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28Jan
2012

Monastic Schools for Orphans in the delta

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Monastic Schools for Orphans in the delta

I visited a dozen monastery-based schools where some of our English language books languish on shelves. Only a very few are used by advanced students; the vast majority of orphans and kids attending these schools have had no exposure to English, either spoken or written. All are gaining literacy in Burmese, but for those curious about literature, history or any knowledge beyond their basic texts [which cost between $1 and $1.70 for all required subjects], very few Myanmar language books [...]

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27Jan
2012

KEY ROLE OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES

in About the Project, Libraries, Library Photos, Newsletter, Tour Reports
KEY ROLE OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES

Behind every local or neighborhood library in Myanmar are local trustees. Often unseen by users, yet they are crucial to the success of the library. Most frequently they are entrepreneurs~~business men and women who usually sustain one or more monasteries. Their influence in the community overlaps with senior monks, health professionals,  and government officials.                  Bogalay’s Tint Aung Library T

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15Nov
2011

Marc Piano’s Library Reading Report

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Marc Piano’s Library Reading Report

MARC PIANO’S REPORT OF HIS LIBRARY READER EXPERIENCE IN LATE AUGUST, 2011 On Monday morning I met with members of the Myanmar Youth Empowerment Program. Set up by 11 young men and women, this group teaches ‘soft skills’ to its students, based on education and training the founders received from the Pacific Education Trust. The school is based just outside of Yangon. As well as requesting books, it was agreed that I would visit on the Saturday. I also met [...]

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17Apr
2011

Daw Ah Win’s Photo Memory of our December Tour

in Libraries, Library Photos, Photo Galleries, Tour Reports
Daw Ah Win’s Photo Memory of our December Tour

To see photos of a recent trip, visit Daw Ah Win’s photos here: https://picasaweb.google.com/ahwin2006/NLRTripMyanmar2010?feat=email#

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16Jan
2011

Our books distributed to Monywe-ywa libraries

in Libraries, Library Photos, Photo Galleries

Distributing Donated Books of Nargis Recovery Foundation http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=316089&id=616775217&fbid=10150121018845218

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