Room to Read to open 48 school libraries in Kapilvastu on National Library Day
Summary
Room to Read will inaugurate 48 school libraries in Kapilvastu on National Library Day to promote literacy and quality education among children in rural communities.
Key Points
- Room to Read is inaugurating 48 school libraries across three rural municipalities in Kapilvastu district.
- 33 libraries are currently operational and 15 more are being established in collaboration with local municipalities.
- The initiative aligns with the Ministry of Education's theme: 'Our Library: Our Future', highlighting libraries' role in quality education and literacy.
- Since 2000, Room to Read has established 4,959 school libraries in Nepal, distributed 14.8 million reading materials, and developed 418 Nepali children's book titles.
