Books for Sidama's Bright Future Generation Project - (Mulugeta Woldetsadik, Hawassa University) - Ethiopia
Project Goal: $12,300
Current Progress: $4,076 (33.00%)
Donate NowThe “Books for Sidama’s Bright Future Generation Project” Online Global Fundraising Initiative is designed to bolster education in the Sidama Region of Ethiopia through a collaborative project between Books For Africa (BFA) and Hawassa University (HU).
In partnership with Books For Africa, this project aims to provide essential educational resources to primary and secondary schools in the Sidama region. We are currently progressing towards our fundraising target of $12,300, which is required to cover the shipping costs for transporting donated books, computers and tablets with digital content from USA to the Sidama Region of Ethiopia.
Objective of the Project:
The primary goal of the Books for Sidama’s Bright Future Generation Project is to enhance educational quality and promote the intellectual, aesthetic, cultural, and emotional development of students by tackling the significant lack of reference books and computers in primary and secondary schools across the Sidama region. Currently, our fundraising campaign is advancing towards our target of $12,300, necessary to cover the shipping expenses for the donated books and computers.
Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The project's objectives are closely aligned with the 17 United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in alignment with SDG 4 Quality Education, which focuses on Quality Education, contributing to the overarching goal of ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Target Beneficiaries:
The intended beneficiaries of this project include all students and educators in primary and secondary schools throughout the Sidama National Regional State in Ethiopia.
Without books and emerging technological resources, education becomes challenging. School libraries play a crucial role in supporting teachers and enhancing students' learning experiences. Books and related technological resources are key drivers in improving the quality of education and increasing literacy rates.
Implementation:
The Global Fundraising initiative is officially hosted on the 'Donate to a Project' page of the Books For Africa platform. Once we reach our project goal of $12,300, which covers the shipping costs, the donated resources will be sent from the USA to the Sidama region in Ethiopia.
Mr. Mulugeta Woldetsadik, a dedicated librarian at Hawassa University in the Sidama region, is leading the coordination of the fundraising efforts and professional activities related to the BFA-HU partnership project. He, along with the project team, will continue these efforts in collaboration with the main host, Books For Africa, and the parent institution, Hawassa University, whether he is based in Ethiopia or abroad, until the funding goal is achieved.
Map of Ethiopia highlighting the Sidama region, the implementation site for the BFA-HU partnership project
We cannot achieve the project goal and be successful without your help!
Therefore, we cordially invite all philanthropic entities, non-governmental organizations, and governmental agencies, both local and global, particularly those committed to social responsibility and community development, to support and collaborate with us on this initiative. Your contributions and involvement will greatly improve the educational landscape in the Sidama region.
Please consider making an online donation by clicking the "Donate Now" button at the top of this project page.
We are grateful for your generosity. Your support for this initiative is highly appreciated.
CONTACT ADDRESSES:
Mr Mulugeta Woldetsadik,
Outreach Librarian/Information Professional at Hawassa University
BFA-HU Partnership Project Coordinator
Professional Blog/Website:21st Century Information and Libraries Network
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/infolibnet
Institutional Email: mwlibrarian@hu.edu.et
Private Email: awassa2001@gmail.com
Mobile Phone: +251-911829195
WhatsApp: +251911829195
Hawassa University, Sidama Region, Ethiopia
Mario Coffa (Dr.),
Association Italiana Biblioteche – Osservatorio Formazione,
International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA),
NPSIG section – New Professionals Interest Group
Institutional Email: Email: mario.coffa@aib.it
Private Email: mariocoffa.81@gmail.com
Mobile Phone: +39 3281970880
Website: https://mariocoffa.wixsite.com/e-portfolio
Library World Tour site: https://mariocoffa.wixsite.com/e-portfolio/library-world-tour
Perugia, Italy, Europe
Mr. Yohanan Yokamo
Director, International Relations & Alumni Affairs Directorate, Hawassa University (HU)
Lecturer, College of Law and Governance at HU
Institutional Email: yohanany@hu.edu.et
Private Email:yohananeth@gmail.com
Mobile Phone:+251-916038397
Website: https://www.hu.edu.et/index.php/administration/directorates/258-international-relations-and-alumni-affairs-directorate-iraad
WHED Permalink of HU: https://www.whed.net/institutions/IAU-007103
Hawassa, Ethiopia, East Africa
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