Help A Child Learn to Read: Donate Children’s Books to the South Africa Mobile Library Project
Show your support for the South Africa Mobile Library Project by donating English books (new or used) for children in remote areas who do not have easy access to learning materials. Come together and help a child in South Africa learn to read today!
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As part of Sony's continued commitment towards contributing towards the next generation, Sony is supporting the South Africa Mobile Library Project this year. The purpose of this project is to visit schools in remote areas with books for children and teachers who would otherwise not have access to such learning materials.
The project has been well-received in the poorer regions of South Africa and so far has a fleet of more than 35 mobile libraries in use. Sony Singapore will be conducting a book donation drive from 1 - 31 July 2009, and we encourage you to donate English children's books (new or used) at the new Sony Style store at Orchard Central.
So come down to Sony Style and help a child learn to read today! |
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Background: South Africa Mobile Library Project |
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The South Africa Mobile Library Project was jointly launched by SAPESI (South Africa Primary Education Support Initiative), an NPO based in the Republic of South Africa, and the South Africa Department of Education. Mr Hasunuma, former Managing Director of Sony South Africa, established SAPESI to conduct the project in partnership with the South Africa Department of Education. The purpose of this project is to visit schools in remote areas with books for children and teachers who would otherwise not have access to such learning materials. The Mobile Library Project has been well received in the poorer regions of South Africa and so far has a fleet of more than 35 mobile libraries in use. |
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Education in South Africa |
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In South Africa, many of the schools in the remote villages still do not have libraries. The children start to learn alphabet reading and writing in their mother language during grade 1-2, and in grade 3 they start to learn English. The acquisition and development of English is very important for them, and it can be reinforced through English book reading. However libraries are not available nearby, and most parents do not have funds to buy books for children. |
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For the Next Generation |
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We believe it is a wonderful opportunity for Sony and our customers to come together to support the future and dreams of children in South Africa. We hope that many of you can participate to support this cause. |
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