Read to Rise: Vibrant Libraries for Govt. Schools in Dimapur
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200
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205
Books Received -
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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.
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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
| Anonymous | ₹8,500 |
| Purvi Shah | ₹2,000 |
| Jasmine Kaur | ₹2,400 |
| Manshu Tuteja | ₹1,700 |
| Mayuresh & Shilpa | ₹1,000 |
| Maitrayee Paul | ₹1,000 |
| Vivek BG | ₹850 |
| 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 |






