Here in Burkina Faso, we have an expression “West African International Time – WAIT.” After a year of discussing logistics, researching possible partnerships with NGOs, finding a suitable library building, making necessary repairs to the building, organizing a motivated library committee and finding a capable librarian – Niankorodougou does not have to wait any longer. [...]
Archive for May, 2008
Ready to Read
Posted in Uncategorized on May 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Ready to Work
Posted in Uncategorized on May 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Back in February, two representatives from Friends of African Village Libraries (FAVL) came to Niankorodougou to give a brief training on how library committees function and to help select a librarian. The two representatives, the committee president and I interviewed three candidates for the job and selected a Mr. Moussa Ouattara.
Moussa just finished a two [...]
Updates Are on Their Way
Posted in Uncategorized on May 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I have lots of fun news to share about the status of the library and literacy project, but not enough internet time at the moment. Expect more information to come.
