the african library project sent its. Chris bradshaw, founder of the african library project, spoke to all 450 students and staff at the school about her experiences making libraries in african countries. Courtesy of the african library project chris bradshaw is the founder of the african library project, an nonprofit organization dedicated to building libraries and distributing childrens books. Feb 26, 20 the african library project a nonprofit organization that coordinates book drives to build libraries in african nations celebrated a significant milestone in january by sending its. This organization works in cooperation with schools and communities in order to expand and establish libraries in african countries. For 10 years she was a ymca executive, directing camps and conference centers in indiana, california, and north carolina. Schools and communities that receive books provide the library space and staffing.
Through bradshaws organization, grossman helped to start 18 libraries that serve an estimated 25,000 people in 78 schools and villages in subsaharan africa. View chris bradshaws profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. This week, we are excited to share an interview we had with chris bradshaw, founder of the african library project. I just returned from sierra leone, my first time back in 40 years since i was a student at fourah bay college in freetown during my junior year abroad. Weve created a system where americans and canadians can start a library in africa. The african library project changes lives book by book by starting libraries in africa. Chris bradshaw, founder of the african library project, nominated grossman for the prize. Milpitas high students start library in africa through book. Sep 22, 2017 dchs graduate chris bradshaw came to delphi community high school last year to express her gratitude for being honored for her efforts on starting multiple libraries in northern africa. School library programs so blessed to be a teacher. Her presentation highlighted the similarities and differences in the lives and educational opportunities of children in africa with those of children in the usa. African library project lack of access to education. According to their website, since chris bradshaw began the african library project in 2005, they have helped to build 2384 libraries in the countries of kenya, sierra leone, south africa, malawi, swaziland, botswana, nigeria, lesotho, cameroon, zambia. African library project archives the mitzvah bowlthe.
Bradshaws son, ben, who pulled out that fateful book on his pony trek, is now 26 and works with a bostonbased consulting group. Nov 14, 2016 the african library project coordinates book drives in the united states and partners with african schools and villages to start small libraries. May 07, 20 courtesy of the african library project chris bradshaw is the founder of the african library project, an nonprofit organization dedicated to building libraries and distributing childrens books. When the us postal service ended their lowcost surface shipping rate for books, the african. My sister, judy clements, and i have now finished 3 libraries with the help of our friends and neighbors, inman park, mary lin elementary school, community q bbq and others. To learn the details on how to start a library in africa with alp, visit start a book drive. The founder and president of the project, ms chris bradshaw said reading increases creativity for pupils and enhances their knowledge. The african library project s mission is to break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy in. Was a first stop for european trading focus on gold and slaves independence. Dchs graduate chris bradshaw came to delphi community high school last year to express her gratitude for being honored for her efforts on starting multiple libraries in northern africa.
First subsaharan nation to gain independence from the europeans in 1957 ethnic groups. While some aspects of life in sierra leone have imp. The african library project was founded by chris bradshaw in 2005. Books, volunteers, and creating inspiration on two continents. The african library project a nonprofit organization that coordinates book drives to build libraries in african nations celebrated a significant milestone in january by sending its. We couldnt do it without the dedication and creativity of book drive organizers, said chris bradshaw, founder of the african library project. African library project in ghana linkedin slideshare. Jul 09, 2006 as founder of the african library project, bradshaw has set up small libraries and organized large book donations in four countries in africa. Nov 16, 2018 my local library was an integral part of my childhood, and so when i heard about the african library project, i knew this was a movement that i wanted to be a part of. Jan 24, 20 to learn the details on how to start a library in africa with alp, visit start a book drive.
Her committment to the african library project inspired my to get involved. Nov 17, 2010 she and her team focused on working closely with local teachers and community leaders on the ground to begin and sustain the african library project alp. I love african library project because it is a very lean, mission driven, and welcoming organization. African library project ships one million books to africa. Bradshaw, 58, says the teens found out about the african library project the way most people do online.
Mar 05, 2014 enter chris bradshaw and her nonprofit organization, african library project. Mount kisco library to send books to africa chappaqua, ny patch. According to their website, since chris bradshaw began the african library project in 2005, they have helped to build 2384 libraries in the countries of kenya, sierra leone, south africa, malawi, swaziland, botswana, nigeria, lesotho, cameroon, zambia, zimbabwe, and ghana which is where the books from my school now live. Meet chris bradshaw, founder of the african library project. The african library project coordinates book drives in the united states and partners with african schools and villages to start small libraries. African library project spotlight on ghana january, 2016 2. Chris bradshaw, the fearless founder of african library project, shared the story of alps inception in lesotho 15 years ago and how reading and literacy impacts our personal growth in many ways. The african library project has mobilized volunteers from across the united states to start 1,825 libraries in 11 countries over the past 10 years. While visiting remote villages in lesotho, a small mountainous kingdom in southern africa, chris was inspired to work toward ending the cycle of poverty and illiteracy when she found out that there was only one public library in the country. Founded in 2005 by chris bradshaw, the african library project has so far completed 985 libraries in rural african communities many that would not. African library project 5 thistle st, portola valley, ca 94028 contact. I found that everywhere, people were just so eager.
Central jersey students help create libraries in africa. Alp partners with governmental and nongovernmental organizations in sub. Our method makes a concrete and personal difference for children and. African library project started in 2005, when founder chris bradshaw went pony trekking with her. May 20, 2011 bradshaw, 58, says the teens found out about the african library project the way most people do online. While some aspects of life in sierra leone have improved, i was shocked to see how much of it seems worse. Founded in 2005 by chris bradshaw, the african library project is a nonprofit organization that facilitates the founding of small libraries in rural african communities. I am a board member of african library project, as well as an active volunteer and book drive organizer. Alp is a us 501c3 organization founded in 2005 by chris bradshaw.
Founded in 2005 in portola valley, the african library project sent its one millionth book to the. Our grassroots approach mobilizes volunteers, young and old, in the united states and canada to organize book drives and help establish small libraries in rural african communities. That is the premise of the african library project, a volunteerbased book donation program started by a portola valley mother who was. During a family vacation visiting remote villages in lesotho a small mountainous kingdom in southern africa, chris decided to work towards ending the cycle of poverty and illiteracy. Meet chris bradshaw, founder of the african library. African library project has startedimproved 2,541 libraries in subsaharan african using over 2. Enter chris bradshaw and her nonprofit organization, african library project.
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