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Seeds of Hope
“Can someone help me?” A simple question from Webster captures the heart of why we open the doors of the Impact One Library every Wednesday. When children are surrounded by people who believe in them, encourage their gifts, and walk alongside them, they begin to see possibilities for their future they may never have imagined.
A Place To Belong
Despite the tough challenges this year, from a cholera outbreak to a severe drought, the library has become a second home for many children. It’s a place where they can learn, play, and be kids again. For Francis, it was curiosity that first drew him to the library, but it’s the warm and welcoming atmosphere that keeps him coming back.
Books, Friendships, and Faith
“When I came to the library, I was amazed at the number of books on the shelves and the kids reading on the mats. Outside, children were playing games, and everyone seemed to be having so much fun. I wondered why I hadn't discovered the library sooner. I wanted to be a part of it…”
“I called all my friends!”
With funds raised from a matching grant, they’ve replaced their bamboo classroom, which had become damaged, and difficult to use for learning during rainy, cold weather, with a brick structure.