What We Are Doing
Banyan Tree Reading Centre runs a non-profit children's library in Myanmar's old capital, Rangoon (Yangon). The library provides Burmese and English children's books to the public. The Reading Centre also has a children's art and play area to provide an affordable place for children to play, read and learn.
Banyan Tree Reading Centre's key goal is to encourage early literacy in Burmese and English languages, alongside well developed information literacy skills and a love of reading.
Library services include:
Children's Library: English and Myanmar children’s books, young readers, young adult readers, early childhood games and TOYS!
Weekly Storytelling: English and Myanmar storytelling every Saturday at 11am.
Literacy Activities: Monthly painting, craft, drama, music and storytelling days, showing children the different ways we can tell a story.
Literacy Classes: English and Myanmar literacy classes.
Recent News
3 January 2009- We are looking for an international volunteer to help us with fundraising and library management. Email us on info@banyanreading.org for more information.
20 December 2008- Christmas in the park! 59 children and parents helped us celebrate the holiday season by holding a children's picnic in the park featuring storytelling, children's music, and art.
16 November 2008- Presenting...the Princess and the Pea! Banyan Tree Reading Centre holds a children's drama show, music, and storytelling.
September 2008- Banyan Tree Reading Centre helps out cyclone affected children by running outreach storytelling and art activities in the Delta region.
4 May 08- We are still open after the cyclone!! None of our books were damaged during the cyclone! Come on in and keep reading!
Help Us!
Donate We need to raise money. Every little bit helps. Here's how you can send us money.
Buy a membership Each $5 buys a one-year membership for a Myanmar student who cannot afford membership.
Volunteer We are looking for people to work as volunteer fundraisers to help get our library started.
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