Friends,
Hatua is partnering with various stakeholders from Likoni to furnish and equip a library for students and the general public at the Youth Empowerment Centre. The building was built and finished using CDF (Constituency Development Fund) four years ago. However, its services never took shape since it was not equipped with the necessary infrastructure for it to function as a library and be of benefit to the Likoni community.
To get it running, it requires about 14,000 dollars (1.2 million kshs) for phase one. Phase one includes installing running water in the toilets, purchasing chairs, tables,computers, installing shelves, catalogue cards, buying books, paying staff among other costs.
The empty Library building at the Youth Empowerment CentreA committee to mobilize the required resources was set up in 2010 and have organised a fundraiser at the Likoni CDF hall on 5th February 2011. All the necessary stake holders (teachers, parents, administrative leaders, local business people) have been invited to realise this dream of having a functional public library in Likoni.
This morning, we are excited to announce that the Likoni constituency MP Honourable Mwalimu Masoud Mwahima accepted our invitation to be the guest of honour on the day of the fundraising! After carefully listening to a pitch by members of the committee, he responded 'I will be with you working on this cause 101%!'. This is a big step for us because it will give this cause the support and attention it deserves as it will be a long term investment for this community.
To donate to the cause online, click here.
Thank you for supporting Hatua!
Where in Likoni are you situated?
ReplyDeleteWe are located at the Youth Empowerement Centre at ' flats'.
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