6 libraries started @ Poladpur, located at foothills of Mahabaleshwar. Wed, 20 Jan 2010
Jan 2010 Newsletter http://post.ly/IZZG Thu, 14 Jan 2010
First newsletter of the year 2010 is out. Wed, 13 Jan 2010
New library inaugurated @ Adarsha Mitra Mandal, Dhankavadi, Pune by IBM TPO Chapter. Tue, 15 Dec 2009
Milestone: 150 libraries setup successfully!!! Fri, 11 Dec 2009
Akshar Bharati is a sincere effort to reach the children from rural and underprivileged areas who have the will to learn, to read books and to make difference in their lives. Akshar Bharati is trying to set up small libraries for such children in their localities so that the books will be available for them when they need them the most.
Akshar Bharati provides an easy way for everyone to get involved in Social work. We work along various NGO organization who are active in areas where we see requirement of a library.
The advantages of working along with area specific NGO are:
The NGO volunteers can look after Akshar Bharati library
Provide us constant feedback about working of Akshar Bharati
Akshar Bharati does not need to have a dedicated person required to manage the library
Once Akshar Bharati library in place we encourage volunteers to conduct various activities at the library location so to build curiosity among children to utilize books of the library. Akshar Bharati volunteers conduct regular paper toy & science experiment activities at various locations.
Akshar Bharati library has following salient features:
No Separate room required
AB provides storage if required which can be kept in corner without obstructing other activities
Book shelf library model to easily accommodate ~1000 books
No dedicated staff required
Akshar Bharati assistance if any book is torn or not getting used
At any time library can be scaled up with additional books
Facility to procure & donate project specific books
Akshar Bharati is a member of Sewa International an NGO which facilitates in raising funds for various causes & distribute among member NGOs.
Akshar Bharati is a sincere effort to reach the children from rural and underprivileged areas who have the will to learn, to read books and to make difference in their lives. Akshar Bharati is trying to set up small libraries for such children in their localities so that the books will be available for them when they need them the most. 