Mobile library for the Children in Jaffna

By Afra Naufel

A mobile library service is to be launched in Jaffna on 7 October, said an EU press release. This new service to the children in Jaffna district is considered an opportunity to enhance the knowledge, of the children who are healing from the war.
This program will be announced by EU representatives on 1st October, marking the international Children’s Day. This mobile library is expected to benefit thousands of children who have little access to books. As Jaffna holds there are five education zones with over 100 schools.
“This mobile lending library will be the first of its kind to be organized in the Jaffna district and will benefit thousands of children from over 100 schools in the five educational zones,” said the press release.
The EU will fully fund this project. The Jaffna public library, Municipal Council of Jaffna, Zonal Education Department and the Gods Own Children Foundation will support this program, said the press release.
The mobile library is expected to visit the educational zones in Jaffna on a regular basis. This would help the children to have better access to new books and educational publications, as many students have very less or no access to books in the war torn areas.
“The mobile library service aims to visit the educational zones on a regular basis in order to provide better access to publications and educational material to those who have no or less access to library services.”
This program is also initiated with the aim of creating awareness on the importance of education to the academics.
“It is also a means of creating awareness not only among the children, but also the principals, teachers and parents on the importance and value of education,” said the press release.
The program will be launched by Her Lordship the Mayor of Jaffna and the EU Attaché at the public library, Jaffna, Wim Prud’homme. The event will also be graced by students, Principals, general public and government officials said the press release.