Village newsletter Sep 22, 2023 Issue 013 LA Kids Book Festival ITAV celebrated a wonderful day at the LA Kids Book Festival this past weekend. With the support of generous contributors like Laura Numeroff and Milk Jar Cookies, nearly $3000 was raised for a noble cause. Milk Jar Cookies sweetened the event by donating 300 […]
Village newsletter Sep 20, 2023 Issue 012 African School Year Resumes and ITAV Expands in Uganda Across Africa, schools are set to reopen after summer break as students prepare for their final term of the school year. ITAV libraries remained open during the holidays and witnessed a steady flow of enthusiastic learners and community members, […]
Libraries are gateways to knowledge, but their importance goes beyond merely providing books. They provide knowledge, support intellectual, social, and emotional development in developing countries, addressing limited educational access: they are vital bridges to closing the education gap. ITAV is dedicated to ensuring that all children, no matter where they may find themselves in the […]
Village newsletter Aug 10, 2023 Issue 011 Why are ITAV Libraries So Important? ITAV is dedicated to ensuring that children have access to libraries that serve as vital bridges to closing the education gap. Our libraries provide equal access to education, promote literacy, encourage critical thinking and creativity, foster social skills and community engagement, and […]
Village newsletter July 27, 2023 Issue 010 Exploring the Pearl of Africa: A journey of education and inspiration By Gerida Kalipinde It’s been a busy year of travel for our team here at It Takes a Village and June found our Chief Operating Officer, Rachel McCracken, and our Assistant Director, Julie Arko, leading a small […]
Village newsletter July 17, 2023 Issue 009 A VISIT TO PERU – A LAND OF ABUNDANCE By Gerida Kalipinde This past June team members, Claudia Lugo and Daniel Gomez, visited Peru, a land that is popularly known for its diverse ecosystem. The team visited our El Darwin Library located in Nauta, a small town in […]
Village newsletter June 05, 2023 Issue 008 ACHIASE LIBRARY LAUNCHED By Gerida Kalipinde It Takes a Village has launched a new library at Sefwi Achiase in Ghana on 27th April, 2023. The library was launched following pleas from the village in September 2022 for the learners at the school to have proper tools such as […]
Village newsletter May 16, 2023 Issue 007 KIDS COLLAB MAY SERIES Introducing the Kids Collab: “Brain the Brave”! In the thrilling second edition for the month of May! Brian the Brave takes us on an adventure to Cambodia’s Island. Here, Brian meets new friends and engages in exciting games, leaving a lasting impression on the […]
