Donations Received
from Omprakash

Siddhartha High School (pre-k - class 10) library in Stok, Ladakh, India
Domkhar Dho Government School pre-k - Class 4 library and Class 5 - Class 10 library located in Domkhar Dho, Ladakh, India
Initial library work at Bon Monastery, Choglamsar, Ladakh
Education fairs various villages.

Partnership with Harlem Children Society

initiate a program for under- resourced and under-served students in Leh and selected rural villages of Ladakh leading to internships in the science and technology fields
pairing students with a mentor
providing real-life applications for and within their villages (e.g. collecting data, environmental concerns, etc.)
collaborating within the Harlem Children Society global village

Partner Needs

There are so many schools in Ladakh that would benefit from having a school library supported by books reflecting the J & K and National curriculum. In addition to books there is a need for computers and Internet access to provide the students with opportunities to understand the world beyond their village and gain a global perspective by interacting with classrooms around the world. In making this happen the traveling librarian organization has some basic operating needs.

Support for maintaining office space and Internet access in Leh as well as serving as a home base for volunters
office equipment including video equipment & editing software
local transportation costs for delivering resources

Financial Needs

Library Books: $2,500.00

Purchased at Tekson's Bookstore in Delhi and shipped to Ladakh

Library Supplies: 500.00 USD

Computers:

Siddhartha High School School - 6,000.00 USD
Domkhar Dho Govt. School - 4,000 USD

Broadband access:

Siddhartha High School initial installation
Siddhartha 300.00 USD per year fees
Domkhar 300.00 USD per year fees

Sponsorships:

Scholarships for Ladakhi teachers to Indira Ghandi National Open University in the degree program for Library and Information Sciences (BLIS or MLIS). 140.00 USD each student
Sponsor a student at the Siddhartha High School (see Siddhartha School Project Sponsorship)

Travel:

Basic Travel Expenses for a Board Member 2,300.00 USD

Mission Statment

Mission: the traveling librarian focuses on assisting schools, in third world countries and rural locations, to establish their own libraries. The primary purpose is to promote reading and literacy in multiple languages to prepare students to compete in a global economy. In addition, the organization assists with information and communication technologies to link remote classrooms locally and globally. Establishing a system for fundraising, purchasing resources, organizing, and staff training provide the schools with a strong foundation for on-going success.