More than one billion people in the world today have no access to schools. Illiteracy is
directly correlated to poverty, and children from the poorest corners of the
world will never break free of poverty's grip - unless we bring education
within their reach. Join BwB's Literacy Now! campaign, and help spread the word about how education improves lives. Join Literacy
Now!
today.
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Lead Member in PA Finds Path through BwB
For Taskina Akhter, visiting a college through BwB's leadership program, Lead, and
volunteering at service
projects helped her decide on a career path. And her volunteer work in Philadelphia didn't go unnoticed. For her dedication and compassion, Taskina
(left in photo) was awarded a Presidential Service Award. To read more about Taskina's journey through BwB and on to college to
become a doctor, click here.
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In Nepal, BwB Nears Completion of 250th School
In a few weeks, children in the village of Bijayanager, Nepal, will be attending a new school built by the community and
BwB. It will also mark the 250th
school built by BwB and local villagers in developing countries around the world since 1991! Click here to read about this milestone and the hope
of education we are building together for future generations. (In
photo, children who will attend the new school in Nepal.)
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BwB Students Make Cultural Ties During First Trek to Malawi
In February, BwB members from high schools in Connecticut and New York traveled to Malawi, in southeastern Africa,
through BwB's first Trek for Knowledge to that country. Since 1999,
BwB has led nearly 600 students on Treks to six different countries. Click here to read more. (In photo, children in Malawi
in front
of their new school.)
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Chicago & Philadelphia: Leadership Committees Looking for New Members
The Chicago Leadership Committee (CLC) is actively recruiting new members to help with
planning for BwB's Chicago "Partnership for Hope" Breakfast on May 29. For more information about the CLC, click here. Meanwhile, plans are underway to form a Philadelphia Leadership
Committee (PLC) for professionals in the greater Philly area to get involved with BwB. For more information on the PLC, contact Olanike Akanbi, PA Program Supervisor, (215) 772-2917.
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DETROIT, MI
May 24
Harlem Globetrotters Game to Benefit BwB.
The famous "running magicians" will take on Pershing High School staff and local police officers with ticket proceeds to help fund the construction
of a BwB
school in a developing country. $10 per ticket. 7 p.m. Pershing High School, Detroit. For details, contact Dianne Mishra at (248) 262-2714 or dmishra@buildingwithbooks.org. |
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CHICAGO, IL
May 29
Partnership for Hope Breakfast: Be Counted!
BwB will honor Illinois
Attorney
General Lisa Madigan for her support of programs that help youth in Illinois reach their potential. Peter Ricker, President & CEO of MB Real Estate,
will be presented with BwB's Global Impact Award. Click here for event details and
to purchase tickets online. |
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA
June 18
Partners for a Dream Gala: Be Counted!
Join BwB as we honor and thank those who have helped change lives for good in the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world. Click here for event details and
ticket information. |
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SAVE THE DATE!
Annual Golf Outings
July 10, Carmel, NY
July 24, Stamford, CT
Global Gala 2008
November 20
Old Greenwich, CT
For more information about these events, contact
Greg Bilionis at (203) 961-5041 or gbilionis@buildingwithbooks.org. |
BwB is Hiring!
Help us change lives for good. Click here for details.
BwB's Mission
Enhancing education and empowering youth in the U.S. to make a
positive difference in their communities while helping people of developing countries increase their self-reliance through education.
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