This library includes:

• A 2-year-long training program for the school on how to run and maintain a library and ways to incorporate reading into everyday classes.

• Children’s books of unique titles based on the size of the school and appropriate age levels

• Shelving, decorations, cushions, mats, painted murals to decorate library and each classroom

• Parent workshop for developing reading habits from home

• Library inauguration celebration with reading activities and arts and crafts for all the students

All our schools have to go through a rigorous vetting process. We look for schools that demonstrate dedication to incorporating a library and integrating reading habits into everyday classroom reading activities.

The school commits to creating a committee of parents and teachers who will run and promote the library with training from Chispa Project. They also commit to fundraising approximately 4% of the total library costs.

Creating school libraries, providing teacher development opportunities, and international volunteer partnerships, Chispa Project works with Honduran educational institutions to spark a passion for learning within local communities.  We work in 10 of the 18 departments across the country of Honduras in dozens of schools.

Chispa Project has a unique approach in bringing books directly to schools in a community-driven development approach.  Library programs are implemented together with a school’s library committee made up of teachers, parents, and students to manage the library. The committees create a plan of action and guide the direction and layout of their library space and activities offered.