Happy 2012 from BiblioWorks!
Written by: Matt
We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. BiblioWorks is excited about the New Year and improving our literacy and library initiatives in Bolivia and the Asheville, NC area. In 2011 we saw an extremely positive increase in donations and volunteer support. This steadfast support and interest tells us that our projects are important to the social and economic development of Bolivia. Support from people who see our website and connect with us on other social networks, motivates us to do better and more quality work.
Our sincerest hope for 2012 is to provide educational materials and trainings to more people in rural Bolivian communities so that they can gain invaluable skills such as creativity and critical thinking. These skills will allow them to make pertinent decisions and pave their own path out of poverty. We are optimistic that positive change and development is possible everywhere. Please consider supporting this important cause in 2012!
Sexual Education Workshop in Morado K’asa
Written by:Matt
In collaboration with CIES a local organization that works in sexual health and education, BiblioWorks organized a day long workshop with teenagers in the Morado K’asa library to discuss sexual education.
In recent years pregnancy and STDs in the rural areas of Bolivia where BiblioWorks has built libraries have gone up dramatically. BiblioWorks believes that with education and empowerment teenagers will make the right decisions for their life and avoid situations that put them at-risk and unable to get out of poverty.
The workshop was a huge success and the teenagers asked poignant and real questions. They learned a lot during the workshop, but still have many doubts about sexuality. BiblioWorks hopes to collaborate with CIES to do this workshop and many others in all of our libraries.
Fundraising Event in Asheville, North Carolina
Written by:Matt
It was the perfect fall weather for a backyard party this past Saturday, Nov 5th in Asheville, NC. A clear night, stars, no wind, but indeed quite chilly. BiblioWorks’ board member John Carzoli was willing enough to let us use his backyard, and his family! Yes!, even the Carzoli family got involved in preparing 2 huge pots of chili and platters of delicious cornbread to keep everyone warm.
BiblioWorks set up an informational booth, talked about our work in Bolivia and accepted donations while attendees were treated with hot cider, cold beer, a bonfire and live music from local band “Ten Toe Turbo”! We even set up a backyard theater and had a showing of the inspiring movie “A Small Act” which talks about how your small choices in life can make a difference for many. Kids were piled up under blankets watching the movie, and adults were found conversing around the fire.
Thank you to BiblioWorks board members and the Carzoli family for making this happen, we had so much fun!
