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Report September, 2003

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These achievements have occurred since Kabubbu Community Library opened in Februrary 2003, and belong entirely to the people of Kabubbu.  The Librarians, Library Committee and local volunteers have worked hard to deliver these achievements.  The Community has responded with enthusiasm and commitment.

 
Bi-weekly literacy classes, at 4 different levels, have attracted 206 committed students
Visit to an eye clinic, for the literacy students
Progress tests prepared and carried out in order to give feedback to the literacy students
The reading Library attracts approx 50 readers a day
Community meetings and suggestions box to gather community views  
Local teacher volunteers to deliver numeracy classes as a result of community requests  
Confidence building with the literacy students so they able to participate in a literacy competition
Organising a Literacy Competition which attracted 88 particpants and 400 spectators of all ages.
Stock Take of the books
Regular and proactive communications with UK partners  including reports, photographs and suggestions  
Building a network of local contacts including local schools which provided material for the progress tests
Building a network of international contacts by becoming members of UNAL, affiliating to UNESCO Youth Ambassador for the Culture of Peace, and communicating with the World Libraries Partnership
Planning for future sustainability
Vickie believes that these are outstanding achievements for a library which has only been open 6 months in an under developed rural area.  Congratulations Kabubbu!