Mini Libraries for Children in Churachandpur

by Saplings Library Project in Manipur

  • 950

    Books Goal
  • 484

    Books Received
  • 0

    Days to go
Raised Percent :
50.97%
This fundraiser is not live.
Churachandpur, India
Impact: 300 Children

Know more about us

Who we are

Saplings Library Project started with the objective of planting mini-libraries at underserved localities across the North East Region of India. We aim to democratize learning and nurture reading culture, thereby contributing to the empowerment of local communities. SLP believes in the spirit of community development and of giving back to society. The project seeks to actively involve readers who wants to spread the joy of reading.


Our work and its impact

The Saplings Library Project is dedicated to planting mini-libraries in underserved localities, focusing on the North East Region of India. Our primary objectives are to make learning accessible, foster a reading culture, and empower communities. By doing so, we aim to uplift local communities and encourage holistic development.
The Saplings Library Project aims to bring light and learning into the lives of children affected by conflict in Manipur’s tribal areas. By providing access to books, we’re not just building a library; we’re creating a sanctuary of hope, imagination, and growth.
For Children:
    • --Emotional Healing: Stories can provide comfort, helping children process and heal from the emotional impacts of conflict.
    • --Educational Growth: Books support learning, language development, and curiosity, paving the way for academic success
    • --Building Resilience: Reading stories of hope and courage inspires resilience and fosters a sense of self-worth.
For Society:
    • --Promoting Peace: Access to educational resources helps instill values of understanding and harmony.
    • --Preserving Culture: Libraries featuring regional literature encourage cultural pride and awareness.
    • --Fostering Development: Reading nurtures critical thinking, which is essential for sustainable community growth.


How we will utilise these books

The books from Pratham Books raised through this campaign will serve as tools for joy of reading, healing, and empowerment in the following ways:

    --Establishing Community Libraries: Small mini libraries will reach remote villages, ensuring every child has access to the joy of reading.
    --Interactive Learning Sessions: Regular storytelling sessions will encourage creativity, build language skills, and foster a love for reading.
    --Healing Through Stories: Books with themes of hope, courage, and empathy will help children navigate challenging emotional experiences.
    --Community Engagement: Libraries will become community hubs for reading circles, cultural events, and intergenerational learning, fostering a sense of unity.
By making books accessible and purposeful, the Saplings Library Project will nurture a generation of readers, thinkers, and future leaders.



Supporters

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Anonymous 10,019 February 07, 2025
Anonymous 2,500 January 29, 2025
Anonymous 100 January 24, 2025
Chhani Bungsut 5,000 January 19, 2025
Anonymous 1,500 January 12, 2025
Regina Chozah 4,000 January 12, 2025
Anonymous 1,000 January 10, 2025
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Mercy Mawi 250 January 10, 2025
Anonymous 150 January 10, 2025
Prashanth Patali 1,500 January 09, 2025
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Kallol Bordoloi 300 January 09, 2025
Anonymous 750 January 09, 2025
Grace Guite Valte 1,500 January 09, 2025
Anonymous 300 January 09, 2025
Anonymous 150 January 09, 2025
Anonymous 500 January 09, 2025
Hau S 1,500 January 09, 2025
Anonymous 500 January 08, 2025
Anonymous 100 January 08, 2025
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10,019 February 07, 2025
Lalrammawi Lalrammawi 2,500 January 29, 2025
Partha Bangthai 100 January 24, 2025
Chhani Bungsut 5,000 January 19, 2025
Khamsuanmung Tonsing 1,500 January 12, 2025
Regina Chozah 4,000 January 12, 2025
Ngai Guite 1,000 January 10, 2025
Si Si 2,000 January 10, 2025
Tanisha Khaitan 2,500 January 10, 2025
Mercy Mawi 250 January 10, 2025
Grace Valte 150 January 10, 2025
Prashanth Patali 1,500 January 09, 2025
Schulu Duo 200 January 09, 2025
Kallol Bordoloi 300 January 09, 2025
Bliss Ningnem 750 January 09, 2025
Grace Guite Valte 1,500 January 09, 2025
Josephine Zote 300 January 09, 2025
Ciang sian Nem Kim 150 January 09, 2025
Teresa Vanmalsawmi 500 January 09, 2025
Hau S 1,500 January 09, 2025
Gegel G 500 January 08, 2025
Teresa Karong 100 January 08, 2025