Lubuto Library Project has announced that it will hold this years Special Libraries Association (SLA) international reception at the Zambian Embassy in the United States of America on June 15.
This is according to a press statement by First Secretary for Press at the Zambian Embassy in United States of America, Ben Kangwa.
The reception sponsored by Dow Jones will take place during the SLA annual conference at the Walter E. Convention Centre in Washington DC from June 14-17 2009.
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In recognition of SLA’s global support in launching the Lubuto Library Project in Zambia,Zambian’s Ambassador to the USA Dr. Inonge Mbikusita-Lewanika has welcomed Dow Jones to host the SLA’s centennial International Reception at the Zambian embassy,to celebrate SLA member’s support for the Lubuto Libraries.
The Lubuto Library project is an initiative, in cooperation with local governments,which provides library services,literacy skills targeted programs and educational growth opportunities for vulnerable sub-Saharan African children.
“Dow Jones continues to support the Lubuto Library Projects mission to bring literacy and hope to Africa’s most vulnerable children,” Anne Caputo,Executive Director of Learning and Information Professional Programs for DowJones and SLA President elect has said.
Anna Caputo said the initiative not only supports children in developing their talents skills and self esteem but also connects North American and European volunteers and students with their African peers through community service.
Both Ambassador Mbikusita-Lewanika and Dow Jones Executive Vice President Clare Hart serve on the Lubuto Advisory Board.
Good, I hope it goes well especially with those unfriendly staff we hear they have. Anyway Zambians are always good to foreigners.
OK.
This is good and encouraging