Bridges to Tajikistan is committed to creating sustainable international connections between people in Tajikistan and the US.
CURRENT PROJECTS
LIBRARY BUILDING
Bridges to Tajikistan is working to help the delegates develop English language libraries for their organizations, to aid in the education of their staff and the children and youth with whom they work. Through consultation with professional librarians and ESL professionals, we are developing lists of the highest quality books and other educational materials, and
fundraising to purchase books and other materials for shipment to Tajikistan. On January 13, we sent our first shipment of about $1000 worth of books to Tajikistan. INTERNET-BASED STUDENT-TO-STUDENT COMMUNICATION
Bridges to Tajikistan is partnering with Project PeacePal on a pilot project for a student-to-student communication program involving a group of high school and college age students from the American Corner in Garm and students in Albuquerque. Students in Tajikistan are passionate about improving their English language skills and creating personal connections with their international counterparts. We expect to expand this program over time to include additional students in Albuquerque, as well as additional students and sites in Tajikistan. We also have contacts with teachers in Australia and Japan who have indicated an interest in working with us on this project. RECENT NEWS/HOME PAGE PHOTOS
FIRST SHIPMENT OF BOOKS TO TAJIKISTAN [ADD PHOTOS]
On January 13, 2013, we mailed our first shipment of books to Tajikistan. This shipment of two large boxes (totaling 120 pounds) included approximately $1000 worth of carefully selected educational materials, including books on English language learning, working with vulnerable populations, classic American literature, award-winning picture books, American history and child psychology. The books are expected to arrive in Dushanbe in approximately 6 weeks, when they will be distributed to our Tajik partners. HOW YOU CAN HELP
If you would like to assist us in our efforts, you can make a valuable contribution in any of the following ways:
• Donate funds through tax-deductible contributions to Project PeacePal (www.peacepal.org ).
• Donate books (new or very good condition only) from the lists developed by Bridges to Tajikistan. Contact Rikki Quintana or Karen Schafer for more information.
• We are looking for volunteers to assist us with our website, social media and other promotional campaigns.
• We are looking for volunteers to assist us with a “crowd funding” campaign.
• We are open to exploring other potential collaborative projects. If you have an idea, contact Rikki or Karen.
