Isolated rural elementary and primary schools in Sogeri especially those far from road access will by the end of this month or the first week of May receive books through the Sogeri Hikers & Adventures “Book Drive”.
Founder for Sogeri Hikers & Adventures Mr Kevin Rau said, after his first donation to Kododa, he saw a great need for books for schools up in Sogeri including Iarowari Technical Secondary School where his team will have a 3day hike to deliver the books.
“You can help by donating new or gentle used (age appropriate) children books for preschool to grade 10”.
Many children in the isolated area of Sogeri do not have books, and without books to read, literacy suffers and when literacy suffers, education and opportunities decline.
“Apart from Iarowari Technical Secondary School, we are aiming to visit 3 schools which are Doe, Kaulaki and Utiki Primary Schools.”
Mr Rau said he is also looking at visiting more schools by next year and so those who wish to donate books can call or send a message through their WhatsApp number 79423238 or email them on SOGERIHOKERS@gmail.com.
“All you have to do is give us a call and we will do the pickup of books from your location only on Wednesdays. Whether it’s one or two books, we will come and pick it up because we see that students need these materials to read and further their literacy skills”.
“All are welcome to donate not only library books but drawing, textbooks and any stationeries that you would like to donate for the children up in Koiari,” Rau said.