Health Information

A library in Nepal is providing HIV health information and counseling to more 1200 people in the community. So what?

Economic Opportunity

A library in Ukraine has helped an unemployed entrepreneur launch a new tourism business. So what?

Better Education

Libraries in Zambia are providing education opportunities through computer skills, literacy, and personal mentoring to marginalized communities. So what?

Civic Participation

Libraries in Romania are opening e-government services for rural residents who wouldn't otherwise have access. So what?

Improved Agriculture

A library in Southern Chile created a mobile library provide agricultural information and services directly to rural farmers. So what?

Today, there are more than 230,000 public libraries in developing and transitioning countries. Let's make them all hubs for development.

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