international book project - 2013
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Presentation as delivered by Executive Director Tracy Taylor to Lexington Rotary Club on Thursday, January 31st, 2013TRANSCRIPT
Books Change Lives
When You Stand With The International Book Project
A Kentuckian with a Dream
Mrs. Harriet VanMeter
Our Mission, Since 1966
The International Book Project is committed to empowering communities to provide free and equal access to knowledge for all people. With a focus on sustainable self-development, IBP builds global partnerships that foster cultural understanding and bring people together for common goals.
Changing Lives in 2012
▪ 15 pallets, 7 sea containers▪ 369 small shipments▪ 216,395 books sent in
total!
By the numbers
▪ 29 Groups of Volunteers!▪ 3,898 volunteer hours!
Because of the people
Why Literacy? Why Now? ▪ 793 million people in
the world are illiterate
▪ 17% of the world’s adults are illiterate, nearly 2/3 are women
▪ In low-income countries the majority of students do not acquire basic reading skills even after four years of primary school
Why Literacy? Why Now?
10-20% when a
Sustainable Development
for one extra year
Wages can increase by
girl is educated
beyond the average
Why Literacy? Why Now?
who can read
Improving Health
is 50% more likely
A child born to a mother
to survive past the age of five.
Why Literacy? Why Now?
are home to
Promoting Peace
40% of the world’s
Conflict-afflicted countries
Out-of-school population
at the primary age.
Our Model▪ Partnering at the LOCAL level
▪ Working with partners to identify specific needs
▪ Partnering with Peace Corps Volunteers and other NGOs who work directly with teachers
▪ Promoting community fundraising efforts
▪ Offering matching grants to overseas communities
▪ Working for sustainable growth
Our Model
▪ Lexington-Frankfort Association of Ghanaian Americans
▪ Kentucky-Ecuador Partners▪ Shoulder to Shoulder▪ USS Comfort▪ Peacecards ▪ Local Schools▪ Local Universities
Cooperation
India
India
Books as Bridges
Local donation
Challenges
Logistics, logistics,
logistics…
Shipping Expenses
Cultural Relevancy
Customs & Corruption
Moving Forward
Partnerships with local publishers
Outreach in Lex & KY
Expand Book Collection Opportunities
Consider Learning Centers
Children who want to learn
Like Malala, children around the world understand the value of education, they simply lack the resources to expand their horizons.
How Can Our ClubMake a Difference?
It starts here.▪ Host book drives▪ Sponsor shipments▪ Work directly with a
club overseas▪ Volunteer▪ Spread the word!
The International Book Project