Prince Godwill group pushing reading through libraries project

The Prince Godwill D Fomusoh Foundation (PGDFF) Caribbean Inc., in collaboration with the Community Development Department and the Massy Foundation, is continuing its initiative to establish mini libraries at various locations across the island.

The PGDFF recently unveiled its latest library at the Ann Hill School under its Barbados is Blooming project.

Presently stocked with 75 books, the library is slated for regular updates every six months, facilitated by sponsors and other entities interested in contributing books.

Global Health Advisor with PGDFF Dr Kandamaran Krishnamurthy said the primary goal of the initiative is to foster children’s interest in reading.

“We want to encourage children to read books…. The fundamental needs for youth include a quality education, which correlates with good health and wealth,” he said.

Dr Krishnamurthy disclosed that although the initiative began in Barbados, the foundation aspires to extend its reach regionally and internationally.

“While we are currently in talks with the Ministry of Education about potential locations, we plan to construct 11 more mini libraries across the island. Additionally, discussions are underway to establish libraries at other special needs schools,” he said.

The first mini library was opened at the Parkinson Memorial School on November 7.

The libraries are constructed by students enrolled in the woodworking class at the Barbados Community College.

Director of Massy Foundation Barbados Inc., Dawn Layne expressed her satisfaction in collaborating once again with PGDFF to ignite the love of reading.

“Reading is essential and we need to understand that it is not a chore…it is essential in every part of our lives, whether we are young people or older young people,” she said.

Principal of Ann Hill School Esmelda Belle thanked all involved in the project for remembering the institution and its students.

(BB)