Container Library
A platform for facilitating improved livelihoods and national development through dissemination of development information in a participatory/interactive and sustained manner.
The Concept
The centre houses information on a variety of socio-economic enhancement needs, which is made available to rural and urban poor populations on request
How the Center Operates
- The centre stocks development oriented material obtained from a variety of social development agencies.
- The focus of material stocked is informed by outcome of situational analysis including development related communication needs assessment among relevant communities .
- The centre employs a demand driven approach generated through various outreach mechanisms.
- Trained community volunteers manage the Centre and provide regular feedback.
Services Provided by the Center
- Promotion of functional literacy material.
- A social development promotion hub
- A hub for facilitating synergies among development agencies such as NGOs and CBOs as well as public and private sector organisations with development oriented programs.
- A development oriented data source
- A referral centre for development and poverty reduction and livelihood improvement purposes.