Government Registered No. : 868/2011/2012S
Social Welfare Council Registered No : 35853
Introduction
In our pursuit of education, we use books- a lot of it. But often, after we earn our educational certificates, these books often end up occupying our shelves idly. Recognizing that these books can really help in changing the lives of others, Bookmandu has been formed. We plan to collect books from donors, through our network of volunteers, and circulate to those who are in need.
Concept
Bookmandu is a platform for those potential volunteers, who think that books can be shared and exchanged to those who are in need. Our aim is to make a functioning network of donors and receivers of unused books that are stored idly in homes or sold for a few rupees without knowing its actual value.
Our main approach is to make full utilization of such books, by making a collection center and encouraging people to contribute books, which are going to be donated across schools and colleges in rural areas of Nepal. Our efforts will be directed towards utilizing the capacity of Kathmandu and use it as a knowledge bank of books and educational materials. We are launching two programs soon, which are “BOOKS FOR BOOKS” within the Kathmandu valley and “YOUR CONTRIBUTION, OUR BRIGHT FUTURE” project in specific rural villages in Nepal.
Challenges
- Realizing the full benefits will take time as its an entirely new concept and it will take some time to fully start.
- Creating an effective volunteering group, who can visit schools and colleges to introduce the concept to new people.
- Raising sponsorship for our activities.
- Making a good platform for people willing to volunteer.
Conclusion
Just like a child needing a helping hand to take its first step, Bookmandu requires support from the public to continue its efforts for meaningful results. We want to create and nurture a culture of book donation in Nepal. Our dream project is to make Kathmandu city, an open library where people needing books aren't refused the knowledge, just because of their weak economic situation.
Objectives
- To run as a non-profitable organization to help the students of remote areas of Nepal by collecting all possible forms of aid
- To deliver high quality programs and help students across Nepal and break the cycle of illiteracy
- To provide unused books to the needy individuals, schools and colleges through exchanging and donating process.
- To make the public aware about the real value of books, in a developing country like ours
- To develop the culture of volunteering in Nepal, within the Nepali students To develop the concept of sharing, exchanging and distributing books rather than selling it in a few rupees.
