In Turkana County, Kenya, many children walk long distances to school and return to homes with no books. When schools close on weekends and holidays, learning stops completely. 

With very few reading materials and no safe study space, literacy levels remain low and many children fall behind.

The Turkana Children Literacy Project aims to change that by creating a permanent place where children can read, learn, and grow.

Campaign Objectives

1. Build a safe, weather-proof library structure with solar lighting

2. Stock the library with 180 age-appropriate books: storybooks and textbooks

3. Equip the space with 3 bookshelves, 5 tables, and 20 chairs

4. Run weekly Reading Clubs, Story Time, and mentorship with a volunteer librarian

5. Track progress through monthly attendance and book borrowing records

Target Beneficiaries

Direct: 100 children ages 6-14 in Turkana, Kenya  

Indirect: Teachers, parents, and siblings who will access books and story sessions

Project Activities

Phase 1: Construction- Build library structure: iron sheet roof, mud/brick walls, cement floor, door, 2 windows, solar lamp

Phase 2: Setup- Purchase and install books, shelves, tables, chairs

Phase 3: Programs- Launch Reading Club, weekly story time, homework support

Phase 4: Monitoring* - Track attendance, books read, and literacy progress monthly

Budget Summary - EUR

Total Project Cost: €4,800

1.    Building Structure: €2,400

2.    Books + Furniture: €1,200  

3.    Solar Light + Setup: €300

4.    12-Month Programs + Volunteer Support: €600

5.    Monitoring & Reporting: €300

Sustainability

The library building will serve the community for 10 years. 

A volunteer librarian from the community will manage daily operations. 

Parents and teachers will be involved in book care and reading sessions to ensure the library stays active beyond year 1.

We will share: construction photos, monthly reports, book borrowing logs, and a final impact report on Aurora.

Conclusion

`In Turkana, a book is rare. A library is life-changing.`