By Sophie Birkett | Head of Operations
Dear Supporter,
In March, GVI began the construction of the new Library as part of its long term goals to improve the infrastructure, increase literacy and facilitate creative and physical development at Navunisea District School. The aim was to provide a facility which would give children access to books, educational games, music and sports equipment and art
materials to improve their knowledge and education.
The library project would not have been possible without the generous contributions to the GVI Charitable Trust. Many of the former volunteers returned home and donated or fundraised to the GVI CT, collectively donating $15,000. It was with these funds that GVI was able to purchase the materials required and commence construction.
The library project required a large amount of timber. GVI made it a priority to use materials which were sourced locally and sustainable, rather than relying on imported materials. The team also hired a foreman and a small team of tradesman from the community, to work on specific elements of the construction and support, train and guide the volunteers. These elements were important and contributed to our goals regarding the wider community and the environment.
The library was officially opened by the Divisional Education Officer for the Central division of Fiji. The new library not only houses wonderful books and offers a secure storage space for materials, the library also acts as an additional learning space, which relieves the two large composite classes.
The completed library, filled with books and resource Literacy levels have already be estimated to have improved by nearly 30% across the whole school and international volunteers have helped foster new enthusiasm for reading, boosting the confidence of the pupils. The library showcases the fantastic range of fiction and nonfiction books available and the GVI Dawasamu team hopes it will foster a love for reading amongst the children even further.
Thank you for supporting this project.
All the best
GVI Fiji
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