Fundraising for a science library
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“Books are a stairway to knowledge”. Matshona Dhliwayo.
In March 2018 we organised a science festival that gathered science students from secondary schools in the southern town of Nyanza in Rwanda (http://www.sussex.ac.uk/broadcast/read/44276). This event aimed to inspire the young generation of scientists, to reinforce their interest in science by showing them the many possibilities that lay ahead. As a scientist whose scientific dreams stem from the benches of the same secondary schools in Nyanza, I particularly wished to encourage the students, share with them my aspirations, and show them that they too can shape their future into tomorrow’s scientists. It came to our attention, however that although all efforts are made to ensure excellence is reached in schools, there are still major challenges. One of the obstacles that hinder science teaching is the lack of science textbooks to support teachers and students. In our effort to encourage training of future scientists, we are striving to help in setting up a science library in the schools to assist teachers and students in their endeavour to achieve high quality teaching/learning of science.
How is the project designed?
Space for the library: With the kind collaboration of the Rwandan Ministry of Education, the library will be set in one of the science schools. Access will be granted to other schools and collaboration will be encouraged.
Books: With the generous contribution of colleges and individual scientists in the UK, we have collected over a thousand science textbooks that are ready for shipping
Who will collect the books: The Rwandan Ministry of Education will collect the books before their delivery to the schools.
Fundraising: Unfortunately, we are lacking funds for the shipping and setting up of the library. The funds will be used to send the books to Kigali international airport (£2000), for transport from the airport to Nyanza district (£350) and for furniture for the library.
Will you help us contribute to the education of tomorrow`s scientists in Rwanda?
We thank you very much for your support.
Marie Gasasira, Katy Petherick and Sindi Gordon
In March 2018 we organised a science festival that gathered science students from secondary schools in the southern town of Nyanza in Rwanda (http://www.sussex.ac.uk/broadcast/read/44276). This event aimed to inspire the young generation of scientists, to reinforce their interest in science by showing them the many possibilities that lay ahead. As a scientist whose scientific dreams stem from the benches of the same secondary schools in Nyanza, I particularly wished to encourage the students, share with them my aspirations, and show them that they too can shape their future into tomorrow’s scientists. It came to our attention, however that although all efforts are made to ensure excellence is reached in schools, there are still major challenges. One of the obstacles that hinder science teaching is the lack of science textbooks to support teachers and students. In our effort to encourage training of future scientists, we are striving to help in setting up a science library in the schools to assist teachers and students in their endeavour to achieve high quality teaching/learning of science.
How is the project designed?
Space for the library: With the kind collaboration of the Rwandan Ministry of Education, the library will be set in one of the science schools. Access will be granted to other schools and collaboration will be encouraged.
Books: With the generous contribution of colleges and individual scientists in the UK, we have collected over a thousand science textbooks that are ready for shipping
Who will collect the books: The Rwandan Ministry of Education will collect the books before their delivery to the schools.
Fundraising: Unfortunately, we are lacking funds for the shipping and setting up of the library. The funds will be used to send the books to Kigali international airport (£2000), for transport from the airport to Nyanza district (£350) and for furniture for the library.
Will you help us contribute to the education of tomorrow`s scientists in Rwanda?
We thank you very much for your support.
Marie Gasasira, Katy Petherick and Sindi Gordon
Organizer
Marie Gasasira
Organizer