Promoting Literacy and Intellectual Growth
Our Library and Book-Reading Club Initiatives
One of our key initiatives is the establishment and support of libraries and book-reading clubs. These provide a space for individuals of all ages to engage in the joy of reading, fostering a love for literature and intellectual growth.
We have donated over 9,000 Books (including story books, scientific books, dictionaries, documentaries, children’s encyclopedias etc.) across 30 public primary schools in Sagamu, Ogun state over the last 2 years. In schools lacking library facilities, bookshelves were provided to store books as well as for easy visual reference.
Each of our adopted schools has 300 pupils reading books generously donated by the foundation for their libraries. This initiative seeks to foster a strong reading culture among the children.
We organise a Reading Sensitization program to promote a reading culture among the pupils at the school we support. This program started a few years ago with the goal of encouraging pupils to make use of the donated children’s books. Additionally, our foundation also hosts a regular weekly reading club.
The pupils are encouraged to borrow books and return them when due. Our Book club also ensures that learners use the library on a weekly basis to improve their cognitive domain and academic performance.
We recently set up a library in Friends of Ronzls Houze, St. Paul’s School, Ijoku, Sagamu, where children can explore a wide array of books, from classic novels to educational resources. This initiative aims to promote literacy and expand knowledge among young readers.