Donkeys Help Children Reading

It is early in the morning. The rain does not stop the people from going to see the surprise that comes to the children of Bui town, 130 KM far to the south west of Addis Ababa. Children with full of smile are staring at the gift that is sent from EBCEF/Ethiopia Reads in collaboration with the Delta Kappa Gamma Society Int, Rotary International, and Rotary Finot Addis Ababa.

The crowed gathered from every direction. From Jima, Addis Ababa, Awassa, Butajira….. etc. A unique presence (The Donkey mobile Library/DML) comes out from its station. Shout every where….Songs…..slogans …

- Bread and Books for Children!

- Readers are Leaders! - Ethiopia Reads!

- Those Who Reads Bloom!

- Libraries for Quality Education!

- Libraries for Rural Development!

They all start to accompany and express their joy.

The children, government senior officials and parents blessed their God for the chance they got. Finally, they reach at the place where there is a big fig tree. The DML parks under its shadow. The Cart doors opened. It was filled with many children’s books and stools. Every body can’t hide its excitement.

The donkeys with their decorations attract everyone’s attention. The pictures on the cart grasp and stack the eye movements. Yes, it is a breath taking event for Bui. Before it comes, children had no chance to have an access for story books. No way to see the other world. No one knows the pleasure that comes from Reading. Thank you our supporters. You born us with a new vision.

Now, the donkeys are grazing and children are reading to fill their hungry brain.

Photos and Article By: Masresha Kibret

EBCEF, Chief Operating Manager

Wednesday, February 03, 2010