THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES ARE ABOUT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ANIMALS AND BOOKS... AND HOW THEY CAN BRING HOPE TO OTHERS.
HARNESS THE POWER OF READING
HARNESS THE POWER OF READING
Can one small child change a community?.... yes... watch the video to find out how William did it, through his love of reading. What can you do?
To learn more about how you can help visit the following website.
EVER HEARD OF THE DONKEY LIBRARY?
For the past ten years, Luis Soriano, a teacher in the small town of La Gloria, Colombia, has been following the same ritual. Every week-end, he gathers his donkey in front of his house, straps on the “Biblioburro” pouches to its back, and loads them with a selection of books from the eclectic collection he has acquired over the years.
Off on his mobile library, he travels into the hills and through the fields to the villages beyond where children await his visits impatiently. He firmly believes that bringing books to people who don’t have access to them can improve the country and open up possibilities for the future generation of Colombia.
He has also been working with his wife Diana to build La Gloria's first public library, where he will finally be able to display his collection of books properly.
To find out more visit this site http://www.ayokaproductions.org/content/biblioburro-donkey-library
Info from Ayokaproductions website, retrieved Jan 2012
WHAT ABOUT THE ELEPHANT LIBRARY?
Find out more about Boom-Boom and how he delivers hundreds of books to people in Lao Villages.
Off on his mobile library, he travels into the hills and through the fields to the villages beyond where children await his visits impatiently. He firmly believes that bringing books to people who don’t have access to them can improve the country and open up possibilities for the future generation of Colombia.
He has also been working with his wife Diana to build La Gloria's first public library, where he will finally be able to display his collection of books properly.
To find out more visit this site http://www.ayokaproductions.org/content/biblioburro-donkey-library
Info from Ayokaproductions website, retrieved Jan 2012
WHAT ABOUT THE ELEPHANT LIBRARY?
Find out more about Boom-Boom and how he delivers hundreds of books to people in Lao Villages.
THE CAMEL BOOKMOBILE
But, encumbered by her Western values, Fi does not understand the people she seeks to help. And in the impoverished small community of Mididima, she finds herself caught in the middle of a volatile local struggle when the bookmobile's presence sparks a dangerous feud between the proponents of modernization and those who fear the loss of traditional ways.
Watch the video: http://www.mashahamilton.com/the_camel_bookmobile/video.php
GET INSPIRED...
GREAT SITES FOR INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES:
http://heartsandminds.org/quotes/quotes.htmhttp://www.goal-setting-college.com/inspiration/inspirational-quotes/
http://www.my-inspirational-quotes.com/100-most-inspirational-quotes/
http://www.brainyquote.com/
HOW CAN ONE PERSON CHANGE THE WORLD?Wonder what you can do to make a difference in the world? Click on the following link to get inspired. Learn how a small boy in Grade 1 started saving money for children in Africa and went on to save hundreds of people's lives. Read his story to find out more. Click on the tabs to find out how you can help and get inspired.
CHILDREN CHANGING THE WORLD
Ever wondered "What can I do to change the world"? Find out what happened when 16 yr old Craig Kielburger first appeared on The Oprah Show in 1999, on a mission to show young people they have the power to change the world. Since that day, Oprah's Angel Network has teamed up with Craig's organization, Free The Children, and built almost 60 schools in underdeveloped countries around the world.
http://www.oprah.com/world/Oprah-and-Free-The-Children-Launch-O-Ambassadors
THE NICK VUJICIC STORY
Have you heard of Nick Vujicic? He is an Australian, born with no arms or legs, and has overcame his disability to live not just independently but a rich, fulfilling life, becoming a model for many. His central message is that the most important goal for anyone is to find their life’s purpose despite whatever difficulties or seemingly impossible odds stand in their way. Nick travels the world sharing his story and has recently written a book "Life without Limits" which tells of his life and how his day to day struggles have helped him to help others going through difficult situations. For a sneak peak watch the video clip.
Ever wondered "What can I do to change the world"? Find out what happened when 16 yr old Craig Kielburger first appeared on The Oprah Show in 1999, on a mission to show young people they have the power to change the world. Since that day, Oprah's Angel Network has teamed up with Craig's organization, Free The Children, and built almost 60 schools in underdeveloped countries around the world.
http://www.oprah.com/world/Oprah-and-Free-The-Children-Launch-O-Ambassadors
THE NICK VUJICIC STORY
Have you heard of Nick Vujicic? He is an Australian, born with no arms or legs, and has overcame his disability to live not just independently but a rich, fulfilling life, becoming a model for many. His central message is that the most important goal for anyone is to find their life’s purpose despite whatever difficulties or seemingly impossible odds stand in their way. Nick travels the world sharing his story and has recently written a book "Life without Limits" which tells of his life and how his day to day struggles have helped him to help others going through difficult situations. For a sneak peak watch the video clip.
