Pearson India flags off rural school library project
The Pearson Foundation Monday joined the "Support My School"
(SMS) initiative - a public-private partnership which aims to create a healthy environment
for children to study in rural areas - with the inauguration of two libraries in
Haryana's Sonepat district.
The libraries have been set up in government schools in Khewra and Jhundpur villages
of the district.
The "Support My School" campaign was launched early this year with the specific
goal of establishing learning environments and improving basic amenities in rural
areas, a statement issued by Pearson India Monday said.
The Pearson Foundation will serve as a "learning partner" for the initiative. It
will provide support to teachers and help outfit classrooms and libraries in 100
schools across the nation.
In addition, Pearson India's businesses will add additional local support by providing
localised teacher's training materials and classroom supplies.
The "Support My School" campaign was created by NDTV and Coca-Cola in association
with NGO partners, UN-Habitat, CAF and Sulabh International.
"Helping teachers and students is key to improving the fortunes for everyone in
these rural communities," said Pearson Foundation president and CEO Mark Nieker.
"Better classrooms, well-stocked libraries, and improved teacher training are great
ways to build upon the exiting achievements of this innovative campaign," Nieker
said.
Work is already underway in several additional communities in Haryana in which the
partners are also working together to provide improved access to water; increased
water conservation; better sanitation and landscaping; and enhanced sporting facilities,
a Pearson India official said.
Courtesy: India Vision
