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Ban Ki-moon inagurates new library at Keykokeb primary school in Ethiopia
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Ban Ki-moon inagurates new library at Keykokeb primary school in Ethiopia
Power of books celebrated by UN chief as new library opens in Ethiopian capital
31 January 2012 –
Source: UN News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon celebrated the benefits that books can bring to young people as he opened a library at an Ethiopian primary school that has been established under an innovative United Nations scheme.
At a ceremony yesterday in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, Mr. Ban took part in the hand over of a “Thank You Small Library (TYSL),” which will now be used by the roughly 1,200 pupils attending Keykokeb primary school.
At least 110 separate libraries have been created in 15 countries – mostly in sub-Saharan Africa – since 2007, when the so-called TYSL initiative began.
The initiative was designed and implemented by the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) ST-EP Foundation as part of broader UN efforts to reach the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by their target date of 2015.
The initiative focuses on setting up small libraries in areas where children do not have good access to reading and studying facilities. The libraries are established on existing premises, so no new buildings are required, with the foundation supplying more than 2,000 books per facility.
The foundation also supplies libraries with basic infrastructure such as bookshelves, tables, desks and chairs, and the furniture is usually manufactured locally and eco-friendly.
At the ceremony Mr. Ban noted the differences that libraries such as the one in Keykokeb primary school can make to their local communities.
“A library is not just a building full of books,” he said, according to remarks prepared for the event. “It is a garden to cultivate individuals. A book is not just a collection of papers. A book is nourishment for your mind. With a book, you can travel, learn and grow.”
He also paid tribute to the Republic of Korea (ROK), which funded the Keykokeb library, noting that it was making a difference with education in developing countries.
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Tell this moron to go to hell and never come back here.
Imagine, the American Armies sent to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan, came back to America and killing everyone who are better than them. Including, Wealthy people, Scientists, Doctors, etc. And selling all American historical artifacts, American Babies (futures), American beauties/Women, American lands, etc. What do you think American people will do? You think they will seat and watch? And what is left for America? Where do the attackers will hide at the end? I don't think Weyane got it in their Crack HEADS.
Why such bigotry. I believe homo sexuality is sin. But, believe me your wrap sheet, longer than, you know what. I never understood picking and choose sinners to hate.
Ignorant
Remeber, the Chinese are benefiting from the development that is happening in Ethiopia. Thus, it is imperative that the Chinese people need to get rid of that superior/colonial mentality of them by telling the world that they are here in Africa/developing countries to fix only our economic problems. But that only happens when we, the true Ethiopians, have a leader that unified our people, get rid of the ethnic federalism system, and most importantly represent all the people and their interest (putting national interest ahead of ethnic interest). In other words, we can use the Chinese without putting ourselves inferior! That will happen when the stupid Banda Woyane disappears from Ethiopia and Africa.
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