Project Name:
Support for Xanana Reading Room, Dili, Timor-Leste
Country:
Timor-leste
Description:
To provide funding to support the Xanana Reading Room, the only public library available in Timor Leste.
The Reading Room works to strengthen literacy, education and other learning activities particularly for children and young people.
It provides community libraries, reading programs and youth development activities.
A key activity is the annual Timor Leste Study Tour led by Reading Room founder Dr Kirsty Sword Gusmao AO.
This contributes to Reading Room programs.
Tax Deductibility:
Rotary Australia Overseas Aid Fund (Managed by RAWCS) has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) registration and has been listed as a Charitable Fund so we can accept tax deductible Donations from individuals or organisations.