Brief presentation on what we do, on going programs,2009 - 2010 projects and plans for 2010 - 2011

2. Our Mission “To Provide libraries and other services to underserved children in Nepal and other developing Asian countries.”

3. On Going Projects

4. Education Provide scholarships to a small number of promising poor children to ensure they can continue their education from grade school to university.

5. Using effective curriculum, we help teachers, who themselves generally only have 10-12 years education, to effectively teach children with a variety of tools.

6. Libraries In addition to operating the “Children’s Free Library” in Kathmandu, we have put small libraries in children’s homes and partnered to open others. Shree Shivalaya High School,Seudeni Gaon of Okharpauwa VDC,Nuwakot

7. We plan to open a new community or school library each year. We help teachers to incorporate the libraries into their curriculum, which they very much appreciate Shree Himalaya Blue Diamond Budhanilkantha ShreejanaGoldunga

8. Health Fall & Spring Dental Camps for over 1000 children ages 5 -17.

9. Medicinal support for Kanti Children’s Hospital non-paying ward patients. Kanti is the largest children’s hospital in the country.

10. Some of our Students

11. Sabita (older daughter)and her family

12. Kalyani and Nani visiting Kathmandu from the village

13. Indira, at Dental Camp She is currently in class 7

14. Kundan, Pushpa and Roshan “The boys”

15. Pushpa, Just finished Hotel Management College and is working. He would like to take a cooking class this fall

16. Sangita and baby brother Roshan, both Study in college

17. Sangita takes Beautician Training as well as attending college. A little henna after a hair cut.

18. My beautician Without her apron

19. Sharmila iscurrently studying A levels, (Advanced Level Certificate ) used to assess academic Preparedness in the UK. She hopes to study abroad

20. Sujita is a truly happy student who is always in the top of her class She is in class 9

21. Giving Kundan Dashain Tikka. Kundan is in his secondyear of college

22. Sangita Preparing for Bai Tikka

23. “Brothers” getting tikkas from their “sisters” on Bai Tikka. Girls give blood and loved “brothers” colorful tikkas and special foods.

24. Brothers give sisters a red tikka and A gift on Bai Tikka

25. Children’s Free Library Kathmandu, Nepal

27. Drawing contest

30. Trying to wear everything all at once!

33. Super Hero!

37. We have been working With Global Dental Relief to Provide dental care to 1,000s of Nepalese children

38. This summer we lost an important member of the Global Dental Relief team. Dr. Tom Grams was one of ten aide Workers slain in Afghanistan

39. Tom was our children’s gentle first touch conducting exams and administering Novocain

40. Tom was wonderful with the children, humming to them to calm them.

41. His presence had a calming effect on all of us

42. We will miss Tom’s compassion and dedication

43. Dental camps will never be the same without Tom, but we are happy to be able to continue doing the work he loved so much.

46. Brushing lesson

47. A reason to visit The dentist! Trick or Treaters in Costumes from the Library.

48. Bart and His Halloween partner

49. New Projects andPartners 2009 – 2010

50. Shree Ram Lower Secondary School Library Nangkhel, Nepal

51. We established a library in a government school located 25 kilometers outside of Kathmandu, in Nangkhel VDC

52. We purchased and catalogued over 600 books and educational games, costumes and toys for hands on learning.

53. We conducted teacher training in how to use library resources in the classroom.

54. Typical house Nangkhel

55. Before

56. After

57. Opening day, principle, Beth Brewster and Angela Hanke TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) teacher

58. Actually teaching in the library!

66. By supporting government school libraries and providing teacher training we can impact many children at one time.

67. Azad India A local Non-Government Organization (NGO) working with women and children in Kishangunj, Bihar state, India

68. WHY THIS PROJECT? Bihar is one of the poorest states in India and has the Lowest literacy rate in the country. KISHANGUNJ

69. Through their Girls Centers, Azad India educates girls and gives them access to reading materials. Their goals are the same as ours so we choose to support them.

70. We developed materials and English language modules for teachers at 20 Girl’s Centers

71. Conducted teacher training and follow-up site visits

72. A few of the Girls Centers

79. The Teachers

88. The basics…. Each new Azad library Starts with a metal cabinet and 100 books

90. New Projects and Partners for 2010 -2011

91. Partner with Global Family Village to support a community library and early childhood training center. Provide books, library organization and training. Est. budget $1,500 1st year

92. Return to Kishangunj and help Azad train teachers to open 30 new Girl Centers, class materials and 2nd year English modules. Est. budget $1,250

93. Phase 1 in establishing a library in Gorkha. The library will be located across the street from the largest school in the district.  Gorkha Kathmandu Est. budget $1,500 1st year

94. Ongoing projects est. budget $10,000

95. Who we are Executive Director Beth Brewster Director Bernadette Keyes General Secretary Kristin Derrah Treasurer Jennifer Shyer