Read to Rise: Vibrant Libraries for Govt. Schools in Dimapur

by NCHD&IT in Nagaland

  • 200

    Books Goal
  • 205

    Books Received
  • 0

    Days to go
Raised Percent :
100%
The fundraiser is successful.
Dimapur, India
Impact: 717 Children

Know more about us

Who we are

Established in 2000, Nagaland Centre for Human Development & Information Technology (NCHD&IT) has been working across Nagaland to advance education, livelihood, and skill development as pathways to human development. Since its founding, the organization has supported communities in multiple districts through thematic programs such as education, livelihood training, skill-building, and one-time support initiatives.

Education and livelihood remain our strategic focus, reflecting our belief that knowledge and economic opportunity form the foundation of dignity and empowerment. Since 2018, we have partnered with government schools to strengthen education for underprivileged children. Through our Vibrant Library Program, we have reached 717 children across 11 schools in Dimapur, Niuland, and Kiphire, providing bridge education, remedial support, and digital literacy, using libraries as a tool for transformation.

From 2026 onwards, we are expanding into Government Middle Schools to ensure continuity of support as children progress beyond primary grades. Guided by our mission to engage individuals, families, and community groups with training, skills, and resources, we encourage active participation to unlock potential and drive lasting change.

Our vision is to inspire and empower communities to create meaningful and sustainable impact—ensuring that no child, family, or village is left behind.


Our work and its impact

Over the past five years, with the support of Child Help Foundation and Roots to Branches Foundation, our team has worked closely with government primary schools to create inclusive, interactive, and child-friendly learning spaces. Through storytelling, hands-on activities, digital tools, and visual aids, our school-based libraries have become vibrant hubs of creativity and imagination—sparking curiosity, building student confidence, and strengthening community ties.

These libraries have transformed traditional classrooms into dynamic centers of joyful learning, stocked with 100–1000 curated books and enriched through weekly sessions and strong community involvement. The initiative has nurtured reading habits, imagination, teamwork, and a love for lifelong learning among young learners.

We conduct structured two-hour sessions using library resources as tools for exploration, along with monthly engagement sessions involving parents, teachers, and students to deepen community participation. Teachers receive capacity-building training on vibrant library practices, ensuring sustainability. After two years of implementation, ownership is handed over to the schools, empowering them to continue the initiative independently.

Our work demonstrates that when education moves beyond textbooks and becomes joyful, inclusive, and participatory, children respond with enthusiasm, creativity, and confidence—laying the foundation for a more equitable and empowered society.


How we will utilise these books

The books provided through this fundraiser—sourced from Pratham Books—will be used to strengthen and expand our vibrant library spaces in government schools.

    Weekly Library Sessions: Children will borrow and read books during structured two-hour sessions that encourage storytelling, group reading, and creative activities.
    Independent Borrowing: Each child will use a self-designed library card to borrow books, promoting responsibility and ownership of their reading journey.
    Interactive Learning: Books will be integrated into hands-on activities, visual aids, and digital tools to make learning joyful and participatory.
    Community Engagement: Monthly sessions with parents and teachers will use books as a medium to strengthen family and school involvement in children’s reading journey.
    Teacher Training: Educators will receive capacity-building workshops on vibrant library practices, ensuring books are used effectively to nurture reading habits.
    Sustainability: After two years, ownership of the library and its books will be handed over to the schools, embedding a lasting culture of reading within the community.



Supporters

Name Donate Amount Date
Anonymous 8,500 July 07, 2026
Purvi Shah 2,000 June 24, 2026
Jasmine Kaur 2,400 June 12, 2026
Manshu Tuteja 1,700 May 22, 2026
Mayuresh & Shilpa 1,000 May 21, 2026
Maitrayee Paul 1,000 May 07, 2026
Vivek BG 850 May 05, 2026
Name Donate Amount Date
8,500 July 07, 2026
Purvi Shah 2,000 June 24, 2026
Jasmine Kaur 2,400 June 12, 2026
Manshu Tuteja 1,700 May 22, 2026
1,000 May 21, 2026
Maitrayee Paul 1,000 May 07, 2026
Vivek BG 850 May 05, 2026