📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Duong Lieu Library is the first private library operating for the community in Duong Lieu commune, Hoai Duc district, Hanoi City. Founded on September 11, 2013, its core mission is fostering a culture of reading and lifelong learning, enriching the cultural competence and spiritual well-being of the local community, with a special focus on children and youth. Additionally, Duong Lieu Library also aims to be a pioneering library in the duty of supporting hands-on knowledge and professional experience for private libraries, and community libraries of the same model across the country. At present, Duong Lieu Library is actively overseeing the operation of eight distinct projects, each designed to cater to various topics, target groups, and developmental goals. Despite their unique focuses, these projects share a unified ambition of transforming Duong Lieu Library into a vibrant hub for learning, cultural enrichment, and spiritual improvement. Total capital of documents: Since 2023, there have been approximately 10,000 copies of books, newspapers, magazines, and comics. Total number of readers served/year: Each year, Duong Lieu Library serves over 3,500 readers. Number of card readers: more than 3,500 people (90 are children of primary and secondary school age) Total number of active local volunteers: 80 people
💼 What the programme involves
Through engaging activities such as storytelling from around the world, language exchange programs, multicultural craft workshops, and cultural cooking classes, children have the opportunity to explore different cultures in a hands-on and interactive way. The volunteers also facilitate activities like pen pal programs, geography challenges, and community service projects with an international focus, encouraging children to develop communication skills, empathy, and a sense of global citizenship.By participating in this program, children not only gain knowledge about different cultures but also learn to appreciate and respect cultural diversity. Our volunteers are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where children can learn, grow, and connect with the wider world, fostering a sense of curiosity, openness, and respect for others.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will stay with different local families with fully equipped toilets and bathrooms. However, we would like to ask everyone to respect and protect the environment by not wasting water and toilet paper. There might be no beds in the camp but mattresses, summer blankets and pillows are provided. Volunteers will help the local families prepare and cook food for themselves.
📍 About the location
Duong Lieu, Hoai Duc district, Hanoi, VietnamVolunteers will have opportunities to experience the local life of Vietnamese permaculture together with some cultural exchange activities with local volunteers in the neighborhood. Also, it s around 40km far from downtown which have a lots of beauty spots of Hanoi Capital that volunteers can discover during the free time.