Rotarian at Work - New Library

 

New Library Open

Congratulations to Rtn. Veroniek Gessemakers from The Netherlands who has volunteered in Houston to establish a new library at a women's rehabilitation center.  There are 80 young women in residence at the rehabilitation center Santa Maria.  Books and monies were donated by the Douglas A. Campbell Foundation; Dr. Ed Charlesworth and his wife, Robin; and Gwen Corolla.  Most of these books are self-help books and self-improvement books.  Rtn. Veroniek has volunteered to organize this project and Sister Pam van Glessen is in charge of the library.  One of the major areas of focus of Rotary projects is education.  Veroniek believes that "education does contribute to a better future".

Rotary International and the International Reading Association know that literacy is an essential ingredient for reducing poverty, improving health, encouraging community and economic de- velopment, and promoting peace. Since 2002, RI and the IRA have combined their resources and skills to advance literacy in communities worldwide by

  • Providing books and educational materials

  • Building and supporting schools

  • Mentoring students

  • Training teachersand Establishing literacy programs for children and adults