Village Needs Library and Chance to Thrive

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Summary

When the Israeli High Court ruled in favor of this village, they built a kindergarten. The Japanese, Belgian Embassies helped build 2nd Floor. It will be a library – they need books, librarian!

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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

The village of Al Aqabah, a Palestinian Village in Area C of the West Bank, dreams of becoming a hub for learning. Their kindergarten and school attracts students from miles around. They want their library and children’s discovery center to do the same. They own their land without question and have filed a master land use plan w the Israeli authorities. Building permits have been unattainable so far – and there’s lots of good reason why retroactive permits should be granted.

Activities

Named for the 12th century Islamic philosopher from Spain who argued rationalism over fundamentalism, this remarkable library needs books, computers, and stipend to hire the librarian.

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $25
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $33,008
Total Funding Goal: $33,033

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Excel file (projdoc.xls).

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

In addition to the Rebuilding Alliance, 17 embassies and UN agencies invested in this peaceful village and are advocating to save it. The library will bring thought, science, art to a place that brings the world together for peace.

Project Message

I invite everyone in the world to visit my village and join me for coffee!
- Haj Sami Sadik Sbaih, Head of the Al Aqabah Village Council

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Donna Baranski-Walker,
Executive Director
457 Kingsley Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
United States
650 325 4663
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Project Sponsor

Marketplace 2005

Organization

The Rebuilding Alliance
457 Kingsley Avenue
Palo Alto, CA USA
United States
650 325 4663
http://www.RebuildingAlliance.org

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Where this Project is Located

Country

This project is located in Palestinian territories and can also be found under Education.

For more information about Palestinian territories, read the Human Development Report on Palestinian territories or the Wikipedia entry for Palestinian territories.

When this Project was Updated

Last Updated

This project was last updated on August 25, 2008.

Date Added to GlobalGiving

This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on August 11, 2008.

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