Revitalizing Community Libraries in Honduras Revitalizing Community Libraries in Honduras Getting Ready to Read Mom and kids learning together

The Frances and Henry Riecken Foundation, Inc.

Org #1439
Vetted since 2009 Site Visit Verified
2000
year founded
$31,212
raised on GlobalGiving
16
years fundraising
4
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

We offer Central Americans hope and the opportunity to overcome poverty by promoting democracy and prosperity through community libraries that spark a spirit of discovery and foster citizen participation.

Project Leaders
William Cartwright
William Cartwright
Paco Alcaide
Paco Alcaide
Rocio Vallecillo
Rocio Vallecillo
Team
William Cartwright, Francisco J Alcaide
Organization Information
c/o T. Grover, ESG, Inc.
15 Roszel Road, Suite 10
Princeton, NJ 08542
United States
(650) 206-2539
Organization Information
c/o T. Grover, ESG, Inc.
15 Roszel Road, Suite 10
Princeton, NJ 08542
United States
(650) 206-2539

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

From Books to Breakthroughs: Paulina's Journey

By Paco Alcaide | Regional Director

Community libraries are far more than places to read; they are quiet engines of social transformation. In contexts like Honduras and Guatemala, where access to educational and cultural opportunities... Read the full report ›

Knowledge, Literacy, and Community Leadership

By Paco Alcaide | Regional director

20 years ago, many people in rural villages of Honduras and Guatemala would have never read an entire book, much less owned one. The idea of a modern community library – open and free to all... Read the full report ›

Libraries at the Heart of Sustainable Development

By Paco Alcaide | Regional Director

Riecken Community Libraries contribute directly to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by promoting inclusive and sustainable development at the community level. Their programs support quality... Read the full report ›
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