Global Alliance for Africa has Launched a Library Membership Program to Support Community Libraries in East Africa.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

With the support of students, teachers, librarians and volunteers, GAA is raising funds to build libraries, collect and purchase books, and provide educational materials for community libraries/resource centers throughout East Africa.

Each library has a general collection, a children's library, community room, and resource center/internet cafe, all open to the general public.  GAA works closely with the Kenyan National Library Service and local publishers to design and furnish the facilities.  To help sustain the libraries, GAA provides grants to community groups to create business enterprises that will help fund the administrative costs fo the library.

GAA partners with local communities to improve the lives and communities of orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa.  Many of these children face grave risks to their education, health, and well-being. Typically, there is less food or clothing for orphans in a household, they may need to leave school to help support their guardians, or they may forgo schooling altogether. Alarming new evidence finds that orphans and vulnerable children have a higher risk of exposure to HIV than children with stable living conditions (www.USAIDS.org).

You Can Help Provide a Future for the Children in these Communities by Purchasing a Membership!

Your library membership will include:
 

		Quarterly newsletter
		Notice of opportunities to attend exhibits and events in the U.S.
		Notice of opportunities to travel to Africa with Global Alliance
		Discounts on GAA merchandise

You can choose your level of membership commitment:

		$120 Annually - Includes 8 note cards made by HIV/AIDS orphans in Africa
		$60 Annually - Includes a hand-made Masaai beaded star ornament
		One-time donation  - I am not interested in becoming a member but would
		Like to make a donation

Please note that you may choose to spread your membership fees over a 12 month period.  For example; The $120 membership will cost you $10/month or the $60 membership, $5/month.  To utilize this option click on the desired membership level above, select the desired frequency and amount of each automatic withdrawal.

Examples of what your support can provide:

		$600 - salaries for one month
		$130 - a bookcase
		$50 - a reading table
		$40 - magazine subscriptions
		$25 - a chair

GAA is raising funds to develop and implement community library programs.  Please help us reach our 2010 goal of $75,000 by clicking on one of  the options above, mailing a check to 703 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60661, or by participating in a fund-raising trip to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro!

For additional information contact Linda Stolz, Director of Programs at 708.525.2011, or email lstolz@globalallianceafrica.org.