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NRNA PUBLIC LIBRARIES PROJECT

NRNA PUBLIC LIBRARIES PROJECT. Naresh Koirala, Canada May 28, 2010. BACKGROUND. NRNA 2007 adopted Public Library Project as one of its Charity Projects NLF- Charity Organization registered with Canada Revenue Agency in 2006 Voluntary, not for profit Work Audited by Canada Revenue Agency

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NRNA PUBLIC LIBRARIES PROJECT

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  1. NRNA PUBLIC LIBRARIES PROJECT Naresh Koirala, Canada May 28, 2010

  2. BACKGROUND • NRNA 2007 adopted Public Library Project as one of its Charity Projects • NLF- Charity Organization registered with Canada Revenue Agency in 2006 • Voluntary, not for profit • Work Audited by Canada Revenue Agency • Appointed Nepal Library Foundation (NLF) as its agent to execute the project

  3. MISSION • To help enhance educational opportunities in Nepal by providing access to books and computers through a public /school Library • To support and strength Public Libraries in Nepal • To work towards establishment of a National Library system run by Nepalis for Nepali People

  4. Beni/ Reema/Nagi/Tikot (NCC Russia/NLF) Phalebas Jomsom (NLF) Rias Reading Room( Wanda/NLF) Ktm -10 Schools (POA Foundation) Tikapur (NLF/LWB) Dhawa (Prescot/NLF) Dhulikhel (NLF) SKVPL(NLF) Janakpur ( POA Foundation/NLF)

  5. Working in Fifteen Libraries and Learning Centers Society for Kathmandu Valley Public Libraries ( $ 5,000) Tikapur Community Library ($ 8,000) Beni Community Library ($ 5,000) Ria’s Reading Room, Arun Joyti Primary School, Kaski ($ 6,000) Ten Schools in Kathmandu, 5 computers each ($12,000) Nagi Village in Magdi District: electronic learning center ( $2,500) Tikot Villages in Magdi District: electronic learning center ($ 2,500) Mabir Pun ji’s Information Hwy Project ( $12,000) Open Learning Exchange, Kathmandu ($18,000) New Commitments Prakash Library, Dhulikhel ($ 3,500) Shree Prabhat School, Dhawa, Gorkha ($ 2,000) Moti Library, Phalebas, Parbat ($1,500) Open Learning Exchange, Kathmandu ($14,000) Tara School Library ($ 5,000) Janakpur ( Sarawasti Schoool) ??? Total $ 96,000 Total Fund Raised to date (approx) $110,000 * Assumes Canadian $/ US $ exchange Rate 1:1 PROGRESS TO DATE

  6. Auditing

  7. Interface of the e-Pustakalaya, Nepal’s first Nepali language digital library

  8. AUDIT FINDINGS • One time contribution achieves little; it is almost a waste of money Needs: • Teachers Training ( use of computers; interactive computer aided training in class rooms, what is available); • Servicing of Computers • Advocacy for Libraries • Use of LINUX • Long term Sustainability

  9. Partners • Help Nepal • Government of Nepal • Kathmandu University • Nepal Wireless Network • Open Learning Exchange • Room to Read

  10. Funds Sponsors • KARMA Coffee, Canada • POA Foundation, Canada • Hartley and Marks Publishers • Considine & Company, Canada Supporters • Individual Donors in Canada and United Kingdom, Russia • Contribution from NRNs/ NCC about 35% of the total • Contribution from USA: < 0.5% • Contribution from Canada( POA Foundation) : 15% Directors Personal Efforts

  11. Communication • NLF Website (nepallibrary.com) • Blog in our website for your comments • Newsletter • See our Audit Report • Telephone: Naresh Koirala( 604 980 3826) • E-mail: info@nepallibrary.com

  12. Where from here?? • Public Libraries project is a long term project • The infrastructure to expand the project nationwide is in place. • The Project is unsustainable unless NRNA takes ownership of the Project and mobilizes financial resources from NCCs to support it. ( Be sponsors and supporters). • Our current annual budget is $20,000 plus NRs 2 Lakhs. • A succession plan is required

  13. Thank you for your support

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