The basics

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What am I doing?
Sending English kids' books to poor schools in Israel, particularly to the Bedouin schools in the Negev.

Why am I doing it?
Because I believe in giving a hand up to needy kids and in the power of communication to break down barriers.

How does this work?
I collect books from whoever has them available (maybe you?) and mail them to my contacts in Israel.

How much does it cost?
Lots! Please donate to this worthy cause and you will get a hand-knit gift for your trouble.

Who am I?
I am just a person with piles of books in her living room and an infinitely-supportive husband. Any people or organizations who want to help out are welcome to join me.

What is I want to read about your knitting and book reviews and cats?
Check out Nina's Books and Stuff. But please come back here for more Israeli Bedouin news and B4I project updates!

Sunday, November 19, 2006

Getting to the point

Tel Mond has a high immigrant population, and a teacher who is an ex-Torontonian. So sending them a few books does not go amiss. Tel Mond, however, is not the point. The point is sending 25 boxes of books to Bedouin schools in the Negev. The Bedouin in Israel serve honourably in the Army and otherwise contribute to the society. Getting the Bedouin to a higher standard of living benefits the entire country. This is what my project all about: ensuring that Bedouin students who want to go on to higher education have just a bit of extra help in achieving the required English levels, plus encouraging all Bedouin students to study English and become more involved in the world.

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