{"product_id":"ermogliche-saubere-hande-spende-kopie","title":"Fill the kids' library","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe conducted surveys in existing kindergartens and with families with small children. One issue consistently re-emerged and genuinely affected us:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are hardly any books for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven when parents, grandparents, or caregivers want to read aloud, there's often a lack of simple picture books or early reading books. The will is there. The opportunity is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Reality on the Ground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently, we reach about 3,500 children across 10 locations. Approximately 650 of them are under five years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if a book costs about 10 EUR, it is unaffordable for many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of these children also live far from cities or established educational institutions. A traditional library, as we know it, therefore doesn't work either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf children cannot come to the library, then the library must come to the children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Books Are So Important\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly exposure to books is crucial for a child's entire development. Children who are read to develop language faster, can concentrate better, and understand connections earlier. At the same time, something immeasurable emerges: closeness. Connection. Trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReading aloud means that an adult takes time. That a child feels seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn rural regions like Mkhondo, another challenge arises. Children often grow up speaking isiZulu, while schooling later takes place in English. To be well-prepared, children need both: books in their mother tongue and initial access to the English language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout this foundation, many children start school with a real disadvantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want to establish a mobile children's library. Books should not just be distributed once but be available long-term. They should be integrated into the children's daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this, we are creating a rotating stock of books in isiZulu and English and bringing them directly to the locations. This will be accompanied by local staff who support the children, lend out books, and actively promote reading aloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates not only access to books but also genuine educational work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Needs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor Setup\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBooks for the initial stock = 14,000 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo simple library vehicles = 16,000 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment and setup = 5,000 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal starting costs = approx. 35,000 EUR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOngoing Costs per Year\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaff for supervision and organization = 15,000 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel for mobile operations = 3,500 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance and upkeep = 2,000 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplenishment of books = 1,500 EUR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal annual costs = approx. 22,000 EUR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Impact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 EUR → 1 Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 EUR → Books for a children's group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200 EUR → Supply a kindergarten with books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 EUR+ → real change for many children through mobile libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge donations are also very welcome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour help has a very concrete and direct impact. A library has an immediate impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Currently, AI-generated images have also been used, as we do not yet have suitable motifs from our Safe Parks. 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