Library For Siquijor Project

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Project Statement

“To build a P500,000 free library for the children of Siquijor in 3 years.”

Proposed Site

Pangi, Siquijor

Siquijor

Projected Timeline

2007: Collection of books.

2008: Construction of library.

2009: Opening of library.

Motivation

Having been working and living in Singapore since 1999, I see how the government of Singapore supports and promotes education to its citizens. Singapore being a small country with a population of around 4 million without natural resources yet very rich and very progressive, its government understands that its number one asset is its people. Investing in education for its people is a critical factor to the success of Singapore. So through the National Library Board (NLB), the government creates, builds and provides free public libraries to everyone in Singapore.

As a foreigner myself, I have also benefited a lot from its public libraries especially the Choa Chu Kang community library close to where I stay. The possibility of having a library in Siquijor struck into my mind. So I asked myself why not.

Thus, came the genesis of this project: “Library For Siquijor”.

Mission

“To alleviate poverty in Siquijor through education.”

Challenges

· How to create the possibility for the children of Siquijor to appreciate that knowledge and education is very important.

· How to create the possibility for the children of Siquijor to translate their knowledge into tangible results.

· How to measure that poverty has alleviated in Siquijor.

Contact Person

Abeljon J. Gomez

E-mail: abeljong@yahoo.com

Mobile: +65-93679653 (M1)

Mailing Address

“Library For Siquijor Project”

c/o Abeljon J. Gomez

Pangi, Siquijor

6225 Siquijor

Philippines

Last updated on July 2007.

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