We construct & set-up libraries in remote areas where literacy and reading levels are at the lowest due to lack of books. Our goal is to inspire children to read and love books, and break the cycle of illiteracy. Amrita-Seattle’s volunteers and field co-ordinators work in tandem with the local schools and workers in the actual construction, interior decoration, mural painting, furnishing, and shelving of the library.

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Once the library is constructed, and fully shelved, our Reading Program takes action. Our volunteers train the teachers to implement and run different daily reading activities, such as, story-telling,puppetry, drawing, and role plays, to teach the students daily values, such as, self-confidence, respect, harmony, and kindness towards each other.  In addition, we have implemented Reading Clubs, where senior students coach one-to-one the junior students to develop reading skills and become voracious readers.