How a University Library can help community libraries in rural Africa

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Elisee wrote:

Wednesday was the annual book sale of the Library of the Santa Clara University. More than 8,000 books were on sale for only $1 each. Let's say that this was a huge opportunity for students, teachers and all books lovers. This year, all the benefit from this book sale will go to Friends of African Village Libraries. Also, this was for FAVL an occasion to show off our activities. Amanda and Mark, two former students of the study abroad program RWA, helped us to host an information table where displayed some micro-books made by the students and edited by FAVL, some pictures of the village libraries activities and life in rural area in Africa. Thanks to the dynamic team of the SCU Library, over $2,000 has been raised in this book sale, and the money will be used to acquire more children books for the village libraries supported by FAVL. Thank You, Santa Clara University!!


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Books, reading, and libraries relevant to Africa by Michael Kevane, co-Director of FAVL and economist at Santa Clara University.

Other contributors include Kate Parry, FAVL-East Africa director, Peace Corps volunteer Emilie Crofton, Krystle Austin, Elisee Sare, and Monique Nadembega.

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